TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: 2026’s first Tuesday; East Marginal trouble

9:33 AM: Texter reported a problem at East Marginal/Diagonal with spillover effects on the bridge, and now we know it’s a water-main break, with NB East Marginak lanes closed between Hudson and Diagonal, as well as a closure of S. Alaska.

7:30 AM: Texter reports Fauntleroy/Avalon signal is out.

Earlier:

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast predicts rainy, breezy weather today, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:56 am; sunset at 4:34 pm. (First day the sunrise has started getting earlier!)

(Monday sunset, photographed by Bob Burns)

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 for at least another week, but a third “bonus boat” is expected to be added starting tomorrow, according to WSF’s alerts page:

The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route will stay on the two-boat schedule for at least one more week, through Jan. 12.

Tuesday, Jan. 6: The Kittitas will replace the Sealth and run as the #1 vessel. The Cathlamet will run as the #2 vessel.

Wednesday, Jan. 7: The Salish will start as the third, unscheduled vessel on the route.

After the Kittitas returns, we’ll still have the Tacoma and the Walla Walla unexpectedly out of service due to urgent repairs. We will reevaluate service plans and vessel assignments when the Tacoma returns to service the week of Jan. 12.

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!

bill January 6, 2026 (10:21 am)

10AM Fauntleroy-Avalon signal is still out and some drivers think a dark signal is green.

WSB January 6, 2026 (10:36 am)

The person who texted us said it had been reported, so here’s hoping SDOT will get to it soon …
Azimut January 6, 2026 (12:09 pm)

Yeah, I drove through that intersection about that time too, and apparently you and I are out of fashion for being the few to stop at the dead signal. Most were oblivious. It won’t be surprising if someone gets T-boned turning from Avalon to Fauntleroy.
- Rats January 6, 2026 (4:33 pm)
  
  I’ve noticed it’s a challenge since 2000. Dangerous and frustrating. Happens every time there’s a power outage no matter how many reminders about treating it as a 4 way stop. But then again when people actually do it, they mess it up like usual 4 way stops.

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