6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, January 19, 2026, the holiday honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; schools are closed today.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast predicts another sunny day, high around 50. Sunrise at 7:49 am; sunset at 4:51 pm. (Next Sunday, the sun sets at 5 pm!)

(Sunday sunset, photographed by Bob Burns)

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service today, fall/winter schedule, no holiday changes.

Washington State Ferries – According to WSF’s alerts page, the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route is on two-boat service today because of boat moves.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today, no holiday changes.

PARKING HOLIDAY

*In neighborhoods with paid street parking, it’s free to park today.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Thursday, January 15, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast predicts a partly sunny day, high around 50, north breeze. Sunrise at 7:52 am; sunset at 4:45 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – According to WSF’s alerts page, the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route is back to three boats, with M/V Sealth as #3.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.

ROAD WORK

*In White Center, the final phase of work on 16th SW between 100th and 107th is under way.

UPCOMING HOLIDAY

*Monday, closures – including schools – and other changes will mark Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast predicts a mostly cloudy day with some fog, high in the low 50s. Sunrise at 7:53 am; sunset at 4:44 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – According to WSF’s alerts page, the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route will be back to three boats today, with M/V Sealth as #3.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.

ROAD WORK

*In White Center, the final phase of work on 16th SW between 100th and 107th is under way.

*On Highway 99, WSDOT says the left lane in both directions will close at Alaskan Way/Dearborn Street (milepost 30) for maintenance work again tonight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

UPCOMING HOLIDAY

*Monday, closures – including schools – and other changes will mark Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

4:55 PM: Thanks to Sam for the tip. Traffic on Sylvan Way is problematic at the moment because what police described as a shuttle-type bus has broken down near Sylvan Heights Drive, and they have to get a tow truck to deal with it. Sam says drivers are turning around on the westbound side to “go back down the hill.”

5:15 PM: Tow truck just arrived so this may ease soon.

5:23 PM: Sam says uphill traffic is moving again and police just told dispatch that they’ve reopened the road.

10:48 AM: SPD and SFD are headed for the bottom of the Highland Park Way hill, where the traffic camera (screengrab above) verifies a just-reported crash includes a flipped car. At least one other car is reported to be involved as well.

(Added: Reader photo, sent by Mary)

10:54 AM: Police and fire are there now. Uphill lanes are completely blocked and only one downhill lane is open. Officers just confirmed to dispatch that one other car and a bus were involved in the crash too.

11:10 AM: Two downhill lanes are open. Meantime, SFD closed out quickly, indicating no serious injuries.

11:47 AM: Crash scene is clear, all lanes of HP Way are open again.

6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast predicts a partly sunny day, high in the mid-50s. Sunrise at 7:54 am; sunset at 4:42 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – According to WSF’s alerts page, the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route will be back to three boats tomorrow:

After successful repairs and boat moves, three-boat service will be restored at the start of service on Wednesday, Jan. 14 on the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route.

Tuesday, Jan. 13: Two-boat service with the third, unscheduled vessel. Around mid-day, the Sealth will swap with the Salish and run as the third, unscheduled boat.

Wednesday, Jan. 14: Three-boat service resumes. The Sealth will run as the #3 vessel.

Some upcoming days have other changes, though, as the alerts page explains. P.S. If you’re wondering about the crane barge at the Fauntleroy dock, here’s what WSF told us about that.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.

ROAD WORK

*In White Center, the final phase of work on 16th SW between 100th and 107th is under way.

*On Highway 99, WSDOT says, “the left lane in both directions will close at Alaskan Way/Dearborn Street (milepost 30) for maintenance work nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.” both tonight (Tuesday) and Wednesday night.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, January 12, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast predicts the rain will stop by midday, breezy, high in the low 50s. Sunrise at 7:55 am; sunset at 4:40 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route remains on a two-boat schedule through today (and maybe beyond), with a third “bonus boat” added, according to WSF’s alerts page.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.

‘REVIVE I-5’

If you use northbound I-5, you need to know about the work that resumed this past weekend and is scheduled to continue for months.

