TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Back-to-school Wednesday

(SDOT MAP with travel times/ Is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE/ West Seattle-relevant traffic cams HERE)

6:45 AM: Good morning! First, a word about the cameras – the main West Seattle Bridge cameras (and some others that SDOT operates) have been down for more than a week, so what you see above is the best available.

Back to school today for:

Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor)
Highline Public Schools
Seattle Public Schools
Tilden School (WSB sponsor)
West Seattle Montessori School & Academy
Westside School (WSB sponsor)

Also today:

Charlestown hill surfacing work west of California is expected to begin

And a big reminder:

35th/Avalon intersection closure 9 am Friday-6 am Monday

7:33 AM: Stalled vehicle reported on eastbound bridge. Also, two Route 55 cancellations.

8:37 AM: Ferry cancellation coming up later this morning. From WSF: “The 11:30 am sailing from Fauntleroy to Vashon is cancelled today, Wed, Sept. 4, due to unscheduled maintenance requirements to the #1 vessel Kitsap. The next sailing from Fauntleroy to Vashon will depart at 11:50 am with the #3 vessel Cathlamet.”

8:50 AM: New lane-blocking problem on the eastbound bridge from Fauntleroy; police just dispatched.

John September 4, 2019 (7:21 am)

There’s a stalled minivan on WSB East, in the right lane under the overpass walkway near the statues

Eileen September 4, 2019 (7:39 am)

Buses/traffic backed up to Alaska and 35th. Ugh

Kh September 4, 2019 (8:02 am)

New light sequencing causing lots of delay at Fauntleroy and Alaska. Would love to understand what the goal is, long back up.

WSB September 4, 2019 (8:39 am)

It might not be working as intended so please report to 206=684-ROAD when you get a chance!

Still Scared September 4, 2019 (12:30 pm)

I had to deal with an psychopath behind my car (I believe he was in a white truck) on 35th SW & Fauntleroy this morning. He was honking & waving at me for not turning right on red despite cars steadily coming through the intersection, then he rolled down his window and screamed & cursed at me when the light turned green, because I was waiting for a pedestrian who had right-of-way. I’m feeling grateful that I didn’t get shot, and the pedestrian wasn’t hit by his erratic driving. Be careful out there folks, this traffic has some people going absolutely nuts.

T September 4, 2019 (3:25 pm)

I wish a cop saw that. Sorry to hear this SS but unfortunately I am not surprised. Sad it happens here. Wish it never did. I remember a time not long ago when this didn’t happen in Seattle or WS. I sympathize with you if that’s any consolation. I think I would feel better if someone acknowledged me in a similar situation. I wonder how many understand its illegal to use your horn unless you are trying to avoid an accident. It’s the law. Look it up if you don’t believe me.Chill out people.