West Seattle traffic and weather: Messy morning

(Latest “live” picture of the northbound Viaduct, looking south from the tunnel vicinity)
7:02 AM: Just got first word of trouble that might affect your commute: Greg e-mailed to say the Battery Street Tunnel on northbound 99 was closed as of 6:20 am. KING 5 traffic reporter Tracy Taylor reports a crash in that area. The traffic cam view doesn’t look too backed up at this point, but we’ll keep watch till 9 or so – and if you encounter trouble, let us know (when you can do so safely, of course!). As for the weather: The wind advisory is no longer in effect, but rain is supposed to continue through the day, so that’s what we’ll be tracking today.

7:42 AM: The Battery Street Tunnel problem is gone, per comments, but via FB, Sage notes from on board a bus – “Verrry slow getting onto the bridge from Avalon on the 21 right now. Looking ugly.”

7 Replies to "West Seattle traffic and weather: Messy morning"

  • dailycommuter November 22, 2011 (7:13 am)

    Drove through the tunnel north-bound about 6:40am with no slow-down and no problems other than standing water on the road at various points. Be very careful out there.

  • East Coast Cynic November 22, 2011 (7:22 am)

    Why am I not surprised? Give it time

  • todd_ November 22, 2011 (8:46 am)

    Was hoping for an easier commute to work this week with some schools being out, people off for Thanksgiving, etc, but I guess not. Oh well.

  • Mn November 22, 2011 (8:58 am)

    Under the bridge
    A mess
    Slow going
    Trucks everywhere

  • Always confused November 22, 2011 (9:59 am)

    BLECH. Spent 1 solid hour on the #57. It was a little slow-going on the bridge but not terrible. We spent 30 minutes waiting for 6 trains. BLECH!!!!

  • 2wheels a-go-go November 22, 2011 (12:30 pm)

    There was a nice view of the traffic jam from the wide open bike lane on Spokane and Marginal.

  • dandelion November 22, 2011 (6:32 pm)

    i took the 54 around 7:10 or 7:15 or so and it wasn’t bad. i think it was actually better than usual.

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