West Seattle, Washington
10 Sunday
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, August 8, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Sunshine expected today, high in the mid-70s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:56 am; sunset will be at 8:32 pm.
ROAD WORK
-Admiral Bridge work continues.
-So does work on curb ramps for all four corners of 60th/Admiral.
-The major nighttime work on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here – and King County Road Services has announced intermittent closures toward the end of next week.
-If you’re heading north via 99 this weekend, note this alert from WSDOT:
From 4 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10, bridge maintenance will close the right two lanes of northbound State Route 99 in Seattle at the Aurora Avenue Bridge for bridge inspections.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.
Washington State Ferries – WSF has three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday (tonight!) and Saturday nights, and on other weeknights with Mariners home games.
STADIUM ZONE
T-Mobile Park tonight – Mariners vs. Rays, 6:40 pm.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
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!
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, August 7, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
After a sixth of an inch of rain Wednesday, showers are still possible, high near 70. Today’s sunrise was at 5:55 am; sunset will be at 8:34 pm.
(Wednesday sunset, photographed by Jan Pendergrass)
ROAD WORK
-Admiral Bridge work continues.
-So does work on curb ramps for all four corners of 60th/Admiral.
-The major nighttime work ahead on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.
Washington State Ferries – WSF has three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on other weeknights with Mariners home games. (No late service for tonight’s event – see below – listed on the WT website as of early this am, but we’re doublechecking.)
STADIUM ZONE
Lumen Field tonight – Seahawks vs. Las Vegas, 7 pm!
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
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!
6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Showery, breezy day expected, high near 70, maybe even some thunder. Today’s sunrise was at 5:53 am; sunset will be at 8:35 pm.
ROAD WORK
-Admiral Bridge work continues.
-So does work on curb ramps for all four corners of 60th/Admiral.
-The major nighttime work ahead on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.
Washington State Ferries – WSF has three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on other weeknights with Mariners home games.
STADIUM ZONE
Lumen Field tonight – Sounders FC vs. Tijuana, 8 pm. Thursday night, Seahawks vs. Las Vegas, 7 pm!
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
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!
6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – primary Election Day.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Partly sunny, high in the mid-70s. (Rain forecast for tomorrow!) Today’s sunrise was at 5:52 am; sunset will be at 8:37 pm.
NIGHT OUT REMINDER
Tonight is Night Out, and many residential streets will be closed for block parties.
ROAD WORK
-As suspected, that was just a pause in Admiral Bridge top-side work.
-Crews are working on curb ramps for all four corners of 60th/Admiral.
-The major nighttime work ahead on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here. Here’s the latest.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.
Washington State Ferries – WSF has three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on other weeknights with Mariners home games.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
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!
1:40 PM: This has been going on a while but just hit our radar with a WSP tweet that the northbound I-5 ramp to the westbound West Seattle Bridge is still blocked and will be for a while because of that sideways truck. If you are south of here and have to head north, you’ll need to find an alternative.
2:22 PM: Thanks to John, who just sent that view of the attempt to right the sideways truck/trailer. WSDOT says it’s upright now but still needs to be towed.
3:05 PM UPDATE: Open again.
8:43 AM: Paul reports a crash at 40th/Oregon has closed the street and diverted traffic.
earlier:
6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, August 4, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Cloudy, then clearing, high in the mid-70s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:51 am; sunset will be at 8:38 pm.
(Sunday’s sunset, photographed by James Bratsanos – thanks to everyone who sent photos)
ROAD WORK
-All lanes on the Admiral Way Bridge reopened just before the weekend. We’re checking today if that’s temporary or if all the deck work is really complete.
-Crews are working on curb ramps for all four corners of 60th/Admiral.
-The major nighttime work ahead on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here. Here’s the latest.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.
Washington State Ferries – WSF has three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on other weeknights with Mariners home games.
EARLY WARNING
Tuesday (August 5) is Night Out, and many residential streets will be closed for block parties.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
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!
9:58 PM: If you have to head south any time soon, you’ll want to avoid southbound Highway 509. It’s blocked a mile or so south of Cloverdale because of a crash involving drivers described as a suspect and victim in a West Seattle incident – the victim was said to be following the suspect after some kind of incident, possibly involving a gun, which officers say may have been thrown out of a car window on the West Seattle Bridge. Lots to sort out but in the meantime, southbound 509 is said to be fully blocked.
