West Seattle, Washington
03 Friday
2:21 PM: Thanks for the tip. The Seattle Public Utilities water-trouble map confirms emergency repairs are under way at California/Juneau; our tipster says one lane is blocked. We’re headed down the hill for a look.
2:43 PM: The problem is on the northbound side of California, north of Juneau. Traffic’s getting by both ways using the southbound side.
4:57 PM: SPU says water service in the area has been restored, adding in response to our followup questions:
SPU received calls around 12:30 p.m. about the incident at California Avenue Southwest and Southwest Juneau Street. SPU dispatched a response crew, which arrived about 20 minutes later. The crew determined the break involved a 12-inch cast iron pipe and turned off water around 1:10 p.m. to make repairs in the residential and business area. The cause of the break is unknown.
6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, September 5, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast is for sun (and smoke), high in the low 80s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:33 am; sunset will be at 7:40 pm.
BACK TO SCHOOL
All schools are now back in session.
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 Issaquah, 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.
TUNNEL ALERT
The Highway 99 tunnel will close overnight late tonight/early tomorrow – here’s the WSDOT alert:
From 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 to 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, maintenance crews will close both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle between S Atlantic Street and Roy Street for tunnel maintenance. The Royal Brougham to northbound SR 99 and 6th Street to southbound SR 99 ramps will close at 9 p.m.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the view 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, September 4, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast is for sun, high in the upper 70s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:32 am; sunset will be at 7:42 pm.
BACK TO SCHOOL
All schools are now back in session.
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 Issaquah, 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.
TUNNEL ALERT
The Highway 99 tunnel will close overnight late Friday/early Saturday – here’s the WSDOT alert:
From 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 to 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, maintenance crews will close both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle between S Atlantic Street and Roy Street for tunnel maintenance. The Royal Brougham to northbound SR 99 and 6th Street to southbound SR 99 ramps will close at 9 p.m.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the view 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!
8:09 AM: Texter says eastbound West Seattle Bridge is backing up west of Delridge onramp because of a rear-ender involving a school bus and a car.
8:44 AM: An officer just told dispatch that the lanes are all open now.
9 AM: Readers tell us that’s NOT so. Backup persists too. (See comments – also, this texted photo of backup:)
Earlier:
6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast is for sun, high in the low 80s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:29 am; sunset will be at 7:46 pm.
REOPENED
-One last reminder – Admiral Way Bridge work is mostly done, so Fairmount Avenue beneath the bridge has reopened after 13 months.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Almost everyone who’s not back already will be back today, including Seattle Public Schools. That means School Street restrictions are back in effect near some schools (note that Madison MS has painted curb bulbs too); the new speed cam near West Seattle High School is not expected to be activated until later this month, but pre-existing cameras will be operating.
TRANSIT TODAY
Fare changes – One last reminder, Metro and Water Taxi fare changes took effect Monday (mostly increases); here’s what to know.
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 Issaquah, 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.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the view 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, September 2, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast is for sun and pm haze, high in the upper 70s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:29 am; sunset will be at 7:46 pm.
REOPENED
–Admiral Way Bridge work is mostly done, so Fairmount Avenue beneath the bridge has reopened after 13 months.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Here’s who starts today:
Holy Rosary School
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School
Bridge School Cooperative Elementary
Vashon Island School District
TRANSIT TODAY
Fare changes – Metro and Water Taxi fare changes took effect Monday (mostly increases); here’s what to know.
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 Issaquah, 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.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the view 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!
11:14 PM: Avoid Delridge/Trenton – a crash is reported to be blocking the intersection and police have just told dispatch that “one of the parties involved” is getting CPR, but at this early stage they’re “not sure if he was a pedestrian or in a vehicle.”
11:30 PM: Thanks to Corey for the photos. Toward the center of the photo above you can see that one driver went through a fence. We haven’t heard anything further about the status of the person initially reported to be getting CPR.
