Thanks for the tips. Another crash is reported at the trouble spot near the curve toward the southwest end of the West Seattle Bridge. Via text, Jeff describes it as “a mid-size SUV into the median barrier.” At least one westbound lane is blocked. Apparently no injuries reported, so far, as there’s no SFD dispatch.
Is there a name for this corner and is anyone keeping a tally on the number of crashes?
As much as some want to deny it there really is an issue with smooth pavement that should have and could have been fixed during the closure.
As linked above and reported previously, that seems to finally be on SDOT’s radar, though they have not yet committed to action.
Sure the city can and maybe should babysit the foolish and basically rubberize the road there but the main problem is people driving too fast for conditions.
More accidents on this section of roadway than any other in Seattle over last 12 months. The barrier’s were pushed (about a foot)into eastbound lanes when we drove through at 10am this morning. Wouldn’t be surprised to see SDOT put speed bumps or make it one lane in that area as it seems that’s there answer for everything these days and what they like spending levy money on……;) In all seriousness I hope SDOT fixes properly before someone gets killed.
You are joking but those are both great ideas. Accidentally genius.
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