6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, June 6, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Sunny, high in the mid-70s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:12 am; sunset will be at 9:03 pm.

(Reader photo, Thursday at Alki)

CLOSURES, ROAD WORK

As announced last week (and reconfirmed this week) – the West Seattle low bridge will close this weekend, starting 7 am tomorrow (Saturday).

-Highway 99 tunnel maintenance closure, 10 pm tonight to 6 am Saturday morning.

-The Admiral Way Bridge lanes will change again this weekend, says SDOT.

-16th SW from Roxbury to 100th will close all day and night Saturday for the White Center Pride Street Festival.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, plus a new addition – late-night service for weeknights with Mariners’ home games (and a few other events). More info here.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”. Note: Online “open house” for commenting on possible ferry-fare increases/changes is continues here.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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 Thursday, June 5, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Sunny, high in the low 70s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:13 am; sunset will be at 9:03 pm.

(Tuesday sunset photographed by James Bratsanos)

ROAD WORK

-The Admiral Way Bridge lanes will change again this weekend, says SDOT, which still will only say completion is expected “this summer.”

-I-5 Thursday night – alert from WSDOT:

From 10 p.m. Thursday, June 5 to 6 a.m. Friday, June 6, three right lanes of southbound I-5 will close from milepost 163 to milepost 161 for maintenance. The southbound I-5 off-ramp to Corson Avenue/Michigan Street (milepost 162) will also close.

-Highway 99 tunnel maintenance closure, 10 pm Friday night to 6 am Saturday morning.

–As announced last week (and reconfirmed Wednesday) – the West Seattle low bridge will close this weekend, starting 7 am Saturday.

-16th SW from Roxbury to 100th will close Saturday for the White Center Pride Street Festival.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with a new addition – late-night service for weeknights with Mariners’ home games (and a few other events). More info here.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”. Note: Online “open house” for commenting on possible ferry-fare increases/changes is continues here.

STADIUM ZONE

Day game for the Mariners, 12:40 pm vs. Orioles.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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!

6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Cloudy, then clearing, high around 70. Today’s sunrise was at 5:13 am; sunset will be at 9:02 pm.

ROAD WORK

-The Admiral Way Bridge project indeed changed lanes on the topside; now it’s one lane each way on the north side. It’ll change again this weekend, says SDOT, which still will only say completion is expected “this summer.”

-I-5 Thursday night – alert from WSDOT:

From 10 p.m. Thursday, June 5 to 6 a.m. Friday, June 6, three right lanes of southbound I-5 will close from milepost 163 to milepost 161 for maintenance. The southbound I-5 off-ramp to Corson Avenue/Michigan Street (milepost 162) will also close.

-Highway 99 tunnel maintenance closure, 10 pm Friday night to 6 am Saturday morning.

As announced last week – the West Seattle low bridge will close this weekend, starting 7 am Saturday.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with a new addition continuing tonight – late-night service for weeknights with Mariners’ home games (and a few other events). More info here.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”. Note: Online “open house” for commenting on possible ferry-fare increases/changes is continues here.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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!

The change in open lanes on the Admiral Way Bridge as of Monday – currently one lane each way on the north side – isn’t the only change planned this week. According to SDOT, “This setup will remain in place through Saturday, June 8. Starting Sunday, June 9, crews will shift the right lane closure to the westbound side of the North Bridge. Throughout construction, at least one lane in each direction on Admiral Way SW will remain open.” When we asked about the lane-closure changes, we also asked if there’s an update on when the entire project will be done. Short answer: No. SDOT spokesperson Mariam Ali‘s longer answer: “We’re still on track to wrap up work this summer. We’ll update the public if that timeline shifts.” The work has been under way for almost a year; the original completion estimate was spring, but SDOT told us in February that “full painting” of the bridge (which is really two bridges) had extended the timeline.

9:22 AM: SPD and SFD are dispatching to a multiple-vehicle collision reported on the eastbound bridge at the ramp to 99. A reader says at least one of the involved vehicles is “turned around.”

9:36 AM: SPD reports no injuries. But there’s fluid and debris that will have to be cleaned up. The bridge camera has part of the scene:

10:47 AM: Police have just told dispatch the crash scene is now clear, all lanes reopened.

