TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, ROAD WORK, WEATHER: Thursday watch

6:42 AM: A crash response has closed NB 99 just south of the 1st Ave S Bridge. WSP says it’s a “fatal car/pedestrian collision.”

7:31 AM: SPD clarifies the location as East Marginal/Ellis.

8:14 AM: As noted by commenters, that’s a different collision – both fatal driver/pedestrian crashes.

8:40 AM: WSP says the first crash scene is reopening.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Updates – the person killed on 99/50 was a 32-year-old man from Unalaska, AK, according to the State Patrol; the person killed on East Marginal was a 61-year-old man, according to SPD.

Earlier:

6:03 AM: Good morning. It’s Thursday, October 27th.

WEATHER

Some sunbreaks, possibly more rain, high around 60, windy tonight.

TRAFFIC NOTES

-Closure of the outer southbound lane on West Marginal Way between 17th SW and the Duwamish Longhouse continues, collecting data for the protected-bike-lane project.

-The east end of Sylvan Way remains closed for a drainage project.

–Upcoming road work: SDOT has a project starting this weekend for Corson/Michigan/Bailey in Georgetown – here’s the notice.

(added)-Also note that Sunday’s West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival is closing streets on Sunday beyond the usual Farmers’ Market footprint – the festival is 11 am-5 pm but the closures, California between Oregon and Edmunds and Alaska between 42nd and 44th, will start earlier for setup and go later for breakdown.

TRANSIT STATUS

–Metro buses are on their regular schedules; watch @kcmetroalerts for trip cancellations/reroute alerts.

-Still a 2-boat schedule for WSF’s Triangle Route (check here for alerts/updates).

-The West Seattle Water Taxi is on its fall/winter schedule (still daily, all dayparts, but no late Friday/Saturday runs).

SPOTLIGHT CAMERAS

High Bridge – here’s the camera at the top.

High Bridge – the view from its southwest end (if SDOT points the 35th/Avalon/Fauntleroy camera that way).

Low Bridge: Open to all.

1st Ave. S. Bridge: The alternate route.

Highway 99: Here’s the northbound side at Lander.

All functional city traffic cams can be seen here, most with video options; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are also on this WSB page … Are movable city bridges opening for vessels? Check the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed.

If you see trouble on the roads/paths/water, please text or call us (when you can do so safely) – 206-293-6302.

KT October 27, 2022 (6:36 am)

What was happening on Northbound 509 before the 1st Avenue S Bridge this morning? It looked like there was a body lying under a white cloth. Lots of police cars.

WSB October 27, 2022 (6:41 am)

Crash. I am just adding.
- Beef October 27, 2022 (8:13 am)
  
  509N is closed all the back to 128th
- KT October 27, 2022 (8:37 am)
  
  Thanks, Tracy. I was on 509 when the 16 year old girl was lying under a sheet. Disconcerting to see two bodies in such a short time – or any time.

North Delridge October 27, 2022 (7:12 am)

Any news on the slick spot many folks were crashing/losing conrol of their vehicle on last night on the West Seattle bridge near sodo?

WSB October 27, 2022 (8:59 am)

I’m still waiting for an SDOT reply on the problems in previous days.
Revilo October 27, 2022 (9:33 am)

Its old news. Wet driving surfaces are slick compared to dry surfaces. Operate your vehicle according to the conditions. Fundamental.
- BOB October 27, 2022 (2:33 pm)
  
  Revilo, ignoring your rude and dismissive comments, by your theory there should have been accidents all over the bridge since every section of it would be a wet driving surface. What we saw was five accidents in one very specific stretch of the bridge in a short amount of time. I think everyone will wait for SDOT response.. you know, the people with the actual information and insight, not some condescending internet commenter.

sam-c October 27, 2022 (7:43 am)

“The location is E. Marginal and Ellis”? That is confusing because that is not near 509, and they were blocking off 509. WSP was blocking off the 509 on-ramp at S 112th St. and the accident was not on 509 between S 112th St. and the S Cloverdale exit. Then drivers were able to enter 509/99 from the S Holden St intersection, just north of the transfer station . Makes it seem like it was 509 between S Cloverdale and transfer station. Rest in peace, pedestrian

n7oep October 27, 2022 (7:44 am)

2 separate incidents. One on NB 509 just south of 1st S bridge, one on Eliis Ave S just north of E Marginal Way S.

n7oep October 27, 2022 (7:46 am)

Correction, ON E Marginal Ways S just south of Ellis

Matt October 27, 2022 (7:54 am)

SPD clarifies the location as East Marginal/Ellis.

I believe this is a separate incident (start time on the Travelers site is 7:14am). There’d be no reason to shut down 509 for an incident at East Marginal/Ellis.