Don't just pound your steering wheel. Tell us what slows you down each day.

The KIRO Newsradio Traffic team of Chris Sullivan and Nate Connors deliver all the answers to your traffic questions in Chokepoints. Do you have a story you want us to check out? Click here to submit your Chokepoint.

Featured Stories

I-90 car crash...
Frank Sumrall

Major car crash causes lane closures on eastbound I-90 near North Bend

A significant crash shut down all eastbound lanes of I-90 near North Bend Friday morning.
7 hours ago
sr 520 crash montlake...
Frank Sumrall

2 lanes reopened after crash on SR 520 approaching Montlake

Two lanes, the left general-purpose lane and the HOV lane, are blocked on westbound SR 520 after a crash occurred. 
1 day ago
HOV fake passenger halloween...
Frank Sumrall

Driver busted with Halloween-themed fake passenger to use HOV lane

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) caught another driver using a fake passenger in order to ride in the HOV lane.
1 day ago
Image: A Good To Go! Flex Pass is seen in a car in the state of Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2...
Chris Sullivan

Drivers beware: WSP troopers watching SR 167 tolling closely

Discover how WSP troopers are enforcing new SR 167 tolling rules to combat cheating and ensure fair usage for all drivers.
2 days ago
FedEx crash Tiger Mountain summit...
Jason Sutich

FedEx truck crashes into trees near Tiger Mountain Summit, all lanes back open

A FedEx semi-truck collided with trees, causing lane closures and delays near Tiger Mountain Summit early Wednesday morning.
2 days ago
I-90 five-car crash mercer island...
Frank Sumrall

All lanes on I-90 on Mercer Island have reopened after five-car crash

Two lanes are blocked on eastbound I-90 after a five-car crash occurred on Mercer Island early Wednesday morning.
2 days ago
I-90 overpass strike cle elum...
Jason Sutich

Gov. Ferguson warns I-90 overpass replacement ‘likely to take several months’

I-90 overpass replacement near Cle Elum will take several months, warns Governor Ferguson following damage from an oversized vehicle.
3 days ago
wsdot kingston ferry edmonds train crash...
Jason Sutich

Train crash blocking ferry terminal on Edmonds, Kingston route now clear

Ferry service between Edmonds and Kingston is suspended due to a train crash near the Edmonds terminal. Updates to follow.
3 days ago
bellevue speed safety camera...
Frank Sumrall

Speed safety cameras could be coming to Bellevue by 2026 — here’s where

Certain Bellevue spots and roads could be home to new speed safety cameras after city leadership identified 37 potential locations.
3 days ago
bridge strikes english tests commercial trucking...
Chris Sullivan

Bridge strikes, English tests, and all things commercial trucking

The public has a lot of questions about the safety of big rigs and their drivers after multiple bridge strikes have occurred over the last two months.
4 days ago
SB I-5 semi-truck collision...
Jason Sutich

Jackknifed semi-truck collides with barrier on SB I-5, 2 lanes reopened

A jackknifed semi-truck near milepost 103 in Olympia causes lane closures, impacting traffic on southbound I-5.
7 days ago
Alaska Airlines IT outage...
Julia Dallas

Alaska Airlines issues temporary ground stop for IT outage

Alaska Airlines announced a temporary ground stop amid an IT outage affecting operations as of Thursday afternoon.
8 days ago
I-90 bridge near Cle Elum...
Jason Sutich and Julia Dallas

Driver who hit Bullfrog Road overpass cited for violating permit; Repair work underway

Westbound I-90 at Bullfrog overpass closed after oversized semi-truck damaged it late Tuesday night.
8 days ago
winter driving pass...
Chris Sullivan

Who’s ready for pass level snow?

Snow is forecasted to reach pass level. Is your vehicle winter-ready? Stay informed for safe winter driving conditions.
9 days ago
southbound sr 167 wsdot...
Nate Connors

WSDOT tackles paving, drainage work, traffic signals across region this week

WSDOT addresses paving, drainage, and traffic signals; expect lane closures across western Washington this week.
10 days ago
insurance exchange (1)...
Chris Sullivan

Don’t exchange information in the middle of the freeway

Discover essential steps to take after a freeway accident and avoid exchanging information in unsafe conditions.
11 days ago
Sound Transit everett seattle late-night bus...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Miss the last train? Sound Transit may add late-night bus from Everett to Seattle

Sound Transit may soon offer overnight bus service between Everett and Seattle. The agency stated that the idea is to help riders who miss the last Link light rail train.
11 days ago
State Route 18...
Nate Connors

State Route 18 closed over Tiger Mountain through Monday

State Route 18 remains closed over Tiger Mountain. Learn about the widening project and its impact on local traffic.
14 days ago
White River Bridge opens...
Jason Sutich

White River Bridge officially reopens, weeks ahead of schedule

The White River Bridge has officially reopened weeks early, following damage from a truck earlier this year.
14 days ago
light rail train stuck...
MyNorthwest Staff

Light rail train stuck between SODO and Beacon Hill

A southbound light rail train became stuck underground between SODO and Beacon Hill.
14 days ago
avalanche control...
Chris Sullivan

Avalanche control is ditching the big guns

Discover how modern methods in avalanche control are improving safety and reducing delays in the Cascades this winter.
16 days ago
Kent car thieves sleeping...
MyNorthwest Staff

3 right lanes on NB I-5 reopened after early-morning crash in Seattle

A crash occurred in the early commuting hours of Wednesday on northbound I-5 just south of the I-90 interchange.
16 days ago
Ship Canal Bridge...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Expect delays on Ship Canal Bridge this week

Drivers on I-5 should anticipate delays while crossing the Ship Canal Bridge due to ongoing construction activities.
17 days ago
SR 99 toll...
Frank Lenzi

State considers toll boost for SR 99 tunnel during World Cup

Drivers may face higher tolls in the SR 99 tunnel for the World Cup, aiming to manage traffic and support maintenance efforts.
17 days ago