West Seattle, Washington
16 Friday
9:28 AM: Police are checking out a reported stopped/stalled vehicle on the eastbound bridge at the exit to northbound I-5.
Earlier:
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Another sunny day,, high in the low 60s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:05 am and 8:10 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, which means 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”.
ROAD WORK
-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side remains closed.
-With the sunny weather, more work crews are out – please let us know if you see a project affecting traffic.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
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 PM: Seattle Fire is sending a “rescue extrication” response to a report of someone trapped in a vehicle on SW Henderson between 13th and 14th, after reportedly hitting a parked vehicle. Police say the crash has SW Henderson completely blocked. Updates to come.
5:09 PM: Most of the responding units have been canceled.
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: By the time we got to the scene, all we saw was the bashed-in RV in our photo above. We couldn’t confirm that was the hit vehicle until the HPAC meeting tonight, at which Officer German Barreto mentioned it. SPD Community Service Officers just told the same meeting they’d also talked to the residents of that RV afterward.
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
More sunshine expected today,, high in the upper 50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:06 am and 8:09 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule has begun, 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”.
ROAD WORK
-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side remains closed.
-With the nice weather, projects may pop up without warning – please let us know if you see one affecting traffic.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
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!
10:58 PM: Seattle Fire is sending a “rescue extrication” response to the 7100 block of 35th SW [vicinity map], where a car is reported to have gone sideways after hitting a parked car, trapping the driver. Updates to come.
11:01 PM: The driver is reported to have gotten out of the vehicle, described only as a Jeep, without assistance, so the response is being downsized.
11:35 PM: Went over for a quick photo. No traffic effects; the crash is on the west (southbound) side.
9:20 AM: Collision at Glenn/Oregon on the west side of The Junction, with police and SFD responding.
Earlier:
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, April 21, 2025; schools are back in session after spring break.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Cleearing today,, high in the upper 50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:08 am and 8:08 pm.
(Saturday night’s sunset from Cove Park in Fauntleroy – photo by Tom Trulin)
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule has begun, with later-in-the-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”.
ROAD WORK
-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side remains closed.
-With the nice weather, projects may pop up without warning – please let us know if you see one affecting traffic.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
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! It’s Friday, April 18, 2025; last day of spring break for most local schools.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
More sunshine today,, high near 70. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:14 am and 8:03 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule has begun, with later-in-the-evening sailings Fridays (starting tonight) and Saturdays (started last weekend). Note Sunday change, below.
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”.
WEEKEND NOTE
-As reported here Thursday, the West Seattle Water Taxi starts late on Sunday because of the annual underwater cleanup at Seacrest.
ROAD WORK
-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side remains closed.
-With the nice weather, projects may pop up without warning – please let us know if you see one affecting traffic.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
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!
8:38 AM: SFD is checking out a possible fire on a bus pulled over and evacuated on the eastbound bridge near the 99 exit. The bus was smoking per a photo sent by a reader but isn’t any longer and they’re not finding any evidence of fire.
Earlier:
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, April 17, 2025; for most schools in the area, spring break continues.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
More sunshine expected again today,, high in the low 60s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:16 am and 8:02 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule has begun, with later-in-the-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”.
ROAD WORK
-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side remains closed.
-King County Roads says the SW 104th work is over in White Center.
-With the nice weather, projects may pop up without warning – please let us know if you see one affecting traffic.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
7:39 AM: Thanks for the tips about police at the northbound bus stop by the Fauntleroy ferry dock. The heavy response was because of a call for backup – a suspect was reported to be “fighting” with an officer. Still looking into what started it – incident audio indicates some kind of incident on a C Line bus.
7:50 AM: Police arrested the suspect and are taking him to jail. The bus has been released to move on. We hope to have more followup info later.
Earlier:
6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, April 16, 2025, and for most schools in the area, spring break continues.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
More sunshine expected,, breezy, high in the low 60s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:17 am and 8:01 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle servicen; spring/summer schedule has begun, with later-in-the-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”.
ROAD WORK
-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side remains closed.
-King County Roads says the SW 104th work is over in White Center.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
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 Tuesday, April 15, 2025, and for most schools in the area, spring break continues. Plus, it’s federal tax-deadline day.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
More sunshine expected,, low 60s high. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:19 am and 7:59 pm. (Tomorrow brings the first 8+ pm sunset!)
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle servicen; spring/summer schedule has begun, with later-in-the-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”. … Also, WSF has launched an “online open house” for feedback on changes to the two-boat Triangle Route schedule once the route is regularly back to a three-boat schedule, expected June 30.
ROAD WORK
-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side remains closed.
