9:59 AM NOTES: Robert reports a stalled van blocking a lane at the bottom of the Admiral Way hill. Also just for the record, 26th SW west of Delridge Playfield had a tree blocking it in the 7 am hour but we just checked and it’s since been cleared.

Thanks to Christopher for that photo.

Earlier:

6:02 AM: Good morning. It’s Thursday, April 21st.

WEATHER

Today’s forecast includes showers and a high near 55.

PRESIDENTIAL VISIT

Be aware of potential traffic effects tonight and tomorrow, with President Biden visiting Seattle. Air Force One will be using Sea-Tac, according to The Seattle Times, though the Boeing Field website notes a Temporary Flight Restriction order.

ROAD WORK

Fourth day of the two-week WSDOT closure of the West Seattle Bridge/Spokane Street ramp to northbound 99 for pavement repair.

BUSES, WATER TAXI, FERRIES TODAY

Metro is on its regular weekday schedule. Watch @kcmetrobus for word of reroutes/cancellations. And a change in mask policy: You’re NOT required to wear a face covering on the bus, but it’s recommended – as explained here.

Same goes for the West Seattle Water Taxi, which is operated by Metro. (corrected) Midday service resumes today after 3 days without it. Summer schedule – adding later evening runs on Fridays and Saturdays – starts at the end of this week.

Ferries: WSF is still using the two-boat schedule for Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth. Check here for alerts/updates. And note that WSF also has dropped its mask mandate, while noting they’re still recommended.

BRIDGES AND DETOUR ROUTES

759th 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.)

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 by @wsdot_traffic.

All city traffic cams can be seen here; West Seattle and vicinity-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.