Daily Archives: May 5, 2011

Metro’s Thursday PM Commute Wrap-up; Mariners Game Tonight at 7:10 PM, Plus Upcoming Events that may Impact Transit Service

At 7:00 PM, Metro’s Thursday evening commute is winding down with no significant disruptions or delays in transit service to report.

Mariners Game tonight, Thursday, 5/5
Game time – 7:10 PM, Safeco Field

Traffic in the SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square& downtown Seattle areas
may be congested on game days.

King County Metro Transit and its regional transit partners can get Ms fans
to and from points near Safeco Field
via transit-priority routes that are not
shared by general purpose traffic – the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel (DSTT), the SODO Busway and the Link light rail corridor – making transit a great option for getting to and from games.

Fans should use regularly published schedules and expect possible delays when
traffic is heavy.  Regular fares apply.

Routes 15, 18, 21, 56 & 132 are rerouted off of 1st Av S in both directions between S Lander St and S Atlantic St / Edgar Martinez Dr S after weekday evening, weekend & holiday games.  The rerouted buses serve all posted stops along 4th Av S while on reroute.

Please make note of these upcoming events that may impact your commute:

Southbound Ambaum Blvd SW is closed between
SW 124 St & SW 146 St
Starting 7:00 PM Thursday, May 5 through 5:00 AM Friday, May 6

Eastbound SR-520 Bridge will be closed overnight
Starting 11:59 PM Thursday, May 5 through 4:30 AM Friday, May 6

Northbound Ambaum Blvd SW will be closed between
SW 146 St & SW 124 St
Starting 7:00 PM Friday, May 6 through 5:00 AM Saturday, May 7

I-5 on & off ramps at Mercer St will be closed as part of the
Mercer Corridor Project

Starting 11:00 PM Friday, May 6 through 5:00 AM Monday, May 9

Bellevue Bus Stops Begin to Get RapidRide Makeover
Started Monday, May 2

  • King County Metro Transit begins the renovation of many bus stops
    and shelters in Bellevue as work begins on the RapidRide B Line.
    To read the complete news release, click here.  More information about
    the RapidRide B line can be found here.

We will return at 6:00 AM Friday morning to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great evening.

Thanks for riding and for using Metro’s services.

Rts 15, 17 & 18 Delays Subside Southbound on the Ballard Bridge

The blockage on southbound 15 Av NW at the Ballard Bridge has been cleared.
Delays should subside shortly.  Thank you for your patience.

Rts 15, 17 & 18 Expect Delays Southbound on the Ballard Bridge

Due to a blockage on the Ballard Bridge expect delays until further notice.

Metro’s Thursday PM Commute Begins Quietly; Mariners Game Tonight at 7:10 PM, Plus Upcoming Events that may Impact Transit Service

At 3:00 PM, Metro’s Thursday afternoon commute
begins quietly with no significant delays or disruptions
in transit service to report.

Mariners Game tonight, Thursday, 5/5
Game time – 7:10 PM, Safeco Field

Traffic in the SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square & downtown
Seattle areas may be congested on game days.

King County Metro Transit and its regional transit partners
can get Ms fans to and from points near Safeco Field
via
transit-priority routes that are not shared by general purpose
traffic – the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel (DSTT),
the SODO Busway and the Link light rail corridor – making
transit a great option for getting to and from games.

Fans should use regularly published schedules and expect
possible delays when traffic is heavy.  Regular fares apply.

Routes 15, 18, 21, 56 & 132 are rerouted off of 1st Av S in
both directions between S Lander St and S Atlantic St /
Edgar Martinez Dr S after weekday evening, weekend &
holiday games.  The rerouted buses serve all posted stops
along 4th Av S while on reroute.