10:34 PM: Listening back to archived emergency-radio exchanges, this began with the victim alleging the suspect had shot at him “in a parking lot on Harbor Avenue.” Police are reported to have taken the suspect into custody at the crash scene.
10:59 PM: Police have told dispatch they’re reopening part of the freeway.
ADDED 11:11 AM MONDAY: Here’s the initial SPD summary, which says the first word of this came in a 911 call at 9:30 pm:
… a man called police after having exited his parking garage in the 3400 block of Harbor Av Sw, and gotten involved in a road rage incident. According to the victim, he may have mistakenly cut off two occupants of a black BMW, who exited their vehicle, with the passenger punching him in the face multiple times, and the driver brandishing a handgun. The victim said that before he could put his vehicle in drive, he heard his vehicle being struck by gunfire. While on the phone with 911, who told him multiple times to pull over, the victim said he was following the suspect vehicle across the West Seattle bridge in an attempt to get the suspect vehicle license plate. However, minutes later while traveling sbound on SR-509, both vehicles were involved in a collision. Only the driver was seen exiting the suspect vehicle, where he was positively identified at the scene by the victim and taken in to custody. A brief while later, the passenger returned to the scene on foot with his mother, where he was also positively identified and placed under arrest. There were no injuries. Both suspects were arrested for Investigation of Assault. As bullet holes were found in the victim vehicle, it was impounded with an investigative hold alongside the suspect vehicle. SFD, State Patrol, Tukwila and Renton Police assisted in this incident. GVRU, Homicide, TCIS, and even Harbor were contacted about this matter, as the suspect with the firearm claimed he tossed it over the West Seattle bridge. Spent shell casings were recovered at the original scene and placed into evidence.
In case you’re wondering, Tukwila and Renton were contacted because SPD was trying to find a K-9 team to help them look for the gun; they eventually got a response from Tukwila.
Thanks to Kent for the photo, and to others for the tips. At least for now, the Admiral Way Bridge is fully open. No SDOT announcement accompanied this, so we’re hesitant to assume it’s the end of deck work until we can reach them on Monday – we recall at least one previous time in the project when a change just before a weekend was only transitional, and the most-recent update on the project, from mid-July, said the bridge configuration would change several times in the ensuing “weeks.” SDOT has only been citing “summer” as a full completion date, and the season has six weeks to go. When the work began more than 13 months ago, SDOT expected it to last “seven to eight months.” They’ve said one reason for the extended timeline is an expansion of paint work.
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, August 1, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Sunny, high around 80 (which was Thursday’s high). Today’s sunrise was at 5:47 am; sunset will be at 8:43 pm.
ROAD WORK
-Repaving continues on California SW between Holly and Frontenac.
-Crews are working on curb ramps for all four corners of 60th/Admiral.
-The major nighttime work ahead on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here. Here’s the latest.
-Admiral Bridge work continues.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.
Washington State Ferries – WSF has three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on other weeknights with Mariners home games.
STADIUM ZONE
The M’s are home, 7:10 pm game tonight vs. Texas, with postgame fireworks.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
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!
6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, July 31, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Sunny again today, high in the low 80s (yesterday was the second consecutive day reaching 85). Today’s sunrise was at 5:46 am; sunset will be at 8:44 pm.
(Wednesday’s sunset, photographed by Curry Gibson)
ROAD WORK
-Repaving is expected to resume on California SW between Holly and Frontenac today.
-Crews are working on curb ramps for all four corners of 60th/Admiral.
-The major nighttime work ahead on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here. Here’s the latest.
-Admiral Bridge work continues.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.
Washington State Ferries – WSF has three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on weeknights with Mariners home games (like tonight).
STADIUM ZONE
The M’s are home, 6:40 pm game tonight vs. Texas.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
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!
(Added: Screenshot from SDOT traffic cam at 35th/Holden, showing responders outside Station 37)
3:01 PM: A “hazardous materials response” is happening right now at Seattle Fire Station 37 (35th/Holden). So far, according to radio exchanges, they’re reportedly dealing with a leaky 55-gallon drum of an “unknown substance,” in the alley behind the station. Police are being brought in for traffic control, so avoid the area for now. Updates as we hear them.
3:05 PM: Officers just told dispatch they’ll be blocking the east side of 35th/Holden, which is right in front of the fire station.
4:18 PM: No updates but it’s still an active incident.
4:31 PM: SFD just announced that they’ve determined the drum did NOT contain a hazardous substance, so the response is ending.
