Traffic alert: I-5, Columbian Way ramps to The Bridge reopen early

Just in from SDOT:

SDOT’s contractor completed this weekend’s work early and expects to reopen the ramp from northbound I-5 to the West Seattle Bridge early this evening (Saturday, Jan 23). The ramp from Columbian Way (from Beacon Hill) to the West Seattle Bridge will reopen at the same time.

Several long-term closures that began last night (Friday, Jan 22) will remain in place for the Spokane Street Viaduct widening project. Lower Spokane Street from First to Sixth avenues is closed to both east and westbound through traffic. The Fourth Avenue South off- ramp from westbound lanes on the Spokane Street Viaduct is permanently closed.

Starting Monday at 9 a.m., Fourth Avenue South under the viaduct will be restricted to one lane in each direction from S Horton to Industrial Way, and will remain restricted for several weeks.

Today the contractor positioned barriers blocking the Fourth Avenue off-ramp from the westbound lanes of Spokane Street Viaduct. The contractor expects to begin demolition of this ramp next week.

Closures similar to this weekend are planned for next weekend if the weather is favorable. Watch for updates.

9:28 PM UPDATE: SDOT confirms the ramps are open.

2 Replies to "Traffic alert: I-5, Columbian Way ramps to The Bridge reopen early"

  • Bob Loblaw January 23, 2010 (6:34 pm)

    Hurray for no more Fourth Ave. exit! One less spot for a rear-ender on the WSB.

  • AD January 24, 2010 (6:13 pm)

    I agree, Bob!

    But how does one go about getting to 99 from North bound i-5? I have always taken that 4th ave exit, over to the on ramp from 1st ave…

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