TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Thursday updates and alerts; 16th/Holden crash

(Six WS-relevant views; more cams on the WSB Traffic page)
6:44 AM: Now that the new West Seattle Water Taxi M/V Doc Maynard is officially on the job (WSB coverage here), it’s on to the regular morning traffic and transit watch. So far, no incidents in/from West Seattle.

FAUNTLEROY FERRY DOCK ALERT: As previewed here earlier this week, piling-replacement work is happening today at the Fauntleroy dock, and Washington State Ferries warns that delays are possible for ferry users, 7 am-4 pm.

ICY BIKE PATH: First published last night, an alert about black ice on the path near the “low bridge,” despite above-freezing temps.

7:52 AM: Thanks to the texter who just alerted us to the big emergency response to a crash at 16th/Holden. On our way.

8:07 AM: At the scene. Car is in eastbound lanes of Holden on west side of intersection.

SPD is directing traffic. 1 person hurt (driver of that car), minor injuries but will be transported via private ambulance.

8:16 AM: Engine 11 just rolled out for a crash reported at Roxbury/Olson. We’re off to check. 16th/Holden north/south flow is back to near-normal.

8:24 AM: No traffic impact at Roxbury/Olson, fender-bender and on a side street while SPD talks with drivers:

9:11 AM: Photos added from aforementioned incidents.

4 Replies to "TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Thursday updates and alerts; 16th/Holden crash"

  • M January 7, 2016 (7:59 am)

    16th and Holden blocked.

  • trickycoolj January 7, 2016 (8:23 am)

    East west Holden still closed.

  • Cindi January 7, 2016 (9:37 am)

    Long back up East bound on WS bridge – starts at midpoint of bridge. unusuallly late

  • miws January 7, 2016 (4:51 pm)

    E11 was busy this morning! They had 3 calls, in approximately 30 minute increments.

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    Ironically. if that’s the right word here, they missed the one right outside their door, as they were already out on a call down on West Marginal.

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    Mike

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