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Thanks for the tip on this one. It’s also on the westbound bridge, but not what some refer to as “the usual spot” – this is between the crest and the Delridge exit.
Yet another crash of note today – this one is blocking one lane each way on 35th SW at SW Edmunds. No major injuries reported but traffic is affected, so you might consider avoiding the area for a while. (Thanks for the tip!)
6:11 PM: Just went over to check; all clear.
12:29 PM: An emergency response toward the southwest end of the westbound West Seattle Bridge is for a flipped Jeep, per a reader.
12:58 PM: Log shows SFD cleared fairly quickly, indicating no major injuries.
2:29 PM: Thanks to Jackie for sending the photo, which shows that this happened in what’s been a crash-plagued spot; SDOT has said it’s “monitoring” that location, so we’ll check again tomorrow.
6:45 PM: Added above, another reader photo. Meantime, SFD tells us that firefighters/medics “assessed” a 65-year-old man but he did not need to be taken to the hospital.
8:53 AM: Thanks to Collin for the photo and report that one lane is blocked southbound at Olson/3rd.
9:47 AM: No SFD callout, which indicates no injuries of note.
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, March 21, 2025; first full day of spring.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast – breezy, more rain, high in the low 50s (extended forecast says 60s by Tuesday!). Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:09 am and 7:24 pm.
ROAD WORK
-In White Center, the 16th SW closure at 104th is in its second week, with detours.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule. (One last reminder – if you haven’t already, you’ll want to check out the service-change details announced Monday, taking effect March 29.)
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving as the “bonus boat.”
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 Thursday, March 20, 2025; spring arrived four hours ago.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast – breezy, more rain likely, high in the upper 40s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:11 am and 7:23 pm.
ROAD WORK
-In White Center, the 16th SW closure at 104th continues its second week, with detours.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule. (Check out the service-change details announced Monday, taking effect March 29.)
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving as the “bonus boat.”
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!
8:25 AM: Crash reported on 35th SW at Edmunds, blocking northbound, up to 3 vehicles involved.
9:07 AM: An apparently stalled vehicle is blocking the Admiral Way offramp from the westbound bridge.
Earlier:
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, March 19, 2025; spring arrives at 2:01 am tomorrow.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast – cloudy, chance of rain, high in the low 50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:13 am and 7:21 pm.
HEADS-UP
You may see demonstrations outside local schools this morning – at least three are planning, in the 7 am hour, to be part of the national Walk-In to oppose education-funding cuts.
ROAD WORK
-In White Center, the 16th SW closure at 104th continues its second week, with detours.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule. (Check out the service-change details announced Monday.)
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving as the “bonus boat.”
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!
(Photos sent by Natalie)
Thanks for the tips and photos. A Waste Management truck is on its side at Marine View Drive and 46th (where a “ghost bike” still serves as a reminder of a deadly crash). Apparently no injuries in this, as SFD was not sent so it doesn’t appear on the online log.
66-year-old Steve Hulsman was riding a bicycle at that intersection when he was killed in a collision in December 2023.
6:18 AM Thanks for the tip. Police response along SB 35th north of Barton – three people detained.
Earlier:
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, March 18, 2025; spring arrives at 2:01 am Thursday.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast – partly sunny, chance. of rain, high near 50. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:15 am and 7:20 pm.
(Monday morning photo by James Bratsanos)
ROAD WORK
-In White Center, the 16th SW closure at 104th starts its second week, with detours.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule. (Check out the service-change details announced Monday.)
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving as the “bonus boat.”
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!
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, March 17, 2025; spring officially arrives at 2:01 am Thursday.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast – more rain expected, high near 50. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:17 am and 7:18 pm.
ROAD WORK
-In White Center, the 16th SW closure at 104th continues, with detours.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving as the “bonus boat.”
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 Friday, March 14, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast – partly sunny, chance of rain, high near 50. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:23 am and 7:14 pm.
ROAD WORK
-In White Center, the 16th SW closure at 104th continues.
-On Saturday morning, WSDOT will close the two right lanes of NB Highway 99 across the First Avenue South Bridge from 5:30 am until 1 pm for bridge-deck work.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving as the “bonus boat.”
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!
6:23 AM: Police are reporting a possibly stalled car blocking a lane, or part of one, near the eastbound bridge entrance at 35th/Fauntleroy.
Earlier:
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 13, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast – rainy, breezy, high near 50, possibility of pm thunderstorms. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:25 am and 7:13 pm.
