8:57 AM: Eastbound bridge crash near the 4th Avenue exit, per SFD log, but their responders are already leaving, per police radio, which says one lane is blocked … Texter reports trouble this morning with black ice at bottom of Admiral Way hill, connection to Avalon – we’ve had an inquiry out with SDOT about that spot since a reader pointed out earlier this week that the road remains chronically wet in that area.

9:08 AM: Spinout just reported “near Delridge exit” on westbound bridge, per SPD dispatch.

Earlier:

6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast predicts another sunny day, high in the upper 40s. Sunrise at 7:47 am; sunset at 4:54 pm. (Sunday, the sun sets at 5 pm!)

(Tuesday photo by Bob Burns)

TRANSIT TODAY

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

Washington State Ferries – According to WSF’s alerts page, the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route is on regular three-boat service today. … Also, today is the day for the noon and 6 pm sessions of WSF’s systemwide comunity meetings, online – register for the attendance link here.

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!