TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Monday updates

The east-facing camera on the West Seattle Bridge is back after some downtime; so are a few others, as you can see on the WSB Traffic page.

No new road work or other alerts so far, but we have two notes:

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION NEEDS YOU! The new group launched a manifesto of sorts over the weekend, with the letter it’s sending to local/regional leaders challenging them to join in solving West Seattle’s transportation challenges. You’re invited to sign on by contacting the WSTC (that link also will show you a survey they’re using to shape priorities).

SPEAKING OF TRANSPORTATION ADVOCACY … there’s still that matter of no transportation-funding measure from the State Legislature, with problems looming including cuts in bus service, and if you have something to say to legislators, there’s a special meeting downtown, 6-9 pm, details here.

ADDED 11:22 AM: From Washington State Ferries:

Beginning later this afternoon, the 87-car Klahowya returns to service and will replace the 90-car Sealth. The galley on the Sealth will close today at noon in preparation for the boat move. The galley on the Klahowya will open on Tuesday, 10/15, at 2 pm.

Jesse October 14, 2013 (9:36 am)

Hey Tracy,

Have you heard anything about what looks to be pending road working on the eastbound side of the spokane viaduct? The surface has been sinking and cracking in a few places over the last couple weeks and this morning I noticed that there where white paint lines surrounding the damage.

Cheers.

WSB October 14, 2013 (9:48 am)

Do you have a semi-specific location? Have not heard anything, can ask, but more specifics would be helpful – near the 99 overpass, near the 4th exit, that kind of thing. Inspection lane closures were announced for Sunday morning, maybe related? Anyway, if you can tell me anything more, I can ask SDOT.
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http://onthemove.seattle.gov/2013/10/10/lane-closures-on-spokane-street-viaduct-sunday-morning/

Jesse October 14, 2013 (10:01 am)

It looks like it’s bond between the new road surface and the existing structure. The same areas that they were cutting up and re-doing right after construction was first done. It’s most noticeable right after the 1st ave exit but does continue down towards 4th.

wb October 14, 2013 (10:46 am)

Between 8:30 and 9:00 am the eastbound bridge traffic was moving at a crawl. Finally came upon a silver car that had a smashed front end blocking the left lane. There were no emergency vehicles or tow trucks there, hope the driver is OK.

WSB October 14, 2013 (11:13 am)

WB – there was no 911 callout, medic/fire, for anything on the bridge, which indicates no injuries, at least of note .. TR

Enginerd October 14, 2013 (12:14 pm)

I was stuck in that same traffic at 8:45 and saw that the silver mustang had pretty significant front end damage. There was no other damaged vehicle in sight, which I thought was odd because it did not look like it could be a single car accident. In any case, I hope the driver is okay.

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