ROAD WORK
-In White Center, a reminder that 16th is closed at 104th again today.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving as the “bonus boat.”
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!
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast – rainy, high around 50. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:27 am and 7:11 pm.
ROAD WORK
-In White Center, another reminder that 16th is closed at 104th again today.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving as the “bonus boat.”
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 Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Forecast – mostly cloudy, rain likely in the pm, high near 50. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:29 am and 7:10 pm.
ROAD WORK
-In White Center, another reminder that 16th will be closed at the 104th intersection starting today.
-In South Alki, work that’s either started or about to start is to prepare for the 63rd/Beach pump-station project; our preview explains (and includes a map).
-Just south of Genesee Hill, 51st Place SW is obstructed between Oregon and Alaska by that sinkhole, per the reader who sent the photo. (We’re checking on repair plans.)
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving as the “bonus boat.”
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!
11:30 PM: SPD and SFD have arrived at a 2-vehicle crash, with one on its side, on the westbound Spokane Street Viaduct (the east half of the West Seattle Bridge), by the 1st Avenue South ramp, as shown on a city traffic cam. Two people are reported hurt, and an SDOT response crew is on the way for what’s described as a “large fluid spill spanning all lanes.” They’re going to block the entire westbound bridge for now while this gets cleaned up.
11:56 PM: Officers are telling dispatch that they expect the closure to be “prolonged.”
12:43 AM: The bridge/SSV has reopened, per police-radio announcement.
ADDED 10:40 AM: We asked SFD about the people reported injured. Spokesperson David Cuerpo replied, “Crews treated a 26-year-old male who was in stable condition and a 44-year-old male who was also in stable condition. Both did not require transportation to a hospital and were left on scene with law enforcement.”
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, March 10, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Forecast – mostly cloudy, more showers likely, high in the upper 40s. Today’s sunrise/sunset, on this first weekday since the time change – 7:31 am and 7:08 pm.
ROAD WORK
-In South Alki, work could start as soon as today to prepare for the 63rd/Beach pump-station project; our preview explains (and includes a map).
-In White Center, another reminder that 16th will be closed at the 104th intersection starting tomorrow.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving as the “bonus boat.”
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 Friday, March 7, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Forecast – partly sunny, high in the low 50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:37 am and 6:04 pm.
WEEKEND NOTES, INCLUDING TIME CHANGE
-Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 am Sunday, when we “spring forward” an hour to 3 am.
-The Alki Bathhouse vicinity will be busy all day Saturday because of the Special Olympics of Washington Polar Plunge fundraiser, which will include multiple food trucks, a beer garden, and likely vehicles from participating public-safety responders.
-Saturday morning, expect extra traffic on northbound 16th SW near South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) because of the 9 am-noon recycling-dropoff event.
ROAD WORK
-In Morgan Junction, work at the NB California bus stop north of Fauntleroy is expected to continue today, with a lane closure.
-In White Center, another reminder that 16th will be closed at the 104th intersection starting Monday.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving as the “bonus boat.”
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!
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 6, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES + TIME-CHANGE COUNTDOWN
Forecast – mostly sunny, high around 50. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:39 am and 6:02 pm. Three more days until we “spring forward” an hour this Saturday night/Sunday morning.
ROAD WORK
-In Morgan Junction, work at the NB California bus stop north of Fauntleroy continues, with a lane closure.
-In White Center, you’re reminded that 16th will be closed at the 104th intersection starting Monday.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving as the “bonus boat.”
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!
10:30 AM: Bicyclist/driver collision at California/Fauntleroy. Bicyclist “is fine” per early assessment, dispatch was told.
Earlier:
6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES + TIME-CHANGE COUNTDOWN
Forecast – chance of rain, then clearing, high around 50. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:41 am and 6 pm. Four more days until we “spring forward” an hour this Saturday night/Sunday morning.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Sealth serving as the “bonus boat.”
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!
8:26 PM: Police have just told dispatch that northbound 35th SW is blocked in the 9200 block because of a crash. According to radio traffic, it involves a King County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. No injuries reported so far. Avoid the area.
8:52 PM: Traffic is getting by both ways.
9:47 PM: The road has fully reopened, officers just told dispatch.