12:28 AM: Police have just described this over the radio as a suspected case of DUI. Meantime, they’re waiting for an SDOT cleanup crew. whose work will enable the intersection to reopen. And we have an inquiry out to SFD regarding injuries.
1:01 AM: Officers have just told dispatch that the intersection has reopened.
ADDED MONDAY AFTERNOON: SFD says two people were treated, neither with life-threatening injuries:
-40-year-old male who was in stable condition. He was transported to Harborview via AMR.
-50-year-old female in stable condition. She was transported to a hospital via AMR.
(Reader photo)
2:08 PM: Thanks for the tip and photo. Northbound California Avenue SW is blocked in the 6900 block right now, just south of Morgan Junction, after a multi-car crash. No one hurt, according to our tipster, but avoid the area for a while. The tipster reports, “Driver heading south swerved or lost control somehow and drove into a car heading northbound as well as a parked car.”
2:37 PM: Police are on scene now; our tipster reports the northbound lane is still blocked.
3:37 PM: Our tipster says both lanes are open now.
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, August 29, 2025, heading into Labor Day weekend.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast is for clouds, then sun, high in the low 80s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:24 am; sunset will be at 7:54 pm.
ROAD WORK
-Will Admiral Way Bridge work indeed be mostly over by day’s end, as SDOT had suggested?
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On regular schedule and routes today. (Monday will be on a Sunday schedule.)
Washington State Ferries – WSF has three-boat service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas, M/V Issaquah, and M/V Sealth. Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where. (Monday will be on a Saturday schedule.)
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights. (The WT *will* be in service on Monday.)
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the view 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: Texted photo)
9:48 PM: SPD and SFD are on the scene of what’s described as a collision between a driver and motorcyclist in the 1600 block of Harbor Avenue SW. The 18-year-old rider is reported to be injured but his injuries are not described as life-threatening. Most of the street is blocked, though, officers have told dispatch, and they’re calling tow crews for both the car and the motorcycle, so avoid the area for a while.
9:54 PM: The rider is being taken to a hospital. According to emergency radio, he was believed to be speeding when he hit the driver.
10:51 PM: Police just told dispatch the street is clear.
Separate from upcoming projects to replace two culverts that carry Fauntleroy Creek under local roads, emergency repairs are needed for the California SW culvert in the Fauntleroy Church/Y/Schoolhouse area. Seattle Public Utilities has announced the start date:
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) will be making emergency repairs to a storm drainage culvert under California Ave at the Fauntleroy Creek crossing. Severe cracks and breaks have damaged the culvert crossing and within the Fauntleroy Church parking lot and will impact and wash out the arterial should it fail. This emergency project is intended to provide asset life until the greater culvert replacement project is constructed.
LOCATION
California Ave SW (Fauntleroy Church parking lot)SCHEDULE & HOURS
Work will start as early as September 22 and will last through October 2025
Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5 pmANTICIPATED IMPACTS
-Equipment in the right of way on California Ave SW
-A new traffic pattern on California Ave SW, with flaggers directing traffic thru the work zone during working hours
-Parking restrictions near the work zone
-Pedestrian and bike lane detours
-Increased construction traffic, noise, dirt, and vibrations
-Pavement excavation and restoration
-Limited access to driveways during construction work hours
Here’s the construction notice featuring all of the above.
9:22 AM: Reader in comments says a crash is blocking SW 107th at 18th SW in White Center.
Earlier:
6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, August 28, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast suggests chance of showers, then sunny, high around 80. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:23 am; sunset will be at 7:56 pm.
ROAD WORK
-SDOT says Admiral Way Bridge work should mostly wrap up before week’s end, meaning Fairmount Avenue beneath the bridge will reopen (closure sign was still up as of end-of-day Wednesday, though).
-WSDOT says tunnel-texture work is done.
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 Issaquah, 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.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the view 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!
