Daily Archives: May 6, 2011

Metro’s Friday PM Commute Wrap-up – Rts 43 & 48 Delays Subside; Mariners Game Tonight at 7:10 PM, Plus Upcoming Weekend Events That May Impact Transit Service

At 7:15 PM, Metro’s Friday evening commute is winding down.
Rts 43 & 48 delays are subsiding on southbound 24 Av E &
E Calhoun St as the blockage is cleared. 

Mariners Game tonight, Friday, 5/6
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:

Northbound Ambaum Blvd SW is 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 Street Reconfiguration Project

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

Rt 8 will operate as a shuttle between Seattle Center and Capitol Hill
due to the Mercer Street Reconfiguration Project.

Starting Saturday, May 7 through Sunday, May 8 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Opening Day of Boating Season near Montlake Blvd E.

Saturday, May 7, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Rts 43, 44, 48 & 271 will be affected due to this closure.

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 Monday morning to help keep an
Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great weekend.

Thanks for riding and for using Metro’s services.

Rts 43 & 48 – Southbound 24 Av E & E Calhoun St Congested

Due to a blockage, expect delays at southbound 24 Av E & E Calhoun St.

Your patience is appreciated.

Metro’s Friday PM Commute Begins Quietly; Mariners Game Tonight at 7:10 PM, Plus Upcoming Weekend Events That May Impact Transit Service

At 1:30 PM, Metro’s Friday afternoon commute begins quietly with
no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report.

Mariners Game tonight, Friday, 5/6
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:

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 Street Reconfiguration Project

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

Opening Day of Boating Season near Montlake Blvd E.

Saturday, May 7, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Rts 43, 44, 48 & 271 will be affected due to this closure.

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.

Thank you for riding and for using Metro’s services.

Metro’s Friday AM Commute Is Winding Down; Mariners Game Tonight at 7:10 PM Plus Upcoming Weekend Events That May Impact Service

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

Mariners Game tonight, Friday, 5/6
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:

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 Street Reconfiguration Project

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

Opening Day of Boating Season near Montlake Blvd E.

Saturday, May 7, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Rts 43, 44, 48 & 271 will be affected due to this closure.

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 the Bellevue area 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.

Metro’s Friday AM Commute Begins Smoothly; Mariners Game Tonight at 7:10 PM Plus Upcoming Weekend Events That May Impact Service

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

Mariners Game tonight, Friday, 5/6
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:

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 Street Reconfiguration Project

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

Opening Day of Boating Season near Montlake Blvd E.

Saturday, May 7, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Rts 43, 44, 48 & 271 will be affected due to this closure.

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 the Bellevue area 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.