WHITE CENTER WORK RESUMING THIS WEEK

Today, the final phase of work on 16th SW between 100th and 107th is scheduled to start.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

9:38 PM: SPD is arriving at the scene of another incident repoorted near “the curve” by the Walking On Logs/Welcome to West Seattle pullout, on this rainy night. We haven’t seen a visual but emergency radio describes a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria “in the grass” off the road. Apparently no injuries, as SFD has been canceled. No pole or other damage this time, police told dispatch.

10:23 PM: Officers just told dispatch they’ll be blocking both westbound lanes for a bit while the tow truck driver does their work.

10:50 PM: Both westbound lanes have reopened.

(Added: WSB photo)

9:15 PM: SPD and SFD are on their way to a reported crash at 35th SW and SW Willow [map], said to involve a car hitting a parked semi-truck, blocking at least part of the road. That intersection is on the north side of Myrtle Reservoir Park, where semi drivers often park their trucks. We’re on our way for a look.

9:38 PM: Photo added; it shows this was a pickup-truck driver hitting a parked box truck. No indication of serious injury – SFD left after only about 15 minutes.

6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, January 9, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast predicts clouds to start, later clearing, high near 50. Sunrise at 7:55 am; sunset at 4:37 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route remains on a two-boat schedule until at least next week, with a third “bonus boat” added, according to WSF’s alerts page.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.

‘REVIVE I-5’

If you use northbound I-5, you need to know about the work resuming this weekend and continuing for months.

WHITE CENTER WORK RESUMING NEXT WEEK

Monday, the final phase of work on 16th SW between 100th and 107th is scheduled to start.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

7:14 AM: Thanks for the tips. Crash at 35fh and Avalon.

Earlier:

6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, January 8, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast predicts possible rain/snow mix this morning, warming to all rain, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:56 am; sunset at 4:36 pm.

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route remains on a two-boat schedule until at least next week, but a third “bonus boat” has been added, according to WSF’s alerts page:

The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route will stay on the two-boat schedule at least through Monday, Jan. 12. The #1 Kittitas and #2 Cathlamet are running on the two-boat schedule.

The Salish has joined them as the unscheduled third boat.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.

‘REVIVE I-5’

If you use northbound I-5, you need to know about the work resuming this weekend and continuing for months.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

I-5 has seen some construction closures in recent months, but things are about to get more serious, and it seems like time to share the full WSDOT explanation here too:

The largest active highway preservation effort in Washington state will enter its second year of construction beginning beginning the weekend of Jan. 9-12, weather permitting. This temporary full closure of northbound Interstate 5 in Seattle will allow crews to establish a work zone to perform important work on the Ship Canal Bridge. During the construction lane closures, the I-5 express lanes will only run northbound 24 hours a day.

Once the interstate reopens, travelers can expect months of partial lane closures as crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation work to preserve and extend the life of the bridge. Due to the time-intensive nature of removing the old roadway surface, completing structural repairs and placing new concrete, crews must establish a long-term work zone across the bridge. The work zone also helps safeguard the crews undertaking this work.

Leaders from WSDOT, Seattle Department of Transportation, Sound Transit and King County Metro emphasized their shared commitment on Tuesday, Jan. 6, to help keep people and goods moving safely and reliably through the region during construction.

“Preserving the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge is essential to a safe and reliable regional transportation system,” said Secretary of Transportation Julie Meredith. “Building on our success from 2025, we know we can manage the traffic impacts of four weeks of lane reductions with thoughtful planning. We’re asking everyone to consider choosing alternate routes, carpooling, adjusting travel times or using transit to help keep everyone moving.”

The Revive I-5: Ship Canal Bridge Preservation project is a multi-year effort that includes repairing and resurfacing the upper bridge deck, replacing aged expansion joints and improving drainage. In 2025, WSDOT started this project by completing early drainage improvements and repairs. In 2026 construction will focus on the northbound bridge deck and in 2027 the southbound bridge deck. The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2027.

