TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Friday info + weekend notes

9:27 AM: Signal malfunctioning at 35th/Alaska, police have told dispatch.

Earlier:

6:01 AM: Good morning. It’s Friday, July 28th.

WEATHER & SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Sunny, high in upper 70s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:42 am; sunset will be at 8:49 pm.

(Thursday post-sunset, photographed by Doug Eglington)

WEEKEND NOTES

-If you’re going downtown Saturday, the Seafair Torchlight Parade has moved to the daytime, starting at 3 pm, heading from Seattle Center southward across downtown via 4th Avenue.

-Alki and Don Armeni will likely see increased support-vehicle/truck-trailer traffic because of canoe events Saturday and Sunday – Da Grind” outrigger race Saturday, Paddle to Muckleshoot arrivals Sunday.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro – regular schedule – check here for advisories.

Water Taxi – regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – 2-boat service. Check Vessel Watch to see where the boats are.

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 – alternate 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: The @SDOTBridges Twitter feed shows whether the city’s movable bridges are opening for vessel traffic.

If you see trouble 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!

1 Reply to "TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Friday info + weekend notes"

  • DC July 28, 2023 (9:43 am)

    Over 20 canceled H trips already announced for today. Been a while since  that many cancelations. Wonder what’s the cause. 

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