TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Welcome to Friday

6:02 AM Good morning!

WEATHER

Rain’s not expected before evening; today’s high is expected to be in the low-to-mid-40s.

NOTES

-Today’s the last day of school before winter break.

-This Sunday will be the first of five with short low-bridge closures for testing preceding next year’s repair work – here are details.

-No other major road work is planned this weekend, SDOT says.

BUSES, WATER TAXI, FERRIES

Metro is on its regular weekday schedule. Watch @kcmetrobus for word of trip cancellations.

Ferries and Water Taxi: WSF continues a two-boat schedule on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth run. Check here for alerts/updates. The Water Taxi is on its regular schedule.

BRIDGES AND DETOUR ROUTES

634th morning without the West Seattle Bridge. Here are views of other bridges and routes:

Low Bridge: Automated enforcement cameras remain in use; restrictions are in effect 5 am-9 pm daily – except weekends; the bridge is open to all until 8 am Saturday and Sunday mornings. (Access applications are available here for some categories of drivers.)

The 1st Avenue South Bridge (map):

South Park Bridge:

West Marginal Way at Highland Park Way:

Highland Park Way/Holden:

The 5-way intersection (Spokane/West Marginal/Delridge/Chelan):

Are movable bridges opening for vessels? The @SDOTBridges Twitter feed can tell you; 1st Ave. S. Bridge openings are also tweeted on @wsdot_traffic.

See all local traffic cams here; locally relevant cameras are also on this WSB page.

Trouble on the streets/paths/bridges/water? Please let us know – text (but not if you’re driving!) 206-293-6302.

2 Replies to "TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Welcome to Friday"

  • Lol December 17, 2021 (10:57 am)

    Only 634 days !!!!!Seems like yesterday. 

  • Highland Park Bob December 17, 2021 (1:54 pm)

    Why is the cam at highland Park way and Holden looking directly at the telephone pole???

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