TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Wednesday updates/alerts

(WS high/low bridges and Highway 99 views; more cams on the WSB Traffic page)
6:58 AM: Good morning!

As we start today’s commute watch, there’s word of trouble in the bus lane on northbound 99, just tweeted by Kevin:

FYI @wsdot @kcmetrobus @westseattleblog refuse truck stalled in right bus lane on NB 99 into downtown #Seattle pic.twitter.com/4H0WIa1sax

— Kevin Freitas (@kevinfreitas) February 4, 2015

7:06 AM: The truck has moved on, according to SDOT, and the lane is open again.

7:35 AM: A note from Lisa calls our attention to a power outage on western Charlestown Hill. Does not appear to be in an area with any traffic lights, according to the City Light outage map (which blames “equipment failure” and projects the power will be back soon), but you might encounter repair crews in that area.

8:30 AM: From Helga in comments: “E Marginal backup from Atlantic to Spokane for the 3rd day in a row.”

8:38 AM: Traffic reporter Tracy Taylor @ KING 5 found a camera for it:

to join in with the @westseattleblog looks like its another tough day with port traffic.. pic.twitter.com/pzdiMcKajz

— King5TracyT (@King5TracyT) February 4, 2015

Helga February 4, 2015 (8:28 am)

E Marginal backup from Atlantic to Spokane for the 3rd day in a row.

WSB February 4, 2015 (8:29 am)

Thank you.

pass play February 4, 2015 (10:19 am)

Nuthin but the Seahawks parade.

WSB February 4, 2015 (10:28 am)

I think you’re being facetious … none planned that we have heard, although there’s apparently a petition drive somewhere seeking to change that …

Joeb February 4, 2015 (10:19 pm)

Are trucks lining up on E Marginal like previously on the WS Bridge? If so, whatever happend to the Terminal 5 staging area idea?

WSB February 4, 2015 (10:42 pm)

This is a different direction and does not appear to be backing up commuter traffic, so no interventions/major outcry so far.

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