Earlier:

6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Sunny, high in the low 70s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:14 am; sunset will be at 9:01 pm.

ROAD WORK

-The Admiral Way Bridge project indeed changed lanes on the topside; now it’s one lane each way on the north side. We’ve asked for followup info from SDOT re: how soon it’ll be all done.

-I-5 Thursday night – alert from WSDOT:

From 10 p.m. Thursday, June 5 to 6 a.m. Friday, June 6, three right lanes of southbound I-5 will close from milepost 163 to milepost 161 for maintenance. The southbound I-5 off-ramp to Corson Avenue/Michigan Street (milepost 162) will also close.

-Highway 99 tunnel maintenance closure, this Friday night at 10 pm to Saturday morning at 6 am.

As we reported last week – the West Seattle low bridge will close this weekend, starting 7 am Saturday.

-Gas pipeline work toward the Lowman Beach end of Beach Drive … street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project toward the Alki Point end.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with a new addition starting tonight – late-night service for weeknights with Mariners’ home games (and a few other events). More info here.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”. Note: Online “open house” for commenting on possible ferry-fare increases/changes is continues here.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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 Monday, June 2, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Sunny, high around 70. Today’s sunrise was at 5:14 am; sunset will be at 9:00 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Reader says the signboards for the Admiral Way Bridge project warned of a “traffic revision” today, which might mean a change in work zone.

-I-5 tonight – alert from WSDOT:

From 10 p.m. Monday, June 2 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, three right lanes of southbound I-5 will close from milepost 164 to milepost 162 for maintenance. The Sixth Avenue South/Forest Avenue off-ramp and West Seattle Bridge/Columbian Way off-ramp will close, along with the on-ramp from the West Seattle Bridge and Sixth Avenue South. Detours are in place for southbound I-5, West Seattle Bridge and Sixth Avenue South to northbound I-5.

-Highway 99 tunnel maintenance closure, this Friday night 10 pm to Saturday morning 6 am.

As we reported last week – the low bridge will close this weekend, starting 7 am Saturday.

-Gas pipeline work toward the Lowman Beach end of Beach Drive … street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project toward the Alki Point end.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays and Saturdays.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”. Note: Online “open house” for commenting on possible ferry-fare increases/changes is continues here.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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!

9:45 AM: A truck is reportedly stuck at 30th/Hinds.

Earlier:

6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, May 30, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Mostly sunny, high in the mid-70s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:16 am; sunset will be at 8:57 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Gas pipeline work toward the Lowman Beach end of Beach Drive … street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project toward the Alki Point end.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays (tonight!)and Saturdays.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”. Note: Online “open house” for commenting on possible ferry-fare increases/changes is continues here.

STADIUM ZONE

Mariners are home tonight vs. the Twins, 7:10 pm. (Fireworks night.)

EARLY WARNING OF BRIDGE CLOSURE

As we reported Wednesday – the low bridge will close the weekend of June 7-8.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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!

7:24 AM: Thanks for the tips – crash response on the eastbound West Seattle Bridge, at/near the Delridge onramp.

Earlier:

6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, May 29, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Cloudy and likely showery this morning, clearing later, high in the upper 60s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:17 am; sunset will be at 8:56 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Gas pipeline work toward the Lowman Beach end of Beach Drive … street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project toward the Alki Point end.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays and Saturdays.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”. Note: Online “open house” for commenting on possible ferry-fare increases/changes is now ready for you here.

STADIUM ZONE

Mariners are home tonight vs. the Nationals, 6:40 pm.

EARLY WARNING OF BRIDGE CLOSURE

As reported Wednesday – the low bridge will close the weekend of June 7-8.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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!

ORIGINAL WEDNESDAY REPORT: Just in from SDOT, the West Seattle low bridge – aka the Spokane Street Swing Bridge, opened in 1991 – has a two-day closure coming up, affecting all non-maritime users:

To keep the bridge reliably operating, starting June 7 and continuing through June 8, the low bridge will be closed for people driving, biking, rolling, and walking for about two days. During this time, crews will reinstall the remaining refurbished cylinder that was removed from the west pier during the October 2024 low bridge closure. Work on this project is expected to continue throughout 2025.

