TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Wednesday morning watch; 6th/Michigan crash

10:53 AM: If you’re heading toward I-5 via the 1st Avenue S. Bridge and its Michigan exit, note that a crash investigation at 6th/Michigan has narrowed lanes and is slowing things:

Thanks to Rose for the photo and tip.

Earlier:
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6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday.

WEATHER

In the forecast for today – some clouds, some fog, maybe some showers, high near 50.

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

694th 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.

2 Replies to "TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Wednesday morning watch; 6th/Michigan crash"

  • William Anderson February 16, 2022 (6:48 am)

    What is with the police action on w. Marginal?

    • WSB February 16, 2022 (9:23 am)

      Nobody texted so we missed in realtime but a tweet suggests there may have been a clash on the concrete-drivers picket line – was it in the plant vicinity?

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