(WSB photo, January 2025)
One week from today, Seattle Public Schools begins the 2025-2026 school year. Even if your family doesn’t have a student or school staffer, you’ll be affected by the resumption of school-related traffic and transportation management, including school-zone speed limit and School Street closures. The Madison Middle School PTSA asked us to remind you about their School Street – 45th Avenue SW in front of the school, between SW Spokane and SW Hinds, will close to through traffic on weekdays again this school year. Several other West Seattle schools have set up School Streets; at one, Genesee Hill Elementary, SDOT has declared it to be permanent. This will be the first full year for Madison’s School Street, which was launched last January.
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
No more heat alerts, for now. The forecast for today is mostly cloudy, slight chance of showers, upper 70s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:21 am; sunset will be at 7:58 pm.
ROAD WORK
-SDOT says Admiral Way Bridge work should mostly wrap up this week, meaning Fairmount Avenue beneath the bridge will reopen. The outside eastbound lane had work crews for a while Tuesday, but was clear by the time we went through at 6:30 pm.
-WSDOT says tunnel-texture work was wrapping up in one more closure overnight and should be over now.
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 Issaquah, 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.
STADIUM ZONE
Mariners at home vs. San Diego again today, day game this time – 1:10 pm.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Reopened Sunday afternoon after a day and a half of work. Here’s the view 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, August 26, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
The heat-alert has been downgraded; now it’s a Heat Advisory until 8 pm tonight. Monday’s high was a record-tying (for the date) 91 degrees. The forecast for today is sunny, mid-80s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:29 am; sunset will be at 8 pm, the last sunset in the 8 pm hour until April 16, 2026.
(Recent sunset photographed by Paige)
ROAD WORK
-SDOT says Admiral Way Bridge work should mostly wrap up this week, meaning Fairmount Avenue beneath the bridge will reopen.
-WSDOT says tunnel-texture work has shifted to southbound 99:
All southbound SR 99 lanes through the tunnel will close from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly through Thursday morning, Aug. 28, for texturing the driving surface. All southbound SR 99 traffic will need to exit to Denny Way. The Sixth Avenue North on-ramp to southbound SR 99 and the right lane of southbound SR 99 will close an hour earlier at 10 p.m. A signed detour around the tunnel closure will use city streets and southbound I-5.
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. Tonight’s the last extra later-evening-service night for M’s games, because of …
STADIUM ZONE
Mariners at home vs. San Diego again tonight, 6:40 pm.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Reopened Sunday afternoon after a day and a half of work. Here’s the view 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, August 25, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
The Extreme Heat Warning alert is now extended until 5 am Wednesday. Sunday was Seattle’s hottest August 24th on record, with a high of 90 degrees. The forecast for today is sunny, mid-80s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:19 am; sunset will be at 8:02 pm. Tomorrow will be the last sunset in the 8 pm hour until April 16, 2026.
(Sunday’s sunset – photo by Victoria Gnatoka)
ROAD WORK
-SDOT says Admiral Way Bridge work should be almost wrapped up this week, meaning Fairmount Avenue beneath the bridge will reopen.
-WSDOT says tunnel-texture work has shifted to southbound 99:
All southbound SR 99 lanes through the tunnel will close from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly Monday, Aug. 25, through Thursday morning, Aug. 28, for texturing the driving surface. All southbound SR 99 traffic will need to exit to Denny Way. The Sixth Avenue North on-ramp to southbound SR 99 and the right lane of southbound SR 99 will close an hour earlier at 10 p.m. A signed detour around the tunnel closure will use city streets and southbound I-5.
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
Mariners at home vs. San Diego tonight, 6:40 pm.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Reopened Sunday afternoon after a day and a half of work. Here’s the view 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 low-bridge SDOT camera, post-reopening)
Since last time we checked, the West Seattle low bridge has reopened to all surface traffic after weekend repairs that originally were expected to run as late as 10 pm tonight. We’ll be following up with SDOT tomorrow re: how the repairs went and if any other closures are ahead.
