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!

6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Partly sunny, high in the mid-60s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:33 am; sunset will be at 8:38 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’ TOMORROW

Wednesday morning, riders can stop by West Seattle Bike Connections‘ special station by the west end of the low bridge, 6-9 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

–Mariners are home again tonight, 6:40 pm game vs. the Yankees.

SUNDAY MORNING ALERT

Early warning that the West Seattle 5K will close Alki/Harbor Avenues to through traffic for a few hours 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!

1:32 PM: If you have to head east of West Seattle – you might want to wait a while. Traffic feeds are tracking two big incidents – one a crash that has blocked all of eastbound I-90 near Rainier Avenue, one a crash that has blocked much of southbound I-5 at Spokane St. (the West Seattle Bridge). And big backups are reported with both. Even once the scenes are clear, backups take a while longer to dissipate.

2:42 PM: The I-5 crash scene is clear, per WSDOT, which says the I-90 crash scene is in cleanup mode.

6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, May 12, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Chance of showers today/tonight, high in the low 60s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:35 am; sunset will be at 8:37 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project enters 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”.

STADIUM ZONE

–Mariners are home again tonight, 6:40 pm game vs. the Yankees.

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!

Police are just now being dispatched to a crash scene in the 6700 block of West Marginal, though it happened more than an hour ago. A driver hit and knocked down a tree, according to dispatch and a tip we received. Dispatch tells officers that the driver’s parent picked them up and took them to an emergency room; the car is still there, though police are now calling for a tow.

6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, May 9, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Partly sunny, high in the low 60s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:39 am; sunset will be at 8:33 pm.

WEEKEND NOTE

-560+ sales big and small in all of West Seattle’s neighborhoods Saturday for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day.

STADIUM ZONE

–Mariners are back home starting tonight, 6:40 pm game vs. Toronto.

ROAD WORK

-Street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project is under way – details and map here, along with what’s next after this first phase.

-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side is still closed; here’s a project update.

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, plus M/V Salish is serving as the “bonus boat”. P.S. Next round of community meetings – online, systemwide – have been announced for later this month.

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!

8:58 AM: Thanks to the person who just called to report an incident blocking the left lane of the eastbound high bridge approaching I-5, saying it’s “not super-obvious until you come up on it” and that it’s backing up traffic.

Earlier:

6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, May 8, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Mostly sunny, high in the low 60s. Today’s sunrise was at 5:40 am; sunset will be at 8:31 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project is under way – details and map here, along with what’s next after this first phase.

-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side is still closed; here’s a project update.

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”. P.S. Next round of community meetings – online, systemwide – have been announced for later this month.

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 Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Mostly cloudy, possible pm showers, high near 65. Today’s sunrise was at 5:42 am; sunset will be at 8:30 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project has begun, we confirmed by visiting the area on Tuesday (photo above) – details and map here, along with what’s next after this first phase.

-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side is still closed; here’s a project update.

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”. P.S. Next round of community meetings – online, systemwide – have been announced for later this month.

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!

12:02 PM: According to police-radio exchanges, a tree hit by a truck has fallen into overhead cables across part of the 3200 block of Harbor Avenue, and it’s causing trouble as other trucks continue hitting it, so police are working to close that stretch of the street until it can be removed. We’re heading over for a look.

12:47 PM: Couldn’t get a photo but avoid the Harbor/ Spokane intersection. Drivers are being diverted east and uphill via City View to Admiral and it’s gridlock on very narrow streets.

1:32 PM: Not resolved yet. We tried to get close enough for a photo from the north end, but that closure starts blocks north of the scene.

1:38 PM: According to radio exchanges, a tree crew is on scene now and hopes to have the tree removed within an hour.

2:08 PM: Officers just announced Harbor Avenue has reopened both ways.

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

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Warm day ahead! Sunny and upper 70s expected! Today’s sunrise was at 5:43 am; sunset will be at 8:29 pm.

ROAD WORK

-Street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project could start as soon as this week on Beach Drive SW just south of 63rd – details and map here.

-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side is still closed; here’s a project update.

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”. P.S. Next round of community meetings – online, systemwide – have been announced for later this month.

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!

8:14 AM: Thanks for the tip. 4th/Spokane (surface) is blocked while police investigate a deadly crash.

9:04 AM: Police have just published an update – they are looking for a hit-run driver who hit and killed an 83-year-old woman who was “walking westbound in the pedestrian crosswalk when an SUV ran her over when making a right turn onto Spokane from 4th.” The SPD update did not include a description of the SUV/driver. (update) Audio from the early dispatches, however, described it as a Jeep, possibly dark red/maroon. The first callout was at quarter till 8.

