TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Wednesday watch, 7th week of West Seattle Bridge closure

6:03 AM: 44th morning without the high-rise West Seattle Bridge. If you have to commute this morning – here are the cameras for the restricted-access low bridge (where SPD enforcement continues) and the 5-way intersection west of it:

For general traffic, the main route across the Duwamish River is the 1st Avenue South Bridge (map). To get to I-5, exit onto Michigan at the bridge’s north end. Here are cameras for the bridge and Michigan east of it:

The South Park Bridge (map) can also take you across the river. Here’s the South Park camera:

Both bridges open for marine traffic; check the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed for info.

TRANSIT

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

Water TaxiReduced schedule continues

STREET REMINDERS

As of this week, West Seattle has two sets of “Stay Healthy Streets,” closed to through traffic (but open to residents and delivery drivers) 24/7. See the maps here (Puget Ridge/Highland Park) and here (High Point), and heed the “STREET CLOSED” signs.

OTHER LINKS

SDOT’s traffic map, with cameras
Our traffic-cams page

During the stay-home order, we’re not live-monitoring traffic, so please let us know what you’re seeing – comment or text (not if you’re at the wheel!) 206-293-6302.

1 Reply to "TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Wednesday watch, 7th week of West Seattle Bridge closure"

  • Deb May 6, 2020 (12:28 pm)

    The SDOT traffic camera at SW Morgan at 35th SW shows the east side of the intersection, which is associated with the bridge closure detour route.

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