During this work, close coordination between state, city and transit agencies helps minimize regional impacts and provide travelers with reliable alternatives. …

Construction closure details
Starting as early as 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, crews will close all lanes of northbound I-5 from I-90 to Northeast 45th Street to set up a work zone in the two left lanes of the Ship Canal Bridge. When northbound I-5 reopens Monday morning, Jan. 12, a two-lane reduction will be in place until early June. Revive I-5 work will pause and the work zone will be removed for FIFA World Cup matches in Seattle from June 8-July 10. All lanes will be open during the World Cup. After the World Cup matches in Seattle conclude, work will resume again with more long-term lane reductions through the end of 2026.

The weekend-long full closure for work zone set-up depends on dry weather to restripe lanes. That means if the weather is too rainy, crews will reschedule work for the following weekend.

Express lanes will operate ‘northbound only’ during 2026 Revive I-5 construction
During the construction lane closures, the I-5 express lanes will only run northbound 24 hours a day. Those traveling to or through Seattle may experience traffic delays as the express lanes will not run southbound like they typically do during the morning hours. Keeping express lanes northbound only allows WSDOT to balance the regional traffic system more effectively during this work.

WSDOT projects under the “Revive I-5” umbrella go as far back as 2018.

6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast predicts showery, breezy weather today, high in the low 40s. Sunrise will be at 7:56 am; sunset at 4:35 pm. (Just 18 days until 5 pm+ sunsets!)

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route remains on a two-boat schedule until at least next week, but a third “bonus boat” is expected to be added starting today, according to WSF’s alerts page:

The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route will stay on the two-boat schedule at least through Monday, Jan. 12. The #1 Kittitas and #2 Cathlamet are running on the two-boat schedule. On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the Salish will start as the third, unscheduled vessel on the route to help move additional traffic and help keep the #1 and #2 vessels on time.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

9:33 AM: Texter reported a problem at East Marginal/Diagonal with spillover effects on the bridge, and now we know it’s a water-main break, with NB East Marginak lanes closed between Hudson and Diagonal, as well as a closure of S. Alaska.

7:30 AM: Texter reports Fauntleroy/Avalon signal is out.

Earlier:

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast predicts rainy, breezy weather today, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:56 am; sunset at 4:34 pm. (First day the sunrise has started getting earlier!)

(Monday sunset, photographed by Bob Burns)

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route remains on a two-boat schedule for at least another week, but a third “bonus boat” is expected to be added starting tomorrow, according to WSF’s alerts page:

The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route will stay on the two-boat schedule for at least one more week, through Jan. 12.

Tuesday, Jan. 6: The Kittitas will replace the Sealth and run as the #1 vessel. The Cathlamet will run as the #2 vessel.

Wednesday, Jan. 7: The Salish will start as the third, unscheduled vessel on the route.

After the Kittitas returns, we’ll still have the Tacoma and the Walla Walla unexpectedly out of service due to urgent repairs. We will reevaluate service plans and vessel assignments when the Tacoma returns to service the week of Jan. 12.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

(Added: Reader photo)

10:59 AM: Thanks for the tips. Emergency responders are on the scene of a flipped-car crash on the eastbound West Seattle Bridge. The EB bridge is down to one lane in the area. Updates to come.

11:07 AM: A second vehicle was involved, according to police’s call for two tow trucks plus this photo sent by a bus rider, who says:

A rollover crash right in front of my H-line bus on the West Seattle bridge (eastbound) … The bus driver stopped and helped the driver of the upside-down car get out.

11:11 AM: SFD is leaving, which clears the scene on the bridge traffic camera enough to see where this happened:

11:36 AM: Tow trucks and SDOT cleanup crews are there now. Police told dispatch two lanes are open at the scene. No indication that anyone was seriously hurt, but we’re following up with SFD.

12:04 PM: Still blocking the two inside lanes.

12:19 PM: The scene is now clear and all lanes are open. SFD tells us they treated one person, an 84-year-old woman, who was in stable condition and declined to be transported to a hospital. (We don’t know whether she was a driver or passenger, just that she was the only person SFD needed to check out.)

strong>6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, January 5, 2026, back to school and back to the post-holiday routines.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast predicts sunshine today, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:57 am; sunset at 4:32 pm. (Last day before the sunrise starts getting earlier!)

