West Seattle, Washington
02 Saturday
6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Showery and breezy, high around 50, possible afternoon thunderstorms. Sunrise at 7:01 am; sunset at 7:29 pm.
(Tuesday just before sunset – photo by Bob Burns)
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule through April 10.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for last-minute changes. The Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route is now on its spring/summer schedule, with 3 boats on weekends as well as weekdays.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes. Note that this Saturday brings Metro’s service change, with buses changing from Barton to Trenton in preparation for the repaving project.
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 (fully open but 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!
6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Rainy and breezy, high in the mid-50s. Sunrise at 7:03 am; sunset at 7:26 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule through April 10.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes. The Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route is now on its spring/summer schedule, with 3 boats on weekends as well as weekdays.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes.
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 (fully open but 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!
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, March 23, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Partly sunny, high in the low 50s. Sunrise at 7:05 am; sunset at 7:26 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule through April 10.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes. The Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route is now on its spring/summer schedule, with 3 boats on weekends as well as weekdays.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes.
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 (fully open but 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!
10:07 AM: The left side of that traffic-camera view shows the scene of a crash at the bottom of Highland Park Way hill, in the inside eastbound lane (as mentioned earlier in our morning traffic roundup). The crash is reported to involve a car and “transit van.” The car driver may have a head injury, according to police, so SFD medics are there. Avoid the area for a while.
10:27 AM: SFD has just been dispatched to a Highland Park child-care facility to check out kids who were reported to have been in the van, described as having had 12 kids and three adults inside at the time of the crash. We’ll follow up later with SFD. Meantime, the traffic-camera system is now malfunctioning so we can’t check on whether the crash scene has cleared or not.
11:27 AM: Traffic cameras are back online, and they show this scene has cleared.
12:56 PM: SFD spokesperson David Cuerpo tells us no one at the child-care site turned out to be hurt; at the scene, he says, a ~50-year-old woman was treated for minor injuries and did not need to be taken to a hospital.
9:35 AM: Crash at bottom of Highland Park Way hill, eastbound lanes.
Earlier:
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, March 20, 2026. (Spring arrives at 7:46 am- sunset watch with Alice tonight!)
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Same forecast as the past few days: Rainy, breezy, mid-50s high. Sunrise at 7:11 am; sunset at 7:22 pm.
(Thursday photo by Bob Burns)
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule through April 10.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule. Schedule changes starting Sunday – Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth gets 3 boats on weekends too.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes.
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 (fully open but 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!
6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, March 19, 2026. (Spring arrives tomorrow morning!)
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Same forecast as the past few days: Rainy, breezy, mid-50s high. Sunrise at 7:13 am; sunset at 7:20 pm.
(Wednesday photo by Bob Burns)
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule through April 10.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule. Schedule changes starting Sunday – Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth gets 3 boats on weekends too.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes.
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 (fully open but 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!
(WSB photos)
Though they’re working in the street, the crew along Fauntleroy Way east of California is part of the Morgan Junction EV-charging lot project. This is the first of about six weeks that they’re doing overnight work to run power cable across the street. Seattle City Light has said the work will not require a full closure of Fauntleroy at any point; they’re working four nights a week, Mondays through Thursdays, 7 pm to 4 am, with flaggers as needed.
City Light says, “They expect to complete excavation and restoration across Fauntleroy by the end of April. Crews will cover the work area with steel plates outside of work hours. These plates are safe to drive on.” The project has contractor Zenisco turning an old substation site at 4118 SW Morgan into an eight-space EV-fast-charging lot – yes, drivers will pay for the power – expected to open by late summer.
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (Spring starts Friday morning!)
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Rainy, breezy forecast yet again – high in the mid-50s. Sunrise at 7:15 am; sunset at 7:19 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule through April 10.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule. Schedule changes starting Sunday – Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth gets 3 boats on weekends too.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes.
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 (fully open but 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!
(‘Live’ image from camera inside south end of NB 99 tunnel)
12:05 AM: Received from WSDOT:
Both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in downtown Seattle are closed … for emergency maintenance.
There is no estimate when the tunnel will reopen.
WSDOT’s short notice did not hint at the reason for the maintenance, although it arrived in an email whose subject line mentioned “testing.”
2:05 AM: WSDOT just announced the tunnel has reopened. We’ll follow up this morning to see what the “emergency” was.
9:53 AM: A WSDOT spokesperson replied, “We needed to close the SR 99 tunnel last night for unplanned emergency maintenance on life safety systems. When we do this type of maintenance, our standard operating procedure is to close the tunnel.” We’re asking for specifics on followup – particularly, which “life-safety system” broke?
11:00 AM: Nothing “broke,” clarifies WSDOT’s RB McKeon, with whom we subsequently spoke by phone. During maintenance work that crews were doing on the tunnel’s operating system last night, “there can be a loss of communication with our Transportation Management Center,” and to ensure that wouldn’t happen with traffic in the tunnel, they closed it until the work was done.