-The daily SW 100th closure in White Center, 15th to 16th, has been extended through the 18th, according to King County Roads.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
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! It’s Friday, April 11, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Your Friday forecast has a slight chance of morning rain, then sunshine this afternoon, mid-50s high. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:27 am and 7:54 pm. (Wednesday brings the first 8+ pm sunset!)
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle servicen; spring/summer schedule, with later-in-the-evening sailings two nights a week, starts Saturday (April 12).
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”.
ROAD WORK
-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the eastbound/southbound side remains closed.
-The daily SW 100th closure in White Center, 15th to 16th, has been extended through the 18th, according to King County Roads. (Thanks to Gill for the heads-up.)
BUSY AT THE BEACH
–UW beach volleyball hosts a tournament at Alki today and tomorrow. Play starts at 11 am.
SPRING BREAK
–Seattle Public Schools are out on spring break next week.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
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! It’s Thursday, April 10, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Your Thursday forecast is for clouds this morning, showers and breeziness this afternoon, high around 65. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:29 am and 7:52 pm. (Next Wednesday brings the first 8+ pm sunset!)
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle servicen; spring/summer schedule, with later-in-the-evening sailings two nights a week, starts Saturday (April 12).
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”.
ROAD WORK
-The Admiral Way Bridge’s outside lane on the east/southbound side remains closed.
-The daily SW 100th closure in White Center, 15th to 16th, has been extended through the 18th, according to King County Roads. (Thanks to Gill for the heads-up.)
NEXT WEEK
–Seattle Public Schools are out on spring break next week.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
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! It’s Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Your Wednesday forecast is for a partly sunny day, high expected in the upper 50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:31 am and 7:51 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle servicen; spring/summer schedule, with later-in-the-evening sailings two nights a week, starts this Saturday.
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”.
ROAD WORK
-A reader says the 45th SW sinkhole near SW Edmunds finally has a metal plate over it (after they asked SDOT about its status).
NEXT WEEK
–Seattle Public Schools are out on spring break next week.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: Besides 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! It’s Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Your Tuesday forecast is showery and breezy, possible thunder, high expected in the mid-50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:33 am and 7:49 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle servicen; spring/summer schedule, with later-in-the-evening sailings two nights a week, starts this Saturday.
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”.
ROAD WORK
-Delridge repaving work has wrapped up.
-Today in White Center, 7 am-3:30 pm, SW 100th will be closed between 15th and 16th for drainage work.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: Besides 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!
(Latest image from SDOT camera – refresh page to update)
9:02 AM: We mentioned this in the morning traffic roundup but now have more details directly from SDOT:
SDOT will be briefly closing the Lower Spokane Bridge to all users, including people biking, starting at 9:30 a.m. today. This short-term closure is needed to safely install a missing bumper pad and make sure the two ends of the bridge line up properly when it closes (realign the bridge deck). We expect the work to take about an hour, but it could take longer depending on conditions. The bridge will reopen as soon as the work is safely complete. Thanks for your patience as we complete this important safety fix.
This follows an unscheduled hour-plus closure back on Friday evening (April 4).
9:51 AM: A check of the live camera shows low-bridge traffic moving again.
12:57 PM: SDOT spokesperson Ethan Bergerson confirms, “Both closures were due to a worn-out bumper pad affecting the bridge’s alignment. We successfully replaced the worn-out bumper pad and corrected the bridge’s alignment this morning.”
8:42 AM: According to an alert the NW Seaport Alliance has sent to truckers, the low bridge will close 9:30-10:30 am for repairs. It was out of service for an hour-plus this past Friday evening.
Earlier:
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, April 7, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Your Monday forecast is rainy and breezy, high expected in the mid-50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:35 am and 7:48 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Water Taxi – West Seattle service is normal.
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”.
ROAD WORK
-Repaving work continues on NB Delridge Way between Genesee and Dakota – original details here.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: Besides 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!
(Reader photos)
4:05 PM: Thanks for the tips and photos. There’s no SFD callout for it so far, but as shown, there’s been another crash near the Welcome to West Seattle sign toward the southwest end of the West Seattle Bridge.
The images show only that pickup truck, but someone called us saying it appeared two vehicles were involved. Yet another texter says the dividers are pushed out of place – something someone else had reported earlier this afternoon (we advised them to be sure and report it to 911 as that’s a safety hazard) – we don’t know whether that was fixed before this happened.
4:13 PM: We’ve received even more reader photos and reports just in the few minutes since publishing this. One person confirms, “This was the 2nd accident there in the last 2 hours as on the way out there was another van at the side of the road and Jersey Barriers pushed over to the eastbound lanes.”
(Photo sent by Joseph)
6:56 PM: Thanks for the tip. The West Seattle low bridge – aka the Spokane Street Swing Bridge – is out of commission at the moment, for all users – the foot/bike path too – so take alternate routes.
