Daily Archives: May 10, 2011

Metro’s Tuesday PM Commute Wrap-up; Route 7 Is Rerouted In Northbound Direction Off of Rainier Ave S & S Orcas St; Plus Upcoming Events That May Impact Transit Service

At 7:00 PM, Metro’s Tuesday evening commute is winding down.

Due to a blockage at Rainier Ave S & 42 Ave S, Route 7 is rerouted in northbound direction off of Rainier Ave S & S Orcas St. Use stops north of S Alaska St or south of S Orcas St.

Alaskan way Viaduct Closure and Lane Reconfiguration
From Friday night, May 13 at 11 PM through Monday, May 16 at 6 AM, the Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed for a test of the Automated Viaduct Closure System and lane reconfiguration. King County Metro Transit is encouraging bus riders to prepare by checking Metro Online, watching media reports and signing up for Transit Alerts.

Ambaum Blvd SW construction on Tue; Northbound Only
Overnight Tuesday, May 10, from 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM, northbound Metro Route 120 & ST Route 560 will be rerouted off of Ambaum Blvd SW between SW 128 St and SW 112 St due to construction.

Bellevue Bus Stops Begin to Get RapidRide Makeover
On Tuesday, May 10, King County Metro Transit continues the renovation of many bus stops and shelters in the Bellevue area as preparation for the RapidRide B Line.

Dexter Av N paving Tue & Wed; possible delays for Rts 26 & 28
On Tuesday, May 10 & Wednesday, May 11, SDOT will be paving Dexter Av N from just south of Nickerson St south to McGraw St. The work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice, but the work hours are expected to be 7 AM to 6 PM each day. Anticipate possible related delays on Metro routes 26 and 28, and for traffic in general in this area.

We will return at 6:00 AM Wednesday 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.

Update – Route 7 has not returned to regular route in northbound direction on Rainier Ave S at 42 Ave S

Due to a blockage at Rainier Ave S & 42 Ave S, Route 7 is rerouted in the northbound direction off of Rainier Ave S & S Orcas St. Use stops north of S Alaska St or south of S Orcas St.

Route 7 is currently rerouted in the northbound direction due to a blockage at Rainier Ave S & 42 Ave S

Route 7 is rerouted in the northbound direction due to a blockage at Rainier Ave S & 42 Ave S.
Route 7 to Seattle is rerouted via S Orcas St, Martin L King Way S, S Alaska St to Rainier Ave S. Use stops south of S Orcas St or north of S Alasak St.

Metro’s Tuesday PM Commute Begins Quietly

Metro’s Tuesday afternoon commute begins quietly with no significant delays
or disruptions in transit service to report.

Alaskan way Viaduct Closure and Lane Reconfiguration
From Friday night, May 13 at 11 PM through Monday, May 16 at 6 AM, the Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed for a test of the Automated Viaduct Closure System and lane reconfiguration. King County Metro Transit is encouraging bus riders to prepare by checking Metro Online, watching media reports and signing up for Transit Alerts.

Ambaum Blvd SW construction on Tue; Northbound Only
Overnight Tuesday, May 10, from 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM, northbound Metro Route 120 & ST Route 560 will be rerouted off of Ambaum Blvd SW between SW 128 St and SW 112 St due to construction.

Bellevue Bus Stops Begin to Get RapidRide Makeover
On Tuesday, May 10, King County Metro Transit continues the renovation of many bus stops and shelters in the Bellevue area as preparation for the RapidRide B Line.

Dexter Av N paving Tue & Wed; possible delays for Rts 26 & 28
On Tuesday, May 10 & Wednesday, May 11, SDOT will be paving Dexter Av N from just south of Nickerson St south to McGraw St. The work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice, but the work hours are expected to be 7 AM to 6 PM each day. Anticipate possible related delays on Metro routes 26 and 28, and for traffic in general in this area.

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 Tuesday AM Commute Is Winding Down

At 9:00 AM – Metro’s Tuesday morning commute is winding down with no
significant delays to report.

Alaskan way Viaduct Closure and Lane Reconfiguration
From Friday night, May 13 at 11 PM through Monday, May 16 at 6 AM,
the Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed for a test of the Automated
Viaduct Closure System and lane reconfiguration.
King County Metro Transit is encouraging bus riders to prepare by
checking Metro Online, watching media reports and signing up for
Transit Alerts.

Ambaum Blvd SW construction on Tue; Northbound Only
Overnight Tuesday, May 10, from 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM, northbound Metro
Route 120 & ST Route 560 will be rerouted off of Ambaum Blvd SW
between SW 128 St and SW 112 St due to construction.

Bellevue Bus Stops Begin to Get RapidRide Makeover
On Tuesday, May 10, King County Metro Transit continues the renovation
of many bus stops and shelters in the Bellevue area as preparation for
the RapidRide B Line.

Dexter Av N paving Tue & Wed; possible delays for Rts 26 & 28
On Tuesday, May 10 & Wednesday, May 11, SDOT will be paving Dexter Av N
from just south of Nickerson St south to McGraw St.  The work is weather
dependent and subject to change without notice, but the work hours are
expected be 7 AM to 6 PM each day.  Anticipate possible related delays
on Metro routes 26 and 28, and for traffic in general in this area.

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 Tuesday AM Commute Begins Quietly; Plus Upcoming Events That May Impact Transit Service

Metro’s Tuesday morning commute begins quietly with no significant delays
or disruptions in transit service to report.

Bellevue Bus Stops Begin to Get RapidRide Makeover
On Tuesday, May 10, King County Metro Transit continues the renovation of many bus stops and shelters in the Bellevue area as preparation for the
RapidRide B Line.

Dexter Av N paving Tue & Wed; possible delays for Rts 26 & 28
On Tuesday, May 10 & Wednesday, May 11, SDOT will be paving Dexter Av N from just south of Nickerson St south to McGraw St.  The work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice, but the work hours are expected be 7 AM to 6 PM each day.  Anticipate possible related delays on Metro routes 26 and 28, and for traffic in general in this area.

Alaskan way Viaduct Closure and Lane Reconfiguration
From Friday night, May 13 at 11 PM through Monday, May 16 at 6 AM, the Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed for a test of the Automated Viaduct Closure System and lane reconfiguration.
King County Metro Transit is encouraging bus riders to prepare by checking Metro Online, watching media reports and signing up for Transit Alerts.

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

Travel safely and have a great morning.