(WSB photo, July 2024)
Quick update from SDOT on the Admiral Way Bridges work, one week after our previous update – spokesperson Mariam Ali messaged us this morning to say, “Just wanted to give you a heads up that we should be mostly done with this project by Labor Day.” Does that include Fairmount Avenue reopening beneath the bridge? She said yes. As our photo above shows, the original projection for that reopening was six months ago; SDOT says scope expansion, such as added painting, stretched out the timeline for the project.
6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, August 22, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
The Heat Advisory alert kicks in at 11 am today. The forecast for today is sunny, low 80s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:15 am; sunset will be at 8:08 pm.
ROAD WORK AND OTHER CLOSURES, INCLUDING THIS WEEKEND
-California SW will close north of Admiral Way this afternoon through late Saturday night for the Admiral Block Party and Pre-Party.
-The West Seattle low bridge is scheduled to close this weekend, starting at 7 am Saturday, continuing as late as 10 pm Sunday.
-The state’s planned highway/tunnel work list has changed – here’s the latest version.
–Admiral Way Bridge seismic 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 (tonight!) and Saturday nights, and on other weeknights with Mariners home games.
STADIUM ZONE
Mariners start a six-game homestand tonight, 7:10 pm vs. the A’s.
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, August 21, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
A Heat Advisory alert will be in effect Friday morning through Tuesday morning. Today, sunny, mid-70s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:13 am; sunset will be at 8:10 pm.
ROAD WORK, INCLUDING WEEKEND PREVIEWS
-Overnight Highway 99 tunnel closures for resurfacing are scheduled to continue tonight – details here.
-That’s just part of a BIG slate of state highway work announced for this weekend – including lane closures Saturday morning on the 1st Ave. S. Bridge. (Afternoon update: WSDOT has postponed the 1st Ave. S. bridge work.) Speaking of bridges ….
-The low bridge is scheduled to close this weekend, starting at 7 am Saturday, continuing as late as 10 pm Sunday; we’re checking today to see if its Wednesday pm trouble changed those plans.
–Admiral Way Bridge seismic 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.
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!
5:01 PM: There’s no formal traffic alert about it yet but the low bridge is closed for surface traffic – bicycle traffic in particular is backing up – and a texter says it’s been closed for more than 20 minutes. We’re checking with SDOT.
5:09 PM: Just got this reply, “There is an issue and maintenance in the way. Don’t know ETA on reopening and what the issue is. It is stuck.” It was already set to be shut down all next weekend (starting at 7 am Saturday, August 23) for work to repair a part that SDOT explains “controls how fast the bridge opens.”
5:19 PM: The live camera shows the bicyclists are going around the bridge gates. Not an option for the motor-vehicle drivers, who are turning around to leave the bridge.
6:40 PM: Not fixed yet and no ETA from SDOT yet.
9:40 PM: Open again. We’ll follow up tomorrow on the cause.
6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Cloudy, then clearing, high in the low 70s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:12 am; sunset will be at 8:11 pm.
ROAD WORK
-Overnight Highway 99 tunnel closures for resurfacing are scheduled to continue tonight – details here.
–Admiral Way Bridge seismic work continues.
-The low bridge is scheduled to close this weekend, starting at 7 am Saturday, continuing as late as 10 pm Sunday.
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
Sounders FC hosts Club Puebla, 8 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 Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Let us know if you encounter any flashing signals or other holdovers from this morning’s big but mostly short-lived power outage.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Cloudy, high in the mid-70s. Today’s sunrise will be at 6:11 am; sunset will be at 8:13 pm.
ROAD WORK
-Overnight Highway 99 tunnel closures for resurfacing are scheduled to continue tonight – details here.
–Admiral Way Bridge seismic work continues.
-The low bridge is scheduled to close this weekend, Saturday-Sunday, August 23-24, for cylinder work. (We’ee re-verifying specifics with SDOT.)
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!
Thanks to Cindi for the pic and tip. We don’t know how much longer they’ll be there, but a utility crew has blocked off the outside southbound lane of 35th just past Findlay and is working in a hole in the street. That’s several blocks north of where the street becomes one lane each way, so give yourself extra time if you’re heading that way.
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