TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Monday notes

6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, May 11, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

Sunny, high in the mid-60s. Sunrise was at 5:36 am; sunset will be at 8:35 pm.

(Photo by Mike Burns – Sunday’s sunset)

CLOSURE ALERTS

-After this weekend’s 1st Avenue South Bridge northbound repair closure, the work now moves to overnight closures, 10 pm to 5 am Monday through Thursday nights this week and next, still northbound side only.

-Also, as announced, the West Seattle low bridge will be closed to drivers next weekend, May 16-17.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular schedules.

Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is back to the regular three boats. Check the alert page for any last-minute changes.

West Seattle Water TaxiNow on “summer” schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.

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 (25 mph speed limit):

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 trouble 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!

1 Reply to "TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Monday notes"

  • k May 11, 2026 (10:30 am)

    The new panels on the 1st Avenue bridge look great!  I’m really curious what alloy is used to make those deck pieces.  Does anyone know if WSDOT has a site for weird infrastructure nerds to find out more about these things?

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