TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Thursday notes

6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 16th.

WEATHER & TIME

The forecast for today: Mostly sunny, breezy, high in the 50s. Four days until spring! Sunrise 7:20 am, sunset 7:16 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water TaxiRegular schedule.

Metro – Regular schedule, with trip cancellations possible, so check notification channels such as @kcmetroalerts. If you ride the 120, it’s the route’s second-to-last day – Saturday it becomes the RapidRide H Line. We published a few advance notes Wednesday.

Washington State Ferries‘ Triangle Route continues on the 2-boat schedule, with added runs as of this week; check here for alerts/updates and see Vessel Watch for boats’ locations.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

Delridge cameras: Besides the one below (Delridge/Henderson), cameras are also up at Delridge/Genesee, Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Orchard, and Delridge/Oregon.

High Bridge – the camera at the top:

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

Low Bridge – looking east to west (unless SDOT turns the camera):

1st Ave. S. Bridge – another route across the river:

Highway 99: – the northbound side at Lander.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: See all working traffic cams citywide here, most with video options; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are on this WSB page.

BRIDGE INFO: Check the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed to see if the city’s movable bridges are opening for vessel traffic.

If you see a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/bay, please text or call us (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if needed) – 206-293-6302.

4 Replies to "TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Thursday notes"

  • Lola March 16, 2023 (9:28 am)

    They are clearing the encampment down by the 1st ave. bridge on the W Marginal side starting today.  My son said the Parking enforcement are there today.  Signs went up this week about moving.  Not sure where they are all going to go since this is a pretty big encampment?  I am sure not all of them will take up assistance that is offered. 

    • WSB March 16, 2023 (9:49 am)

      Thanks, we’ll go look. While it’s a large area, in previous community-meeting discussions, police and others have said there aren’t many people actually living there.

    • CAM March 16, 2023 (11:56 am)

      I’m surprised to hear that is happening since recent news from other sources has been that they are not clearing other tent encampments because there is insufficient space available in shelters or crisis housing to offer to people that are being asked to move. 

    • WSB March 16, 2023 (2:07 pm)

      Not today – we went down to look for signs and they all say starting Monday. But it does look like PEOs have been through; saw at least one orange tag. Thanks again for the tip.
      https://westseattleblog.com/2023/03/followup-sweep-dates-posted-for-encampment-areas-by-1st-avenue-south-bridge/

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