A county-operated pump station in South Alki is getting a standby generator so that power outages won’t lead to overflows. Some preparatory work near the 63rd Street Pump Station will start as soon as next Monday (March 10), and since beachgoers (and other Alki Point Healthy Street users) will need to know, as well as the residents who’ve likely already been notified, we’re publishing this notice about it:
King County will be digging holes to locate underground utilities … Crews will use a truck to dig up to 42 holes, about 12 inches wide and up to 9 feet deep each. After this work is complete, the holes will be filled in and the street will be repaired with temporary asphalt patches. This work helps us verify sewer, water, and gas utility lines before we start the main construction project.
King County will also replace three concrete panels along Beach Drive SW, adjacent to the 63rd Avenue Pump Station to meet Seattle Department of Transportation requirements. To ensure everyone’s safety, please do not approach the crews while they are working.
(Utility-locating work route)
SCHEDULE AND DATES
-Utility locating work is expected to begin as early as March 10 and take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete.
-Concrete slab replacement work is expected to begin as early as May and take approximately 4-8 weeks to complete.
LOCATION
Utility-locating work will start at the 63rd Ave Pump Station and follow the route marked with red dots, ending at the Alki Wet Weather Treatment Station (Alki WWTS). See map above for approximate route.
Concrete panel replacement work area is located near the intersection of Beach Dr SW and SW Spokane St. See Figure 2 for approximate work area.
(Concrete panel replacement work area)
ABOUT THE PROJECT
This clean-water project will ensure the 63rd Ave Pump Station has reliable power to help prevent stormwater and wastewater from overflowing into your neighborhood and Puget Sound. We will install conduit under the road along the dotted line in Figure 1. This work will involve excavation and lane closures.
Once construction is complete, all work areas will be restored to meet City of Seattle requirements and standards, including improved pedestrian ramps at Beach Dr SW and 64th Ave SW.
2025 Construction Overview
-March to May – Utility locating & concrete panel replacement work.
-Beginning as early as May 2025, crews will trench in the street to route the conduit starting from 63rd Ave Pump Station toward the Alki WWTS. Trenching and conduit installation is estimated to be completed by Fall 2025.2026 Construction Overview
-The installation of the generator at the Alki WWTS may begin as early as Fall 2025 and is estimated to completed by Fall 2026.
-Beginning as early as May 2026, crews will construct the transformer vault and cabinet at the 63rd Ave Pump Station. -This project is estimated to be completed by Fall 2026.
For more details on the work schedule starting as soon as next week, see the flyer here.
7:59 AM: South/westbound Fauntleroy is blocked at Oregon because of a crash for which SFD initially sent a “rescue extrication” response. Most of those units were quickly cleared.
8:08 AM: The nearest traffic camera shows the lanes headed toward the bridge remain open past the crash scene.
8:15 AM: Police just told dispatch they’ve reopened all but one south(west)bound lane of Fauntleroy at the scene.
8:44 AM: All lanes reopened.
Earlier:
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES + TIME-CHANGE COUNTDOWN
Forecast – rain expected, high around 50. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:43 am and 5:59 pm. Five more days until we “spring forward” an hour on Saturday night/Sunday morning.
ROAD WORK UPDATE
-The 35th/Edmunds sinkhole utility work is done, per SPU, and the asphalt patch is temporary.
ROAD CLOSURE NOTE
-If you missed it last night, here’s why SW Myrtle is closed around the clock between 34th and 35th for a few more days.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule. Note that the NB California/Fauntleroy stop is scheduled to be closed all week because of “construction,” with riders told to use a temporary California/Graham stop instead. On Monday, this work closed a northbound travel lane too.
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V
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!
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, March 3, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES + TIME-CHANGE COUNTDOWN
Forecast toplines – cloudy, showers expected, high in the low 50s. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 6:45 am and 5:57 pm. First 6 pm sunset of the year will be Wednesday, but don’t get used to the 6 pm times, because this Saturday night/Sunday morning is when we “spring forward” an hour, and suddenly sunsets will be after 7 pm.
(Weekend sunset, photographed by Chris Frankovich)
ROAD WORK UPDATES
-The Admiral Way Bridge remains in flux.
-The 35th/Edmunds sinkhole has been patched.
-Weekend work replaced a concrete panel (photo above) at the southeast corner of Fauntleroy/Alaska.
-In White Center, work starts today on SW 104th east of 16th SW. By mid-month, that intersection will be closed for work
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule. Note that the NB California/Fauntleroy stop is scheduled to be closed this week because of “construction,” with riders told to use a temporary California/Graham stop instead.
Water Taxi – Regular schedule.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V
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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