(Sunday sunset at Constellation Park, photographed by Susan Romanenghi)

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is on a two-boat schedule until at least tomorrow. Check WSF’s alerts page for any last-minute changes.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

Thanks to Collin for the photo and this report from the east end of the Roxbury corridor: “Olson Place and Cambridge, 1-car accident blocking 1 lane going up the hill. No injuries but will need a tow truck.”

7:35 AM: The Triangle Route is down to two boats because of trouble with the #1 vessel, Kittitas. The WSF alerts page has updates.

Earlier:

6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, January 2, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast predicts clouds, probably more rain, high in the upper 40s. Sunrise will be at 7:57 am; sunset at 4:29 pm. (Just a little over three weeks until the sun stops setting before 5 pm!)

SCHOOL’S OUT

Last weekday of winter break.

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is on the regular three-boat schedule. Check WSF’s alerts page for any last-minute changes.

Metro buses – They’re back to the regular weekday schedule and routes today.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

11:36 AM: If you’re heading east toward the east end of the Roxbury corridor, note that emergency responders are headed for what’s reported as a “rollover” on the county (eastbound) side of SW Roxbury at 5th SW [map].

11:41 AM: Thanks to Lisa for texting the photo, stuck in traffic at the scene. She reports a bystander said everyone’s OK.

12:49 PM: Thanks to another texter for sending the wider view above. We have less over-the-air info on this since it’s being handled by the King County Sheriff’s Office rather than SPD, but we did catch that a tow truck was on scene as of about half an hour ago, cleaning up debris and a fluid spill as well as handling the flipped car.

6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s New Year’s Eve – Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

As noted a few hours ago, a Dense Fog Advisory alert is in effect until 10 am. After that – the forecast says it’ll be partly sunny, high in the mid-40s, cloudy tonight but no rain expected before Thursday pm. Sunrise will be at 7:57 am (as late as it gets, and it’s staying there for a few more days); sunset at 4:27 pm.

SCHOOL’S STILL OUT

Winter break continues for a second week (most if not all schools reopen Monday, January 5).

TRANSIT TODAY & BEYOND

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule. The Water Taxi will NOT run on New Year’s Day, but will run fare-free all day today, New Year’s Eve.

Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route has its third boat back and is now on the winter schedule, per WSF’s alerts page. A weekend schedule is planned for New Year’s Day.

Metro buses – They’re back on the regular weekday schedule and routes in our area; Metro is now fare-free until 3 am Thursday (New Year’s Day)..

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already at the scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!

An alert from WSDOT:

tate Route 99 lanes and on- and off-ramps near the downtown Seattle tunnel will see four nights of closures beginning Monday, Jan. 5, for landscaping and maintenance.

People traveling through the area between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. nightly should expect:

Monday, Jan. 5 and Tuesday, Jan. 6: The 6th Avenue north on-ramp to southbound SR 99 and the left lane of the northbound SR 99 off-ramp to Alaskan Way/Dearborn Street (milepost 30) will close.

Wednesday, Jan. 7: The two left lanes of the southbound SR 99 near Harrison Street (milepost 33) will close.

Thursday, Jan. 8: The left lane of the northbound SR 99 near Harrison Street (milepost 33) will close.
Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will use the nightly lane closures to remove vegetation to prepare for later replanting.

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, December 30, 2025, New Year’s Eve-Eve.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The forecast says it’ll be mostly cloudy, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:57 am (as late as it gets, and it’s staying there for another week); sunset at 4:26 pm.

(Monday sunset, photographed by Bob Burns)

SCHOOL’S STILL OUT

Winter break continues for a second week (most if not all schools reopen Monday, January 5).

TRANSIT TODAY & BEYOND

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule. The Water Taxi will NOT run on New Year’s Day, but will run fare-free on New Year’s Eve (all day Wednesday).

Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route has its third boat back and is now on the winter schedule, per WSF’s alerts page. A weekend schedule is planned for New Year’s Day.

Metro buses – They’re back on the regular weekday schedule and routes in our area; they’ll be fare-free from 3 am Wednesday until 3 am Thursday (New Year’s Eve/Day)..

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

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

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.

See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already at the scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!