SDOT’s project page has more details on the work that’s being done. We’re following up to ask exactly what time on June 7 the closure is expected to start.

ADDED FRIDAY: 7 am, per SDOT.

6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Sunny and warmer. today, high around 80. Today’s sunrise was at 5:18 am; sunset will be at 8:55 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Beach Drive work that’s restricting parking by Lowman Beach Park is a continuation of the PSE gas pipeline project, which also has flaggers in action further north.

-At the other end of Beach Drive, in South Alki, street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project is in its next phase, centered at 64th/Beach Drive – details and maps are here, along with what’s next.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays and Saturdays.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”. Note: Online “open house” for commenting on possible ferry-fare increases/changes is now ready for you here.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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 Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Sunny today, high in the low 70s, and be ready for possible 80s tomorrow! Today’s sunrise was at 5:19 am; sunset will be at 8:54 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Beach Drive work that’s restricting parking by Lowman Beach Park is a continuation of the PSE gas pipeline project, which also has flaggers in action further north.

-At the other end of Beach Drive, in South Alki, street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project is in its next phase, centered at 64th/Beach Drive – details and maps are here, along with what’s next.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays and Saturdays.

Metro buses – Regular schedule today.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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!

7:55 AM: Thanks for the tips. Backup on the eastbound bridge after crash reported at its crest.

9:20 AM: Thanks for this tip – the ramp to NB 99 from the bridge is blocked by a broken-down tanker truck. Just as we type this, police are being dispatched.

9:41 AM: Sounds like this may be blocked for a while. If you need to get to NB 99, find an alternative.

Earlier:

6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, May 23, 2025, as we head toward Memorial Day weekend.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Mostly sunny, high in the mid-60s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:23 am; sunset will be at 8:50 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Beach Drive work that’s restricting parking by Lowman Beach Park is a continuation of the PSE gas pipeline project, which also has flaggers in action a bit further north.

-At the other end of Beach Drive, in South Alki, street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project is in its next phase, centered at 64th/Beach Drive – details and maps are here, along with what’s next.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays (tonight!) and Saturdays. Note that the West Seattle Water Taxi WILL sail on Memorial Day. …

Metro buses – Regular schedule today.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”. On Monday, WSF says, this route will be on its two-boat schedule.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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, May 22, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Clouds, then clearing, high in the mid-60s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:23 am; sunset will be at 8:49 pm.

ROAD WORK

-The repaving work on 35th from 106th to 108th looked done when we went through last night.

-We’ve learned that the Beach Drive work by Lowman Beach Park is a continuation of the PSE gas pipeline project

-At the other end of Beach Drive, in South Alki, street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project is in its next phase, centered at 64th/Beach Drive – details and maps are here, along with what’s next.

TRANSIT TODAY, WITH A DRILL

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays and Saturdays. Note that the West Seattle Water Taxi WILL sail on Memorial Day. …

Remember that a Water Taxi vessel and law-enforcement officers are participating in a drill on land and by sea all day, as noted in this alert.

Metro buses – Regular schedule today.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”. WSF’s online community meeting has another session tonight (6 pm); here’s our summary of the first session at noontime Wednesday.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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 Amy for the tip on this – repaving work is under way toward the south end of 35th SW in Arbor Heights. We hadn’t heard/seen about this in advance, nor apparently had some in the area, but here’s what SDOT told us when we inquired:

SDOT crews are repairing worn pavement by replacing the top layer of asphalt on 35th Ave SW between SW 106th St and SW 108th St. Construction hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the road will be fully open at other times. During construction, 35th Ave SW is reduced to a single lane with flaggers to control traffic in alternating directions.

If we continue to experience good weather, there is a good chance that the work will be completed by 4 p.m. today. If crews do not finish today, then they expect to complete the project tomorrow.

We’ve asked SDOT if any other repaving projects are coming up soon in West Seattle; with the weather warming, we’re going into road-work season.

6:05 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Mostly sunny, a bit warmer, high in the low 60s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:24 am; sunset will be at 8:48 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Road work is apparently ahead for Beach Drive by Lowman Beach – a reader sent a photo of no-parking signage, placed by an asphalt/concrete company, for restrictions today through June 4 (we’re checking with SDOT this morning).