10:14 AM: Police are responding to what was dispatched as a one-car spinout, reported in the area where we’ve been tracking spinouts before, near the Walking on Logs pullout toward the southwest end of the West Seattle Bridge. No serious injury or major traffic effects reported; the dispatcher has mentioned twice that the driver thinks she spun out on “an oil slick” in that area.
11:22 AM: Both westbound lanes will be temporarily closed at the scene while a tow truck removes the vehicle.
11:31 AM: The lanes have reopened.
6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (Spring starts Friday morning!)
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Rainy, breezy forecast again – high in the mid-50s. Sunrise at 7:17 am; sunset at 7:18 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule through April 10.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes.
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 (fully open again):
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!
6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, March 16, 2026. Spring arrives Friday morning!
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Rainy, breezy forecast – high in the mid-50s. Sunrise at 7:19 am; sunset at 7:16 pm.
1ST AVENUE S. BRIDGE REMINDER
All lanes are open again, both ways, but the speed limit remains 25 mph.
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule through April 10.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes.
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!
7:59 AM: Thanks to everyone for snow reports in comments! (We’ll have a gallery later too.)
Also thanks for the report on the wires-down call at 14th/Barton involving a tree fire.
8:36 AM: Tree down on cars by LA Fitness (thanks for the tip and photo):
8:51 AM: Tree down in 3500 block of SW Webster, per police radio, blocking the street.
9:03 AM: Steady snow up here now.
Earlier:
5:57 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, March 13, 2026, fifth day of the repair closure for the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge. The South Park Bridge is a major detour route:
The West Seattle low bridge too.
SLUSHY WEATHER
As noted a few hours ago, the oft-predicted “rain/snow mix” tipped the latter way for some, so beware of lingering slush. But at least where we are, the rain seems to be in charge again. The forecast says the mix may continue this morning, with some fog – high in the low 40s. Sunrise is at 7:26 am; sunset at 7:12 pm. One week until spring!
MORE SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
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.
CHECK WEATHER/TRAFFIC VIA 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.
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes. (Note that buses usually traveling the NB 1st Avenue S. Bridge are using the South Park Bridge, but no missed stops, Metro told us.)
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!
5:20 PM: Thanks for the tip. SDOT confirms the West Seattle low bridge is currently closed to car/truck traffic because of “mechanical issues.” No ETA yet for a fix. (The live camera view suggests people bicycling or walking are able to use it, though.)
6:40 PM: SDOT says the bridge has “resumed normal operation.”
ADDED: We asked SDOT what the issues were. Spokesperson Ethan Bergerson replied, “The issue was related to the barrier gates and tail lock on the east side of the bridge. During the closing process, a fault code triggered an automatic stoppage of bridge operations. The on-call electrician responded and was able to diagnose the issue and reset the system, allowing the bridge to return to normal operations.”
5:59 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 12, 2026, fourth day of what has become a 5-day repair closure for the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge. The South Park Bridge is the major detour for those coming from the south:
The West Seattle low bridge is an alternative too.
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..
WEATHER AND SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast says it’ll be rainy and breezy – high in the mid-40s. Sunrise is at 7:28 am; sunset at 7:10 pm. Eight days until spring!
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes. (Note that buses usually traveling the NB 1st Avenue S. Bridge are using the South Park Bridge, but no missed stops, Metro told us.)
MORE SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
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.
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!
8:05 AM: Thanks to the reader who’s checked out major routes leading to the bridge, reporting backups again today.
Earlier:
5:59 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, March 11, 2026, third day of what has changed to a 5-day repair closure for the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge. The South Park Bridge is the major detour for those coming from the south:
The West Seattle low bridge is an alternative too.
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..
WEATHER – WITH WIND ALERT – AND SUNRISE/SUNSET
That rain/snow mix never did materialize. Now, we have a Wind Advisory alert for this afternoon and evening – SW winds 25 to 30 mph, possibly gusting to 50 mph. Otherwise, the forecast says it’ll be rainy,- high in the low 50s. Sunrise is at 7:30 am; sunset at 7:09 pm. Nine days until spring!
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes. (Note that buses usually traveling the NB 1st Avenue S. Bridge are using the South Park Bridge, but no missed stops, Metro told us.)
MORE SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
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.
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!
Just announced tonight by WSDOT – the repair closure of the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge won’t end tomorrow night after all:
The timeline for crews to complete temporary emergency repairs of the northbound State Route 99 First Avenue South bridge has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 13.
Washington State Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews have been working to modify existing grated panels and install steel plates over the cracked grates to restore safe vehicle access across all lanes since the full closure began on Monday morning, March 9.
(WSDOT photo)
Damage is more extensive than inspectors initially thought and the work to realign the area where the two spans of the bridge meet is very precise and methodical. This area experiences some of the greatest stress on the bridge as vehicles travel across it. Carefully adjusting this section of the bridge helps to create a smoother transition and reduces stress where the two spans meet.
As a reminder, this work is intended to immediately stabilize the bridge and reopen all lanes to traffic before the second phase of work begins in mid-to-late April, when contractor crews working for WSDOT will replace the worst of the failing panels before summer. The third phase of this work is a full replacement of the northbound bridge deck and construction is expected in 2027. During its last full inspection, this bridge was rated in fair condition.
