TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Wednesday updates, including Admiral Way water problem

(Four WS-relevant views; more cams on the WSB Traffic page)
6:43 AM: We start with a problem reported in the 3800 block of Admiral Way (map) – water, possibly from a pipe break. We had just heard about it via scanner when Rachel texted us a photo and alert:

Seattle Public Utilities and SFD have been advised, per scanner. We’ll be following up.

7:36 AM: Just went to Admiral to find out more. The outside westbound lane is blocked by an SPU rapid-response truck; in front of it, water is still bubbling up:

The SPU rapid-response worker who was at the scene said it appears a plastic pipe broke.

8:31 AM: While out checking on that and the Pigeon Point fire, we were also reminded we should remind you about the 35th SW walking tour on Saturday morning (May 16th) – meet SDOT reps at 9 am at 35th/Avalon. Details here.

11:51 AM: A comment reminds us – the ongoing bridge lane closures continue. Though the initial alert just mentioned eastbound, we’ve seen them on westbound too. Until the work concludes (tomorrow, SDOT says), be extra careful during the non-peak hours, as you might suddenly encounter the work crew.

3:01 PM: Crash on the eastbound bridge – tracking it here.

Gridlock May 13, 2015 (8:37 am)

Why is the 4th ave off ramp backed up onto the viaduct?

WSB May 13, 2015 (8:41 am)

Don’t know. Nothing obvious on log or via SDOT.

ehyi May 13, 2015 (8:59 am)

Alert sign said Spokane St bridge closed to traffic (around 7:30am) – temporarily for opening or closed-closed? Any new news on their recent malfunctions?

WSB May 13, 2015 (9:00 am)

That would have been “closed to traffic” for maritime, 7:34 am. http://twitter.com/sdotbridges – As for the malfunctions, what we reported in our followup the other day is all I’ve got.
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https://westseattleblog.com/2015/05/followup-sdot-still-investigating-anomalies-that-put-west-seattles-low-bridge-out-of-commission-twice-in-5-days/

Robert May 13, 2015 (11:33 am)

Any word on what happened in that motorcycle accident on 1st around Lander at about 7:30?

WSB May 13, 2015 (11:38 am)

Maybe someone else does, but I don’t; we were away from the scanner, headed out to check on the Pigeon Point fire aftermath and the Admiral Way water problem. Looking at SDOT tweets, it cleared in less than an hour, so that would indicate TCIS wasn’t called out, and that in turn would mean no life-threatening injury. – TR

Crying Baby on board May 13, 2015 (11:40 am)

Eastbound bridge is backed up due to left lane closure at crest. No warning until you’re right on top of it, causing a bottleneck. Grrr…

WSB May 13, 2015 (11:50 am)

CBOB, sorry, that’s the ongoing work we’ve mentioned daily – but I forgot to mention today and will add because while traveling the bridge a few times so far this week, we’ve noticed it’s alternating between the curb lane in EITHER direction – https://westseattleblog.com/2015/05/traffic-alert-west-seattle-bridge-lane-closures-starting-tonight/

Smitty May 13, 2015 (12:09 pm)

I believe the only thing creating congestion at the 4th avenue off-ramp is when people going south (Costco) use the middle lane! Yes, it is legal to turn left from that middle lane, but in the morning – when 80% of traffic is going north – PLEASE use the far left lane for southbound turns!

Thank you! :~)