7:49 PM: We followed up on two questions with SFD spokesperson David Cuerpo. His replies: “The 55-gallon drum likely contained unfiltered water. How it ended up there is under investigation.”
6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Sunny again today, high in the low 80s (yesterday hit 85). Today’s sunrise was at 5:44 am; sunset will be at 8:45 pm.
ROAD WORK
-Repaving is scheduled to resume on California SW between Holly and Frontenac tomorrow.
-Crews are working on curb ramps for all four corners of 60th/Admiral.
-The major nighttime work ahead on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here.
-Admiral Bridge work continues.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.
Washington State Ferries – WSF has three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on weeknights with Mariners home games (and certain special events).
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
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!
(Screenshot from SDOT traffic cam)
2:05 PM: A crash toward the Fauntleroy end of the West Seattle Bridge didn’t hit our radar until an officer just told dispatch the bridge will be closed eastbound at Fauntleroy as a result. So if you need to head out that way, wait a while.
2:25 PM: Open again. We’re checking with SFD regarding injuries; one passerby said it appeared a motorcycle was involved.
11:09 AM WEDNESDAY: SFD says the rider, a man in his late 50s, was in stable condition when transported, and that this was “reported as a motorcycle-bus collision.”
12:12 PM: Thanks for the tips, A crash call that SFD closed out quickly is reported to involve a flipped car, at California/Graham. No serious injuries, since SFD canceled, but avoid the area. We have a crew headed to the scene.
(Added: WSB photos)
12:38 PM: Our crew reports officers on scene confirm no serious injuries. They also report that traffic is NOT blocked – it’s going around the crash scene.
A tow truck has arrived.
1:58 PM: We didn’t get back that way to check until just now but the scene is totally clear.
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Sunny again today, high around 80. Today’s sunrise was at 5:43 am; sunset will be at 8:47 pm.
ROAD WORK
-Repaving will resume on California SW between Holly and Frontenac this Thursday.
-Crews are working on curb ramps for all four corners of 60th/Admiral, and that’s closing 60th during work hours as well as affecting bike lanes.
-The major nighttime work ahead on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here.
-Admiral Bridge work continues.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.
Washington State Ferries – WSF is back to three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on weeknights with Mariners home games (and certain special events).
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
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!
6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, July 28, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Sunny today, high near 80. Today’s sunrise was at 5:42 am; sunset will be at 8:48 pm.
ROAD WORK
-Repaving will resume on California SW between Holly and Frontenac this Thursday.
-Crews are working on curb ramps for all four corners of 60th/Admiral, and that’s closing 60th during work hours as well as affecting bike lanes near work crews.
-The major nighttime work ahead on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here.
-Admiral Bridge work continues.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.
Washington State Ferries – WSF is back to three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Issaquah. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on weeknights with Mariners home games (and certain special events).
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
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!
Whenever we get advance word of road work and other things likely to affect traffic, we include them in our morning traffic roundups (published around 6 am weekdays). But the following three bits of information are all new since this morning’s roundup:
THE AVALON/YANCY ‘CLOSURE’: A reader told us about the signboard saying Avalon/Yancy [map] would be closed all day Saturday. We asked SDOT about it; they said it wasn’t their project, so they pointed us to AA Asphalting. A spokesperson there clarified that this is not a full road closure – there will be officers and/or flaggers there to get drivers/riders/walkers/etc. around the work that will be done. SDOT meantime verified that this work will affect the east (Yancy) side of the intersection.
REPAVING ON OLSON: While we were communicating with SDOT, they dug up word of an all-weekend repaving project on Olson Place SW, near Arrowhead Gardens:
Olson Pl SW between 1st Ave S and 2nd Ave SW [map]
Saturday July 26th and Sunday July 27th, 2025
8 AM – 5 PM
*Weather permitting• SDOT will remove and repave the top 2 inches of the street at the location listed above.
o The project will connect to previous SDOT paving projects on 1st Ave S and Myers Way S.
o SDOT constructed new curb ramps at Myers Way S and 2nd Ave SW in support of these paving projects.• Sidewalk access will not be impacted.
• Traffic Impacts:
o The travel lanes on Olson Pl SW will be reduced and shifted during work hours.
o Access between 2nd Ave SW and Olson Pl SW will be closed during work hours.
â–ª SDOT will have a flagger at the intersection and will allow access to the extent possible, but only intermittent access will be allowed.