Please make note of these upcoming events that may
impact your commute:

Eastbound SR-520 Bridge will be closed overnight
Starting 11:59 PM Thursday, May 5 through 4:30 AM Friday, May 6

Southbound Ambaum Blvd SW will be closed between
SW 124 St & SW 146 St
Starting 7:00 PM Thursday, May 5 through 5:00 AM Friday, May 6

Northbound Ambaum Blvd SW will be closed between
SW 146 St & SW 124 St
Starting 7:00 PM Friday, May 6 through 5:00 AM Saturday, May 7

I-5 on & off ramps at Mercer St will be closed as part of the
Mercer Corridor Project

Starting 11:00 PM Friday, May 6 through 5:00 AM Monday, May 9

Bellevue Bus Stops Begin to Get RapidRide Makeover
Started Monday, May 2

  • King County Metro Transit begins the renovation of many
    bus stops and shelters in Bellevue as work begins on the
    RapidRide B Line. To read the complete news release, click here.
    More information about the RapidRide B line can be found here.

We are here until 7:00 PM to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great afternoon.

Thanks for riding and for using Metro’s services.

Metro’s Thursday AM Commute Is Winding Down Plus Mariners Game Tonight at 7:10 PM

Metro’s Thursday morning commute is winding down with no  significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report.

Mariners Game tonight, Thursday, 5/5
Game time – 7:10 PM, Safeco Field

Traffic in the SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square & downtown
Seattle areas may be congested on game days.

King County Metro Transit and its regional transit partners
can get Ms fans to and from points near Safeco Field
via
transit-priority routes that are not shared by general purpose
traffic – the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel (DSTT),
the SODO Busway and the Link light rail corridor – making
transit a great option for getting to and from games.

Fans should use regularly published schedules and expect
possible delays when traffic is heavy.  Regular fares apply.

Routes 15, 18, 21, 56 & 132 are rerouted off of 1st Av S in
both directions between S Lander St and S Atlantic St /
Edgar Martinez Dr S after weekday evening, weekend &
holiday games.  The rerouted buses serve all posted stops
along 4th Av S while on reroute.

Bellevue Bus Stops Begin to Get RapidRide Makeover

Started Monday, May 2

  • King County Metro Transit begins the renovation of many
    bus stops and shelters in Bellevueas work begins on the
    RapidRide B Line. To read the complete news release, click here.
    More information about the RapidRide B line can be found here.

We will return at 3:00 PM to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great morning.

Westbound SR-520 at Montlake Blvd E Has Been Cleared

As of 7:22, westbound SR-520 at Montlake Blvd has been cleared. Still expect delays in the area heading into downtown Seattle.

Thank you for your patience.

Westbound SR-520 Blocked at Montlake Blvd E

Due to an accident, please expect delays westbound at SR-520 & Montlake Blvd E.

Thank you for your patience.

Metro’s Thursday AM Commute Begins Smoothly Plus Mariners Game Tonight at 7:10 PM

Good Morning! Metro’s Thursday morning commute
begins quietly with no significant delays or disruptions
in transit service to report.

Mariners Game tonight, Thursday, 5/5
Game time – 7:10 PM, Safeco Field

Traffic in the SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square & downtown
Seattle areas may be congested on game days.

King County Metro Transit and its regional transit partners
can get Ms fans to and from points near Safeco Field
via
transit-priority routes that are not shared by general purpose
traffic – the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel (DSTT),
the SODO Busway and the Link light rail corridor – making
transit a great option for getting to and from games.

Fans should use regularly published schedules and expect
possible delays when traffic is heavy.  Regular fares apply.

Routes 15, 18, 21, 56 & 132 are rerouted off of 1st Av S in
both directions between S Lander St and S Atlantic St /
Edgar Martinez Dr S after weekday evening, weekend &
holiday games.  The rerouted buses serve all posted stops
along 4th Av S while on reroute.

Bellevue Bus Stops Begin to Get RapidRide Makeover

Started Monday, May 2

  • King County Metro Transit begins the renovation of many
    bus stops and shelters in Bellevueas work begins on the
    RapidRide B Line. To read the complete news release, click here.
    More information about the RapidRide B line can be found here.

 We will be here until 9:00 AM to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great morning.