-In South Alki, street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project is in its next phase, centered at 64th/Beach Drive – details and maps are here, along with what’s next.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays and Saturdays. Note that the West Seattle Water Taxi WILL sail on Memorial Day.

Metro buses – Regular schedule today.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”. WSF’s online community meetings are today (noon) and tomorrow (6 pm).

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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 Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Another blustery day expected, breezy, possibly a thunderstorm, maybe some sunbreaks, high around 60. Today’s sunrise was at 5:25 am; sunset will be at 8:46 pm.

(Thanks to Brad for the photo – tree down across Lincoln Park’s north beach path on breezy Monday)

ROAD WORK

-In South Alki, street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project is in its next phase, centered at 64th/Beach Drive – details and maps are here, along with what’s next.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays and Saturdays. Note that the West Seattle Water Taxi WILL sail on Memorial Day.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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 Monday, May 19, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Mostly cloudy, rain expected, high in low 60s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:26 am; sunset will be at 8:45 pm.

ROAD WORK

-In South Alki, street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project is in its next phase, centered at 64th/Beach Drive – details and maps are here, along with what’s next.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays and Saturdays.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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!

9:35 AM: The West Seattle 5K is on! Almost 1,700 runners and walkers just left the start/finish line near 61st/Alki, headed east/northeast. Alki and Harbor Avenues are closed to through traffic in the area until after the 5K. Updates and lots of coverage to come!

9:46 AM: The first finishers have crossed the line! Kevin Hansen, 41, was first to finish, in 15:43.

10:41 AM: Down to stragglers now so the plan to reopen the streets around 11 looks to be on track. We’ll have a full report separately later! (ADDED: See that here.)

5:43 PM: Traffic headed toward the west end of the westbound West Seattle Bridge is being detoured onto Admiral. We are not seeing any current crash reports but a reader did note that jersey barriers in the area were out of place earlier.

6:02 PM: Checking the live camera, westbound traffic is flowing to the Fauntleroy end of the bridge, so the blockage/closure is over.

6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, May 16, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Mostly cloudy, chance of rain, high near 60. Today’s sunrise was at 5:30 am; sunset will be at 8:42 pm.

SUNDAY MORNING ROAD-CLOSURE ALERT

Another reminder that the West Seattle 5K will close Alki/Harbor Avenues to through traffic ~8 am-11 am Sunday morning (May 18), and some Alki side streets will be blocked close to Alki Avenue.

ROAD WORK

-In South Alki, street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project is in a new phase, centered at 64th/Beach Drive – details and maps are here, along with what’s next.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays (tonight!) and Saturdays.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish will be back serving as the “bonus boat” sometime this morning, after being diverted to the Bremerton route because of urgent repairs on another boat.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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, May 15, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Mostly cloudy, chance of rain, high near 60. Today’s sunrise was at 5:31 am; sunset will be at 8:40 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project is in a new phase, centered at 64th/Beach Drive – details and maps are here, along with what’s next.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays and Saturdays.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Salish is serving as the “bonus boat”.

SUNDAY MORNING ALERT

We’re reminding you daily that the West Seattle 5K will close Alki/Harbor Avenues to through traffic ~8 am-11 am Sunday morning (May 18).

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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!

6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Mostly cloudy, chance of a bit of rain, high around 60. Today’s sunrise was at 5:32 am; sunset will be at 8:39 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project is in a new phase, centered at 64th/Beach Drive – details and maps are here, along with what’s next.

‘BIKE EVERYWHERE DAY’

This morning, riders can stop by West Seattle Bike Connections‘ special station by the west end of the low bridge, now until 9 am.

TRANSIT TODAY

Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later-evening sailings Fridays and Saturdays.

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Salish is serving as the “bonus boat”.

STADIUM ZONE

-Day game for the Mariners at T-Mobile Park, 1:10 pm game vs. the Yankees.

SUNDAY MORNING ALERT

Another reminder that the West Seattle 5K will close Alki/Harbor Avenues to through traffic ~8 am-11 am Sunday morning (May 18).

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Spokane Street Viaduct:

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!