West Seattle, Washington
10 Thursday
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, September 10, 2026.
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi Regular summer schedule, with later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays (for one more month).
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here; reminder that buses return to SW Barton as of Saturday.
Washington State Ferries – The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is now on a two-boat schedule “for about one week” because M/V Cathlamet is out of service; check the alert page for specifics.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for cloudy skies, then clearing, high in the upper 60s. Sunrise will be at 6:40 am today; sunset will be at 7:31 pm.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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!
2:20 PM: SFD and SPD are on the offramp from northbound Highway 509 to Cloverdale – where you can head west to West Seattle/White Center or east to South Park – because of a crash. Avoid the area for a while.
2:25 PM: Now cleared. We’re checking on injuries.
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Everybody’s back to school.
SEAHAWKS SEASON OPENER
The stadium zone will be hopping this afternoon/evening with the Seahawks‘ season starting – 5:20 pm kickoff vs. New England.
(ADDED: Al points out the Mariners have a day game before that – 1:10 pm vs. Texas – so the afternoon will be VERY busy.)
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – No extra night runs for the Seahawks game. Regular summer schedule, with later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here; reminder that buses return to SW Barton as of Saturday.
Washington State Ferries – The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is now on a two-boat schedule “for about one week” because M/V Cathlamet is out of service; check the alert page for specifics.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for some sunshine, high in the mid-70s. Sunrise will be at 6:38 am today; sunset will be at 7:33 pm.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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, September 8, 2026.
BACK TO SCHOOL TODAY
It’s not only post-holiday back-to-school day, it’s also the first day of classes for Seattle Public Schools pre-K and kindergarteners, and for Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School (with the renovations that were celebrated last week).
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for areas of morning fog, then some sunshine, high in the low 70s. Sunrise will be at 6:37 am today; sunset will be at 7:35 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here; reminder that buses return to SW Barton as of Saturday.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – As previewed last week, the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is now on a two-boat schedule “for about one week” because M/V Cathlamet is out of service; check the alert page for specifics.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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!
4:32 PM: SFD and SPD are at California and Genesee, where a collision is reported to have involved a minivan driver and bicycle rider. The intersection is at least partially blocked, reportedly on the west side. More information when we get it.
4:48 PM: We’ll be checking with SFD on injuries. They canceled a dispatch for a medic unit – which would have been needed for serious injuries – and, according to a texter (who sent the photo above), transported at least one person by ambulance instead.
4:55 PM: SFD has closed the call.
6:14 PM: According to SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty, this involved a scooter, not a bicycle. Two teenagers were on the scooter and both were taken to hospitals by private ambulance: “Approximately 13-year-old female in stable condition” and “Approximately 14-year-old male in stable condition.”
7:30 AM: Texter reports crash on WB bridge near 99 but says no lanes blocked so far.
Earlier:
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, September 3, 2026.
BACK TO SCHOOL WEEK CONTINUES
School starts today for Highline Public Schools (grades 1-12), the district immediately south of West Seattle. Most other area schools/districts are already open.
Also, one more reminder that since last school year, school-zone speed-ticket cameras have been added on Admiral Way for Alki Elementary and on California SW for WSHS and Lafayette Elementary.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for more showers today, high in the mid-60s. Sunrise will be at 6:30 am today; sunset will be at 7:45 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
1:56 PM: Thanks for the tips. SFD and SPD are at a crash on the eastbound high bridge near the Delridge onramp. Big backup reported.
2:03 PM: SFD has cleared the scene; we’ll be checking on injuries. No medic unit was dispatched, so apparently nothing major.
2:21 PM: Now, according to police radio, there’s another crash, blocking “at least one” eastbound lane, estimated as about half a mile east of the previous one. No traffic-camera view of this one so far, either.
2:35 PM: Police are assessing the latest crash as involving five vehicles. No SFD dispatch for it so far.
3:09 PM: SFD tells us that even though its crews were dispatched to the first crash, it turned out to be injury-free too.
6:07 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
BACK TO SCHOOL
School starts today for Seattle Public Schools (grades 1-12) after the district and its educators’ union reached a tentative contract deal late last night.
Also starting school today in West Seattle:
–Explorer West Middle School
–Holy Family Bilingual Catholic School
–Hope Lutheran School
–Tilden School
–Westside School
Note that since last school year, school-zone speed-ticket cameras have been added on Admiral Way for Alki Elementary and on California SW for WSHS and Lafayette Elementary.
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WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for some rain today, breezy, high in the upper 60s. Sunrise will be at 6:29 am today; sunset will be at 7:47 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here. One last time, we’ll remind you that this is the second weekday after Metro’s “service change” = no notable West Seattle changes, but if you ride elsewhere, check here to see if your route(s) are affected.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes, and there’s one of note on another route – Point Defiance-Tahlequah (Tacoma to South Vashon) is out of service as the day begins, due to vessel trouble.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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, September 1, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for some sunshine again today, high in the low 70s. Sunrise will be at 6:28 am today; sunset will be at 7:49 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here. Note that this is the second weekday after Metro’s “service change” = no notable West Seattle changes, but if you ride elsewhere, check here to see if your route(s) are affected.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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 Monday, August 31, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for some sunshine today, high in the low 70s. Sunrise will be at 6:26 am today; sunset will be at 7:51 pm.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Today is the first day of classes for Holy Rosary Catholic School and for the Vashon Island School District (which serves some West Seattle students who get to and from school by ferry).
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here. Note that this is the first weekday after Metro’s “service change” = no notable West Seattle changes, but if you ride elsewhere, check here to see if your route(s) are affected.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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)
6:59 PM: Thanks for the texted photos. SPD and SFD have responded to a crash at Admiral/Olga.
