5:53 AM: The high-rise West Seattle Bridge is empty for the 25th consecutive morning, and now we know the closure will span hundreds of days. So will restrictions on the low bridge, which SPD s enforcing daily.
![](https://www.seattle.gov/trafficcams/images/Chelan_SW_WMarg_EW.jpg)
![](https://www.seattle.gov/trafficcams/images/11_SW_Spokane_EW.jpg)
For general traffic, the main route across the Duwamish River is the 1st Avenue South Bridge (map) – that’s also the main way to get to I-5, exiting at Michigan.
![](http://images.wsdot.wa.gov/nw/099vc02671.jpg)
![](https://www.seattle.gov/trafficcams/images/4_S_Michigan_NS.jpg)
Your other option is the South Park Bridge (map), which drops you onto East Marginal Way a mile south of the north end of the 1st Ave. South Bridge.
![](https://www.seattle.gov/trafficcams/images/14_S_Cloverdale_NS.jpg)
Check the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed to see if a bridge is opening for marine traffic.
ROAD WORK ALERT: The last stretch of Avalon paving west of 35th is complete. Crews have been continuing to install permanent striping and marking throughout the full project zone.
TRANSIT ALERTS:
Metro is launching a third round of service cuts this weekend – details here.
OTHER LINKS
SDOT’s traffic map
Our traffic-cams page
Let us know what you’re seeing – comment, or text (not if you’re at the wheel!) 206-293-6302.
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