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Chris Sullivan
Port of Seattle preps for Alaskan Way Viaduct closure
We have a lot of truck drivers that listen to Seattle's Morning News, and they have been hitting me up for any info on potential changes to Port of Seattle operations because of the Highway 99 closure.Â7 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff
Viadoom commute: Driving to Seattle from Southeast King County
³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio’s Traffic Reporter Tracy Taylor breaks down the commute from Southeast King County after the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for good.7 years ago

³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News Staff
What to expect for getting around the Puget Sound area in 2019
Drivers beware: major transportation changes are coming to the Puget Sound area in 2019. From the viaduct closure to I-5 developments, new ferry service to major light rail and streetcar decisions.7 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff
Viadoom commute: Driving to Seattle from Tacoma
Tips on commuting from Tacoma to Seattle during the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct.7 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff
Viadoom commute: Driving to Seattle from West Seattle
"West Seattle drivers are going to take it the worst during this closure," ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio's Chris Sullivan warns.7 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff
Viadoom commute: Driving to Seattle from Monroe, Lake Stevens area
When Viadoom starts on January 11, 2019, traffic throughout the Seattle region will suffer. ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio Traffic Reporter Chris Sullivan breaks down what drivers from Monroe need to know.7 years ago

Tracy Taylor
How you can prepare for the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct
With about two weeks to go before the Alaskan Way Viaduct shuts down for good, here's how you can prepare for a period the city itself has admitted will be rough for commuters.7 years ago

Chris Sullivan
Viadoom video: Sullivan breaks down Everett to Seattle commute
There's no way to really predict how the permanent closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct will affect the commute from Everett to Seattle. But here's a few thoughts.7 years ago

Chris Sullivan
Sully’s last Chokepoint of 2018, and a final Viadoom warning
I want to send you into the New Year with some positive stories from the Chokepoint desk, but first I have to warn you one more time in 2018 of the impending viaduct closure, and the mayhem to follow.7 years ago

Chris Sullivan
Less traffic in Kenmore despite bridge closure
The 68th Avenue Bridge in Kenmore remained closed through Wednesday morning after a construction mishap created a sinkhole under the south approach to the bridge on Monday night.7 years ago

Chris Sullivan
Sinkhole forms under Kenmore bridge, snarling Tuesday morning traffic
A sinkhole appeared in the middle of a road just before the 68th Avenue bridge in Kenmore. It has caused massive traffic backups as crews scramble to repair it.7 years ago

Chris Sullivan
WSDOT ingenuity could solve bicylists’ complaints on 520 Bridge
After cyclists complained of being bounced around by the 520 bridge, WSDOT took it upon itself to address the issue using their feedback with a little ingenuity.7 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff
Viadoom: Full timeline for SR 99 tunnel, viaduct, and Seattle closures
As we approach the closure of the viaduct and the opening of the new SR 99 tunnel, downtown Seattle is poised for what some have dubbed 'Viadoom.' Here's what you can expect throughout the process.7 years ago

Chris Sullivan
Just how long does it take to clear the average crash?
Every eight minutes and 18 seconds between July and September, the state's incident response trucks were called to handle some sort of incident. That's nearly 16,000 problems they responded-to in the third quarter of this year.7 years ago

Chris Sullivan
How crews will fill in Seattle’s Battery Street Tunnel
There's a lot of talk about the demise of Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct, or the opening of the new modern tunnel. But there are also plans to shut down the Battery Street Tunnel, too. This is how.7 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff
How Seattle plans to demolish the Alaskan Way Viaduct
What happens to the Alaskan Way Viaduct once the new SR-99 tunnel opens in 2019? After Jan. 11, the process of dismantling the Viaduct begins. This is how it will come down.7 years ago

Chris Sullivan
Seattle to tweak signals in real-time during Hwy 99 closure
We cannot underscore just how significant the congestion in Seattle will be when the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for good on January 11.7 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff
EB lanes of 520 Bridge closed this weekend
Crews will close all lanes of eastbound 520 Bridge this weekend to replace lighting.7 years ago

Chris Sullivan
Bus riders need to prep for Alaskan Way Viaduct closure too
We have been warning drivers for months about how their lives will change Jan. 11 when the Alaskan Way Viaduct is shut down for good, but that move is also going to cause serious delays for Metro bus riders, too.7 years ago

³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News Staff
New downtown Seattle road opens ahead of Viaduct closure
The stretch of Sixth Avenue North between Harrison and Thomas – that cars and pedestrians can now access - isn’t even on Google Maps. Drivers can now use Sixth to connect between Mercer and Denny.7 years ago

Chris Sullivan
Why all Metro buses will stop in the middle of their routes Friday
They will be on a limited weekday schedule on Friday, but it is a very important day for Metro drivers. It's a day they remember one of their own killed in the line of duty.7 years ago

Chris Sullivan
How to beat Thanksgiving travel this week
Thanksgiving travel is going to be rough this week, but there are ways to beat it. What to know about heading to the airport or hitting the road this week.7 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff
Grand opening on Kingston to Seattle fast ferry
Local dignitaries had the chance to cruise around the Puget Sound on the new Kingston to Seattle passenger-only fast ferry on Monday, a full week before regular service begins.7 years ago
