TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: First Wednesday of 2026

6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast predicts showery, breezy weather today, high in the low 40s. Sunrise will be at 7:56 am; sunset at 4:35 pm. (Just 18 days until 5 pm+ sunsets!)

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route remains on a two-boat schedule until at least next week, but a third “bonus boat” is expected to be added starting today, according to WSF’s alerts page:

The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route will stay on the two-boat schedule at least through Monday, Jan. 12. The #1 Kittitas and #2 Cathlamet are running on the two-boat schedule. On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the Salish will start as the third, unscheduled vessel on the route to help move additional traffic and help keep the #1 and #2 vessels on time.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

Actualperson January 7, 2026 (6:29 am)

Northbound I5 closed all weekend. That’ll put a LOT more cars on 99north. Allow extra time.

Rob January 7, 2026 (8:43 am)

There seems to be construction signs at the entrance of the West Seattle Bridge near Fauntleroy/35th, the fourth Street exit, and the end of the bridge near the I-90 interchangeDoes anybody have more details?

Marty2 January 7, 2026 (10:59 am)

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My guess, they are for the upcoming weekend closures of I-5 northbound from I-90 to the U-District for the Revive I-5 Project.

helpermonkey January 8, 2026 (8:08 am)

for the love of god, people. please learn how to merge. I saw a person on the 1st ave bridge this morning who literally just stopped and waited to merge over, stopping the whole lane behind them. Absolute boneheaded, self centered idiots out there. Also, turn on your dang lights!!