Not a roadblock, just an exit ramp for JP Roberts

It’s not a roadblock, but Friday is the exit ramp for long-time traffic anchor JP Roberts.

He’s not going to stop bringing traffic information to the four-state area, but Roberts will wrap up regular live traffic reports on SuperTalk 94.3 WKYX and 93.3 WKYQ on Friday. His focus will shift to his website and app at JPsTraffic.com. Not being behind the microphone will let JP be more mobile around the area, giving you the most up-to-date information about conditions on the road.

JP’s information will still power the reports on the Bristol Broadcasting family of stations, so you can depend on updates throughout the day. And of course, you can sign up for updates at JPsTraffic.com.

Many thanks for keeping us out of a jam, and we’ll see you on the road, JP!


This is JP’s letter to listeners:

After 18 Years on the Radio... It's Time for the Next Chapter.
I'm Leaving Radio Broadcasting AKA WKYQ & SuperTalk —But the Biggest Days for JP's Traffic Are Still Ahead.

To my followers, traffic subscribers, and faithful radio listeners,

After a great deal of thought, I've made the decision to begin a new chapter in my career.

My final live radio traffic broadcast will be Friday, July 31, at 5:35 p.m. on WKYQ, bringing to a close an incredible 18-year career on the air. Thank you to everyone who has welcomed me into your vehicles, homes, and daily routines over the years. Your loyalty and support have meant more than words can express.

While I'm stepping away from the microphone, I'm not stepping away from traffic reporting. In fact, I'm dedicating myself to it more than ever.

Beginning in early August, my focus will be on growing JP's Traffic and providing faster alerts, more detailed information, broader coverage, and even better service to the communities we serve.

I'm also happy to share that my partnership with Bristol Broadcasting will continue. Traffic reports on Bristol's stations will remain powered by JP's Traffic. I'll continue gathering and sending breaking traffic information, while the talented on-air staff at Bristol Broadcasting will deliver those reports to listeners throughout the day. That means you'll hear more frequent traffic updates than ever before.

I'm incredibly thankful to everyone at Bristol Broadcasting for 18 wonderful years. This isn't the end of our partnership—it's simply a new way of working together to keep our communities informed.

This change gives me the opportunity to spend more time doing what I love most: delivering the fastest, most accurate traffic and emergency information possible.

Thank you for your trust, your encouragement, and your continued support of JP's Traffic. I'm excited about what's ahead, and I can't wait to share this next chapter with all of you.

See you on the road.

JP Roberts
Founder, JP's Traffic