TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Tuesday watch

10 AM: Thanks for the tip – crash on the southbound 1st Avenue South Bridge.

Earlier:

6:02 AM: Good morning and welcome to Tuesday, May 3rd.

WEATHER

The National Weather Service predicts a mostly cloudy day, high around 60.

BUSES, WATER TAXI, FERRIES

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

The West Seattle Water Taxi, which is operated by Metro, is now on the summer schedule – including later evening runs on Fridays and Saturdays.

Ferries: WSF continues using the two-boat schedule for Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth. Check here for alerts/updates. Note that peak-season vehicle surcharges took effect Sunday.

BRIDGES AND DETOUR ROUTES

771st 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 city bridges opening for vessels? Check the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed; 1st Ave. S. Bridge openings are 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.

1 Reply to "TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Tuesday watch"

  • beach drive May 3, 2022 (10:34 am)

    I’m finding conflicting info online about the south park bridge opening times. One site said its closed to vessel traffic from 6:30-8:30 am yet this morning it was open between 8 and 8:30. Trying to plan my commute around it, any insight would be appreciated.  

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