TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Friday watch; Viaduct closure starts tonight

(SDOT MAP with travel times/video links; is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE)

6:20 AM: We start with an emergency response at Delridge and Thistle. Texter said a pedestrian was hurt. Two of the three SFD units sent, including the medic unit, already have been dismissed, so apparently no major injuries.

VIADUCT CLOSURE REMINDER: The first part of the inspection-and-more closure starts tonight at 11 – northbound between the West Seattle Bridge and Battery Street Tunnel – and is scheduled to continue all weekend. The southbound closure is scheduled for 5 am-6 pm Saturday and same hours Sunday.

6:42 AM: The last SFD unit at Delridge and Thistle has now cleared the scene.

9:04 AM: The heart of the commute has concluded with no further problems reported. Thanks again for the alerts – you can reach us any time (but not while you’re driving!) via text or voice at 206-293-6302 with traffic alerts or other breaking news. We will be tracking the Highway 99/Viaduct closure all weekend and will update with any changes, including early reopening(s), as well as an extra-close watch on alternate routes.

2 Replies to "TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Friday watch; Viaduct closure starts tonight"

  • Bo October 7, 2017 (11:35 am)

    Do you have any info or links about heading north on first ave this weekend hole the viaduct is closed? Do we have to go to i5?

    • WSB October 7, 2017 (11:44 am)

      The Viaduct closure doesn’t affect anything on the bridge besides the (closed) exit to NB 99, so you are still able to get off, and onto from, 1st Avenue S., and also still able to get off at 4th Ave. S., as well as I-5.

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