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Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints grab bag: Potholes, bus lanes, and bike backups
Today's Chokepoint will feature a grab bag of everything from potholes to bus lanes, as Sully goes through questions from listeners.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
The SR 520 project giveth and taketh away in Montlake
Construction is about to start again on the SR 520 project at Montlake, and that means drivers are going to have to get used to another lane change. This is what drivers should be prepared for.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Roundabout 101: Some drivers need some serious help
成人X站 Radio's Chris Sullivan went out to watch how things worked in a new roundabout in Marysville, and the results were not pretty.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Traffic problem emerges around Seattle鈥檚 new tunnel after stadium events
The first major sporting event since the new Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle opened revealed an issue that could be a big problem for drivers trying to get to I-90.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Metro buses are getting booted out of Seattle transit tunnel
Buses are being kicked-out of the Seattle transit tunnel later this month, and that means more than 800 daily trips are now going to be sharing downtown surface streets.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington ferry system blames Trump tariffs for rising Colman Dock costs
Washington is two years into a massive renovation of Seattle's Colman Dock and the price-tag continues to rise by the millions, thanks in part to the Trump Administration's tariff's on foreign steel.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Bill to punish HOV violators still alive in the Legislature
Plans to punish HOV lane violators is still alive in the Legislature, and the potential penalties will get your attention.6 years ago
成人X站 7 News Staff
Troopers conducting extra patrols in area known for semi-truck crashes
After several major crashes involving semi-trucks, the Washington State Patrol is conducting emphasis patrols in and around the Interstate 5 and SR 16 interchange in Tacoma.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel route finally fully open, faces full traffic
With a new exit open, and no snow or Viadoom, the SR 99 tunnel is finally taking on a regular, full commute. Many are watching to see if backups continue.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
New fix looks to eliminate daily backups on Renton interchange
The 405/167 interchange in Renton is one of the most congested areas in the state. The backups are miles long nearly every day. But a fix from the state is finally starting to take shape.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Is state trying to change toll benchmarks because they can’t meet them?
Through the first three years, the I-405 express toll lanes have generated nearly $75 million, $50 million more than the operations costs. But the lanes have never met the average speed benchmark over the entire corridor.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington’s road usage tax ends its testing phase
Washington has been testing a road usage tax with volunteer drivers. The testing phase has ended for the pay-per-mile proposal. Now it's time to look at the data.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Snow delays demolition of Seattle’s viaduct
Among other things, the snow has also delayed the demolition of Seattle's waterfront viaduct. Crews were scheduled to begin tearing down the Alaskan Way Viaduct on Tuesday.聽6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Lake Stevens Highway 9 project changes again
Plans for lowering Highway 9 under a newly-constructed interchange in Lake Stevens have changed. Lowering is out and roundabouts are in.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle’s new SR99 tunnel finally faces full traffic with 4 mile backup
Seattle's new SR99 tunnel finally experienced a full traffic load Wednesday. The result was a two-mile backup inside the tunnel and beyond.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New SR99 tunnel under Seattle ‘running smoothly’ on first day
Widespread snow overshadowed Seattle's new tunnel Monday morning, but as promised, it did open for the commute.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Last Viadoom commute marred by rain, heavy traffic
It's finally here! Friday is the last day of Viadoom. Can Seattle-area commuters keep up the -- mostly -- good record of smooth commutes?6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Final Viadoom commute is almost upon us
Viadoom is nearly over, and the region has largely been spared significant traffic snarls. But the Thursday morning commute around Seattle got off to a slow start.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Bills introduced for helmet-less motorcycling, lane splitting
Helmets and lane-splitting. Once again, there are attempts in the legislature to give motorcycle riders more freedom on the roads.6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Viadoom updates: Malfunction on Spokane St. bridge snarls evening commute
There are a handful more days of Viadoom in Seattle. Can drivers hold out just a little longer and keep the smooth traffic flowing?6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
The new SR 99 tunnel is opening: So, now what?
The new SR 99 tunnel is likely opening in just a few days in Seattle, and drivers need to be ready for using this new route and develop some new habits.6 years ago
成人X站 Newsradio Newsdesk
Workers race against the clock to finish new SR 99 tunnel
On Jan. 12, Viadoom officially began, and with it, work to realign SR 99 to connect to the recently-constructed tunnel under downtown Seattle. But can crews finish before the Feb. 4 deadline?6 years ago
Tracy Taylor
A full timeline of the SR 99 tunnel work since Viadoom began
Crews are steadily working to construct new on- and off-ramps for the SR 99 tunnel under Seattle that has yet to open. Here is a timeline of that work, via updates from WSDOT.6 years ago
