6:03 AM Good morning!
WEATHER
Some sunshine and a high potentially in the mid-50s – that’s the forecast for today through Sunday.
WEEKEND ALERT
From SDOT: “This Sunday, we will be doing some additional cleanup/landscape work on the sidewalk on E Marginal Way S between South Alaska and South Hudson. The work is anticipated to begin as early as 7 AM and will conclude by 4 PM. Traffic impacts include closure of the northbound curb lane of East Marginal Way S.”
TERMINAL 5
One of the “big ships” is due in this morning, MSC Margrit.
BUSES, WATER TAXI, FERRIES
Metro is on its regular weekday schedule. Watch @kcmetrobus for word of reroutes/cancellations.
West Seattle and Vashon Water Taxi routes are on regular schedules.
Ferries: WSF continues the two-boat schedule for Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth. Check here for alerts/updates.
BRIDGES AND DETOUR ROUTES
689th morning without the West Seattle Bridge.
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:
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? Check the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed; 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 roads/paths/water? Text or call us (when you can do so safely) – 206-293-6302.
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