TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Tuesday notes, 4 days until Memorial Day weekend

9:45 AM: Jeff notes in comments below that a stalled truck has jammed the eastbound West Seattle Bridge ramp to NB I-5, and sent this photo:

Earlier:

6:00 AM: Good morning. It’s Tuesday, May 23rd, four workdays to go until Memorial Day weekend (unless yours starts earlier!).

WEATHER & SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

We’re moving back toward warmth. Today’s forecast: Partly sunny, high in the mid-60s. Sunrise was at 5:23 am; sunset will be at 8:50 pm.

TRANSIT

Metro – Regular schedule, but trip cancellations are still possible.

Water Taxi – Continuing the spring/summer schedule, including late-evening runs Friday and Saturday nights.

Washington State Ferries‘ Triangle Route continues on the 2-boat schedule; sailing cancellations remain possible on short notice, so 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 main camera:

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

Low Bridge – east-end vicinity:

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

Highway 99: – 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). Thank you!

2 Replies to "TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Tuesday notes, 4 days until Memorial Day weekend"

  • JeffK May 23, 2023 (9:37 am)

    I5 North ramp fully blocked by stalled semi truck just before northbound Beacon Hill merge.  Traffic has been stopped for 25 minutes so far.

  • JeffK May 23, 2023 (9:44 am)

    WSP on-scene now.

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