One person is reported hurt and a private ambulance was called rather than an SFD medic unit, so injuries are apparently not major; we’re following up with SFD. An SDOT incident-response team was also summoned, to clean up a fluid spill. Avoid the area for a while.
7:48 PM: SFD’s David Cuerpo tells WSB, “Crews responded to reports of a collision involving two vehicles. They treated a 51-year-old man who was in stable condition. He did not require transportation to a hospital and was left on scene with Seattle Police.”
Just got stuck in this delay, with no advance alert of the work. Utility contractors are working on the southbound side of Delridge Way south of Holden – blocking the bike lane as well as the driving lane – and flaggers are alternating traffic, with considerable delays. So if you’re heading north-south in the area, we’d advise an alternative, like 16th or 35th.
6:03 AM: Good morning. It’s Friday, August 28, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for “gradual clearing” today, rain likely late tonight, high in the low 70s. Sunrise will be at 6:22 am today; sunset will be at 7:57 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays (tonight!) and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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 Thursday, August 27, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for increasing sunshine, high in the low 70s. Sunrise will be at 6:21 am today; sunset will be at 7:59 pm (8 pm sunsets will return in mid-April).
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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, August 26, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for increasing sunshine, high in the upper 70s. Sunrise will be at 6:20 am today; sunset will be at 8:01 pm.
(Monday sunset image by Dan Ciske)
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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!
8:30 PM: Avoid Delridge Way in the Findlay vicinity for a while – a crash on the southbound side is blocking traffic from getting through; some vehicles, including a bus we saw on the live traffic camera, are being diverted to the northbound side. (Added: Traffic cam image – wreck scene blocked by median trees.)
9:21 PM: Police report the road is cleared. We’re checking with SFD re: injuries.
7:34 AM: The onramp to the bridge from Avalon (etc.) is currently blocked for an emergency response, A texter says SFD and SPD are tending to a woman lying on the ground. Circumstances otherwise unknown.
8:02 AM: Police just told dispatch the scene is open again to traffic. We’re checking with SFD re: the person who was treated. Thanks to everyone who texted about this.
9:25 AM: SFD’s Kaila Lafferty tells WSB the woman, in her early 30s, was in stable condition and taken to the ORCA Center (a crisis-care center) downtown.
Earlier:
6:03 AM: Good morning. It’s Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for sunshine, high in the low 80s. Sunrise will be at 6:18 am today; sunset will be at 8:03 pm.
(Photo by Hana Alishio)
TRAFFIC ALERTS
NB 1st Ave. S. Bridge – Work tonight will reduce it to two northbound lanes at 10 pm, until 5 am Wednesday.
Junction project: Be prepared for potential delays on California north of Oregon because of road work.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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!
6:04 AM: Good morning. It’s Monday, August 24, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for sunshine, high in the mid-70s. Sunrise will be at 6:17 am today; sunset will be at 8:04 pm.
UPDATE ON CLOSURES
NB 1st Ave. S. Bridge – Open again since Sunday morning.
West Seattle low bridge: Closed to motor vehicles as of right now though its weekend closure was supposed to end by 4 am; check the camera below before heading that way. 7:30 AM: Open now.
Foot/bike path alongside West Seattle Bridge – Sound Transit says its work will close this path all week, as explained here
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
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 Eddie for the tip and photo. WSDOT has announced that the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge has reopened early, so you can drive, ride, or walk on it again.
4:33 PM: In addition to the planned closures of the West Seattle low bridge and the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge, one more area bridge is out of service right now – the South Park Bridge is out of service due to a mechanical problem. No ETA on a fix. (Thanks for the tips!)
5:38 PM: SDOT says the bridge is working again.
First, the two bridge-closure reminders:
NORTHBOUND 1ST AVENUE SOUTH BRIDGE: Closed to all surface traffic now through late Sunday night.
WEST SEATTLE LOW BRIDGE: Scheduled to close to vehicle traffic 7 am today through 4 am Monday; SDOT says the bike/foot path will remain open.
Three other closures:
BIKE/FOOT PATH ALONGSIDE BRIDGE: Sound Transit says part of the path will be closed for about a week of its investigative work starting today.
ADMIRAL BLOCK PARTY: California between Admiral and College, and College between California and 42nd, are closed to traffic for this festival, through late tonight.
WHITE CENTER BLOCK PARTY: 16th SW will be closed through late tonight for this festival.
6:25 AM: Good morning. It’s Friday, August 21, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for increasing clouds, high in the upper 70s. Sunrise was at 6:13 am today; sunset will be at 8:10 pm.
CLOSURES AHEAD
Admiral District closure – 10 am today through late Saturday night – Admiral Block Party setup and festival will close California SW between Admiral and College, plus College east of California
West Seattle low bridge: Closed to motor vehicles 7 am Saturday (August 22) and ending at 4 am Monday (August 24); SDOT says foot/bike path will remain open
Foot/bike path alongside West Seattle Bridge – Sound Transit says its work will close this path for about a week starting Saturday, as explained here
Northbound 1st Avenue S. Bridge – Closed 5 am Saturday to 11:59 pm Sunday
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today except for the 128, which will be rerouted starting at 9 am because of the Admiral Block Party closure – details here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays (tonight!) and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view (closing this weekend):
1st Avenue South Bridge (NB closing again this weekend):
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!
6:21 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, August 20, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for sunshine, high in the mid-to-upper 70s. Sunrise was at 6:12 am today; sunset will be at 8:12 pm.
CLOSURE PREVIEWS
Admiral District closure – Friday 10 am through late Saturday night – Admiral Block Party setup and festival will close California SW between Admiral and College, plus College east of California
West Seattle low bridge, NB 1st Ave.S. Bridge: Both scheduled to close all weekend
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view (closing this weekend):
1st Avenue South Bridge (NB closing again this weekend):
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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