8 PM: Live camera shows it’s open again.
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, April 4, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Your Friday forecast is mostly sunny and warmer, high expected in the low 60s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:41 am and 7:44 pm.
99 TUNNEL CLOSURE TONIGHT
From WSDOT:
From 10 p.m. Friday, April 4, until 6 a.m. Saturday, April 5, both directions of the State Route 99 downtown tunnel will close for routine maintenance. The northbound SR 99 on-ramp from South Royal Brougham Way and the southbound SR 99 on-ramp from Sixth Avenue North will also close,
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Water Taxi – West Seattle service is normal.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Tillikum is serving as the “bonus boat” this week.
ROAD WORK
-Repaving work continues on NB Delridge Way between Genesee and Dakota – details here.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: Besides 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!
8:54 PM: SPD and SPD are arriving at a car-on-side crash at Delridge/Webster. Three people are trapped. Delridge is blocked. Updates to come.
(Added: WSB photos by Jason Grotelueschen)
9:04 PM: All three people have been removed from the crashed vehicle. SFD says all three will be taken to hospital(s).
9:16 PM: Per SFD, one is in serious condition, the other two are less seriously hurt. Police told dispatch they are investigating whether this is DUI-related.
9:54 PM: Added two photos by WSB’s Jason Grotelueschen – above, the scene with SFD and the car on its side, and right over this line, the other vehicle involved; he says its driver was telling police that the other car hit him nearly head-on in the wrong lane before flipping, and that he survived only because he managed to swerve out of the driver’s way.
9:04 AM FRIDAY: SFD says their medics treated three people and ultimately took two to Harborview Medical Center: A 59-year-old man in serious condition and a 45-year-old man in stable condition. A 70-year-old man “did not require transportation to a hospital.” We don’t know who was the driver and who were the passengers; we’re also following up this morning with police.
4:27 PM: Police responded to our inquiry:
According to the investigation, one vehicle was heading southbound on Delridge Way, preparing to turn left onto 21st Avenue Southwest, when a second vehicle traveling northbound swerved into the oncoming lane, causing the two vehicles to collide. Both vehicles sustained significant damage, and one flipped onto its side. The driver of the vehicle that swerved into oncoming traffic was arrested and booked into King County Jail on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).
6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, April 3, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Your Thursday forecast starts off mostly cloudy, expected to clear later, high in the mid-50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:43 am and 7:43 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Water Taxi – West Seattle service is normal.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Tillikum is serving as the “bonus boat” this week.
ROAD WORK
-Repaving work on NB Delridge Way between Genesee and Dakota – details here.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: Besides 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! It’s Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Your Wednesday forecast is mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the low 50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:45 am and 7:41 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule – third weekday of the “service change,” with three West Seattle routes affected.
Water Taxi – West Seattle service is normal.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Tillikum is serving as the “bonus boat” this week.
ROAD WORK
-This week, repaving work is happening on NB Delridge Way between Genesee and Dakota – details here.
STADIUM ZONE
–Mariners’ opening homestand ends with a day game today, 1:10 pm vs. Detroit.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: Besides 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!
10:49 AM: Seattle Fire is sending a “rescue extrication” response to the westbound West Seattle Bridge, near the Fauntleroy end, where a driver is reported to have hit a pole and might be trapped in their vehicle, reported to be a (updated) 1999 Toyota 4Runner. Updates to come.
10:53 AM: First arriving firefighters confirm the driver is trapped and will have to be cut out of the vehicle.
10:58 AM: Responders say the westbound bridge is closed at the scene, so if you’re heading westbound, you’ll likely be routed off sooner.
11:03 AM: Firefighters report they have extricated the driver, who’s reported to be “alert and conscious” and will be taken to a hospital. Adding reader photo above, showing the vicinity of where the emergency vehicles are – same area that has been the scene of multiple crashes.
11:21 AM: Police just told dispatch both lanes have reopened at the crash site. The driver was taken to Harborview Medical Center.
12:41 PM: Added another reader photo above (sent by Andrew), just before the wrecked vehicle was removed. SFD, meantime, tells us the driver is a woman in her early 80s, in serious condition when transported.
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Your Tuesday forecast is mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the low 50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:47 am and 7:39 pm.
(Monday photo by James Bratsanos)
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule – second weekday of the “service change,” with three West Seattle routes affected.
Water Taxi – West Seattle service is normal.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Tillikum is serving as the “bonus boat” this week.
ROAD WORK
-This week, repaving work is planned for NB Delridge Way between Genesee and Dakota – details here.
STADIUM ZONE
–Mariners’ opening homestand continues with another 6:40 pm game vs. Detroit.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: Besides the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
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