ROAD WORK, TRANSIT, TRAFFIC: Thursday notes, 10th week of West Seattle Bridge closure

6:07 AM: Good morning – the 66th morning without the high-rise West Seattle Bridge. We start with two traffic reminders – #1, SW Roxbury repaving between 16th and 18th continues. Here’s our preview; here’s the westbound detour map:

Here’s the nearest traffic camera:

And in the 1200 block of Alki Avenue SW, traffic will be one lane, alternating directions, all day because of a crane installation.

On with our other featured cameras. for the 5-way intersection at West Marginal/Delridge/Spokane/Chelan, and the restricted-access low bridge:

The main detour route across the Duwamish River is the 1st Avenue South Bridge (map) – here’s that camera:

The other major bridge across the river is the South Park Bridge (map) – this camera shows the SP-side approach:

Check the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed for info about any of those bridges opening for marine traffic.

You can see all local traffic cams here; locally relevant cameras are also shown on this WSB page.

TRANSIT

Metro – Reduced schedule; reduced capacity; check here for next departure

Water TaxiReduced schedule continues

Sound Transit reminder – Link light rail and Sounder trains will start charging fares again June 1st (Monday)

During the stay-home order, we’re not live-monitoring morning traffic, but we’ll update with word of incidents, so please let us know what you’re seeing – comment or text (but not if you’re drivingl!) 206-293-6302.

4 Replies to "ROAD WORK, TRANSIT, TRAFFIC: Thursday notes, 10th week of West Seattle Bridge closure"

  • Manny May 28, 2020 (7:15 am)

    I use W. Marginal daily. When SPD has been there they’re not limiting low bridge to “freight”. They’re letting ALL “business” vehicles use it.  I see all sort’s of company vehicles from big trucks to mini vans use the low bridge. Also have seen traffic units let unmarked van’s and pick up’s use the low bridge. They have ladder’s or other “construction” supplies on them so I guess they’re “freight” Another funny note. Have seen plenty of car’s use the low bridge that are in full view of SPD patrol unit’s. They make NO attempt to stop/ticket. Maybe it’s only the traffic units that want to ticket??  

  • Hoku May 28, 2020 (7:25 am)

    21 express (canceled because of COVID-19) just went through the far south end of Arbor Heights!

  • Sassy May 28, 2020 (4:05 pm)

    Why-oh-why is there no dedicated left turn light on 16th SW turning into Holden SW?As it is, it’s an unnecessary bottleneck. Putting up a light and adjusting some road paint would an easy fix for the bridge detour route!Who needs to hear this?

  • David F. May 28, 2020 (4:49 pm)

    Thank you WSB for staying with the daily updates!!!

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