7:20 AM: Thanks for the tips about the crash scene cleanup with City Light on northbound 35th north of Thistle. Log shows it happened just after 3 am. No major injuries. (Added: SFD says they treated a 19-year-old and that he was taken to the hospital by private ambulancw; they confirm the driver crashed into a utility pole.)
7:46 AM Texter reports Admiral, bridge-bound, is backed up in a big way.
7:55 AM: High bridge EB crash, center lane by NB 99 exit, no injuries.
8:18 AM; Texter reports Delridge to the bridge is backed up seriously too. (But not their H Line bus.)
8:34 AM: Fauntleroy backup to the bridge too.
8:36 AM: SDOT says bridge crash has cleared.
8:51 AM: Reports keep coming in about backups on other routes. West Marginal Way too (texted photo below):
9:03 AM: Police radio reports a crash at Avalon/Bradford (just south of the bridge).
Earlier:
5:59 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, March 10, 2026, second day of a 3-day repair closure for the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge. The South Park Bridge is the major detour for those coming from the south:
The West Seattle low bridge is an alternative too.
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..
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Rain/snow mix possible this morning, says the forecast again – high in the mid-40s, brisk breeze again too. Daylight Saving Time is here, so our sunrise is at 7:31 am; sunset at 7:07 pm. Ten days until spring!
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes.
MORE SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
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.
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! It’s Monday, March 9, 2026, the scheduled start of a 3-day repair closure for the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge. One major detour for people coming from the south will be across the South Park Bridge:
The West Seattle low bridge is an alternative for crossing the river, too.
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.
BUS REROUTES: Metro hadn’t posted any as of early today but check here.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Rain/snow mix possible this morning, says the forecast – high in the upper 40s. Daylight Saving Time is here, so it’s unrise at 7:33 am; sunset at 7:06 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes.
MORESPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
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.
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!
(WSDOT photo)
The northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge‘s two right lanes have been closed for more than two weeks, and starting early Monday morning, the entire northbound bridge is scheduled to close for three days. As announced back on Wednesday, this will be the first phase of a three-phase plan to repair cracks in the bridge deck’s steel grates – first repairs, then in April replacement of nine panels, then next year, full bridge-deck replacement. Again, this is all on the northbound side, which is 40 years older than the southbound side. The closure will start at 5 am Monday and is scheduled to end by 8 pm Wednesday; during the closure, people headed toward NB 509 from the Roxbury corridor will be pointed toward S. Cloverdale and eastward to the South Park Bridge. Once this closure’s over, all NB lanes of the bridge will be open, but the temporary 25 mph speed limit will remain in effect until after the April work – no start date for that yet.
11:47 AM: Police have told dispatch that they’re closing northbound Delridge at Orchard for a collision response. It was initially reported as a child on a scooter hit by a car; one SFD engine has been sent for medical care, and the subsequent description was 11-year-old boy on bicycle, minor injuries. The driver is reported to be on scene. Avoid the area for a while.
11:56 AM: Further verification that the child’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, he’ll be taken to a hospital by AMR ambulance. As for what he was riding, a passerby who texted us described it as a scooter.
12:04 PM: Police say they’re ready to reopen Delridge at the scene.
8:55 AM: If you wondered about the Metro alert for a “fire response in Delridge” potentially delaying the H Line, that’s a medical response for a suspected overdose at Cottage Grove Commons on the northbound side of the 5400 block of Delridge Way SW and the patient is being transported so it’ll likely clear soon.
Earlier:
6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, March 6, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET + TIME CHANGE
More rain, says the forecast – high in the low 50s. Sunrise at 6:39 am; sunset at 6:01 pm. (Starting Sunday, sunsets will move to after 7 pm following the time change at 2 am that day to “spring forward” an hour!)
(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
1ST AVENUE S. BRIDGE ALERT UPDATE
Two lanes are still closed on the NB side of this bridge, and the speed limit remains 25 mph. WSDOT delivered its update Wednesday with three main points: #1, the northbound bridge will be closed next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday for temporary repairs; #2, starting sometime in the second half of April, a longer NB closure for the second phase of repairs; next year, full replacement of the NB bridge deck. Here’s our Thursday followup with more information, including closure-related detouring next week.
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes.
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 (see the expanded WSDOT alert above):
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!
11:33 AM: Thanks to Kersti for the tip and photo. SFD and SPD crews are at California/Graham right now for what’s logged as a gas-leak response.
11:49 AM: The response, logged for a residential address just west of the intersection, is wrapping up. We’re following up with SFD.
12:51 PM: Here’s SFD’s wrapup, via spokesperson Kaila Lafferty: “At 10:50 a.m., crews were dispatched to a report of a natural gas leak on the exterior of a residence at 44th Ave SW & SW Graham St. Crews arrived and detected levels of natural gas. Puget Sound Energy responded and secured the leak. Crews returned to service by 12:02 p.m. No injuries reported.”
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