â–ª Access between 2nd Ave SW and Myers Way S will not be affected.
o All streets will be fully open during non-work hours.
Here’s the official notice.
HARBOR AVENUE’S TORCHLIGHT PARADE CONNECTION: Thanks to Kathy for sending word that the annual no-parking signs are up along a stretch of Harbor Avenue in advance of Seafair Torchlight Parade entries heading to and from a parking area at the port. We haven’t been by to see the signage yet but the parade is tomorrow night on the newly overhauled downtown waterfront, and in some years past there’s been a convoy across the West Seattle low bridge related to this.
6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, July 25, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Mostly cloudy, high near 70. Today’s sunrise was at 5:38 am; sunset will be at 8:52 pm.
ROAD WORK, TODAY + WEEKEND
-Repaving continues today on California SW between Holly and Frontenac; SDOT tells us this is phase 1, with phase 2 scheduled to start next Thursday.
-Crews are working on curb ramps for all four corners of 60th/Admiral, and that’s closing 60th during work hours as well as affecting bike lanes near work crews.
-The major nighttime work ahead on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here.
-Admiral Bridge work continues, with both directions now carried on the south side.
-One weekend note – a reader pointed out the illuminated signboard regarding a closure at Avalon/Yancy tomorrow (Saturday, July 26). We have an inquiry out to SDOT.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.
Washington State Ferries – WSF is back to three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Issaquah. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on weeknights with Mariners home games (and certain special events).
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
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!
2 PM: Thanks to Mike Munson for the photo and tip! Crews are repaving California Avenue SW between SW Holly and SW Frontenac [map], with work scheduled at least through tomorrow, so take note if you’re headed that way. We’re checking with SDOT about the extent of the work and what’s next on the paving schedule for West Seattle.
ADDED THURSDAY EVENING: Here’s what SDOT says: “The California Ave SW project is a mill and overlay from SW Holly St to SW Frontenac St. The project will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 is expected to be finished tomorrow, 7/25. Phase 2 is currently scheduled for 7/31 – 8/1; but the schedule could shift. SDOT constructed pedestrian improvements at the SW Willow St & SW Mills St intersections in advance of the paving project.”
6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wedmesday, July 23, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Warmest day of the week – sunny, low 80s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:36 am; sunset will be at 8:54 pm.
ROAD WORK
-Crews are working on curb ramps for all four corners of 60th/Admiral, and that’s closing 60th during work hours – we went by Tuesday and noted it closed on the south side of the intersection.
-The major nighttime work ahead on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here.
-Admiral Bridge work continues, with both directions now carried on the south side.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.
Washington State Ferries – WSF has resumed three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Issaquah. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on weeknights with Mariners home games (and certain special events) …
STADIUM ZONE
–Mariners day game, 12:40 pm vs. Brewers.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
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!
Thanks to Ian for the photo. Avoid 35th/Avalon for a while; police are directing traffic around the scene of a collision that is sending a motorcycle rider to the hospital. There’s also a fuel leak that has to be cleaned up. Tow trucks are on the way for the motorcycle and at least one vehicle that’s reported to have been involved.
We’ve been mentioning in our daily traffic roundups that parking restrictions are in place for the next three weeks for a stretch of Admiral Way west of 59th SW. We asked SDOT for specifics, and here’s what they tell us today:
This work is being conducted by our concrete crew and is a curb ramp install on all four corners of SW Admiral Way & 60th Ave SW, with street panel replacement adjacent to ramps on 60th Ave SW. Expect daily closures on 60th Ave SW at this intersection up until August 15.
When we went by a bit earlier today, the closure was on 60th on the south side of the intersection, and part of the eastbound bike lane was blocked (as shown in our photo).
6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Partly sunny, high near 80. Today’s sunrise was at 5:35 am; sunset will be at 8:55 pm.
ROAD WORK
-The major nighttime work ahead on and around 16th SW in White Center continues – details here.
-Admiral Bridge work continues, with both directions now carried on the south side.
-Crews are working on a stretch of Admiral Way mostly west of 59th where “no parking” signs are in effect through mid-August; we’re waiting for SDOT info, but checked the area late last night and noted some curb work under way.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today.
Washington State Ferries – WSF has resumed three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Issaquah. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, and on weeknights with Mariners home games (and certain special events), like tonight …
STADIUM ZONE
–Mariners host Milwaukee, 6:40 pm.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
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!
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