9:17 AM: Collision at Highland Park Way/West Marginal, but police report no injuries, so SFD is leaving that scene.

9:55 AM: 4th/Spokane has reopened. No word of an arrest yet.

Earlier:

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, May 5, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Sunny and mid-60s expected today, mid-70s tomorrow! Today’s sunrise was at 5:45 am; sunset will be at 8:27 pm.

(Sunday sunset silhouette, photographed by Mike Burns)

ROAD WORK

-Street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project could start as soon as today on Beach Drive SW just south of 63rd – details and map here.

-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side is still closed.

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”. P.S. Next round of community meetings – online, systemwide – have been announced for later this month.

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!

(Added: Reader photo)

4:47 PM: Emergency responders are on the way to a two-vehicle crash reported at Belvidere and Admiral [map], both SUVs, one (a CR-V) reported to be overturned. Updates to come.

4:52 PM: SFD crews on the scene report everyone got out of the vehicles OK, and confirm that one flipped.

South of Alki Point, work affecting street and sidewalk users is about to get going, related to the Alki Standby Generator Project to increase power reliability for nearby wastewater facilities. The King County Wastewater Treatment Division has outlined what you will need to know – here are key excerpts from its bulletin:

Temporary lane change on Beach Drive SW between 63rd Avenue Southwest and Southwest Spokane Street begins as early as Monday, May 5

Crews will demolish and then replace three concrete panels on Beach Drive Southwest between 63rd Avenue Southwest and Southwest Spokane Street.

Vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be maintained … Several street parking spots on Beach Drive SW will be temporarily unavailable
WHEN: As early as Monday, May 5. Work will take place over approximately seven weekdays.

This work is necessary to better align the roadway with surrounding concrete panels.

Limited roadway access on Beach Drive Southwest between 63rd Avenue Southwest and 64th Avenue Southwest begins as early as Monday, May 5

Crews will begin work to relocate a waterline and excavate the roadway to install electrical conduit:

Waterline relocation
WHAT: Roadway digging and waterline relocation.

This work includes a temporary Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) water service shutoff for some nearby homes. SPU will notify specific homes affected by this service shutoff at least 48 hours in advance. Please contact SPU at (206) 684-3000 if you have questions.

Westbound Beach Drive Southwest will be closed at intersection with 64th Avenue Southwest.
-Pedestrian traffic will be maintained.
-Some street parking spots on Beach Drive Southwest and 64th Avenue Southwest near the work area will be temporarily unavailable.
WHEN: As early as Monday, May 5. Work will take place over approximately five weekdays. Some weekend work is possible.

Roadway excavation and electrical conduit install
WHAT: Roadway digging and temporary repaving.
Beach Drive Southwest will be closed between 63rd Avenue Southwest and 64th Avenue Southwest. Crews will direct local access as necessary for residences on this block. … Some street parking spots along Beach Drive Southwest along the work area will be temporarily unavailable.
WHEN: As early as Monday, May 12.

Work in this area will take place through approximately mid-July. Some weekend work is possible.
WHERE: Beach Drive Southwest between 63rd Avenue Southwest and 64th Avenue Southwest.

CHANGES FOR SIDEWALK USERS
Alternating sidewalk closures on Beach Drive Southwest between 63rd Avenue Southwest and 64th Avenue Southwest
There will be multiple periods of sidewalk closures associated with the roadwork noted above. As crews move around the work area, they will direct sidewalk users as necessary to either the north side or south side of Beach Drive Southwest.

Full details and aerial maps can be seen here. This is all in preparation for the generator project, which itself is still months away.

6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, May 2, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Sunny and warm again today, high near 70, showers possible tonight. Today’s sunrise was at 5:49 am; sunset will be at 8:23 pm.

(Thursday sunset, photographed by Hana Alishio)

ROAD WORK

-Street work for the Alki Standby Generator Project could start as soon as Monday (May 5) on Beach Drive SW just south of 63rd – details and map here.

-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side is still closed.

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, plus M/V Salish is serving as the “bonus boat”. P.S. Next round of community meetings – online, systemwide – have been announced for later this month.

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! It’s Thursday, May 1, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Sunny and warm, high in low 70s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 5:51 am and 8:22 pm.

(Wednesday sunset, photographed by James Bratsanos)

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”. P.S. Next round of community meetings – online, systemwide – have been announced for later this month.

ROAD WORK

-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side is still closed.

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!