Daily Archives: June 15, 2011

Metro’s Wednesday PM commute wrap-up, plus new service revisions, construction and events

Metro’s Wednesday afternoon commute is winding down. The earlier collision on SR 520 east of I-405 has been moved to the shoulder lanes and bus traffic is getting by with brief delays. There are no other significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report.

Please note the information below about upcoming events in Metro’s service area.

Mariners game tonight, Wednesday, June 15, 7:10 PM at Safeco Field
Traffic in the SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square & downtown Seattle areas may be congested on game days.  Ride transit to the game.

June service revisions
Metro summer service revisions began Saturday, June 11.

Fall City Days

Bicyclists can use transit during the closure of the Burke Gilman trail
The Burke Gilman trail will be temporarily closed for improvements starting in mid-June.  The closure will be between Lake Forest Park and 145 Av NE.  Bicyclists are encouraged to use transit as an alternative through that corridor. 

Thank you for joining us today.

We will return on Thursday at 6:00 A.M. to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a pleasant evening.

Heavy traffic on SR 520 eastbound, east of I-405 due to collision

We are seeing heavy congestion on eastbound SR 520 due to a collision,  east of I-405. Buses are experiencing delays of up to 30 minutes. The vehicles have been moved to the shoulder lanes and traffic is starting to move again. Thank you for your patience.

Metro’s Wednesday PM commute quietly underway, plus new service revisions, construction and events

Good afternoon! Metro’s Wednesday afternoon commute is quietly underway with no significant delays or disruptions in service to report.

Please note the information below about upcoming events in Metro’s service area.

Mariners game tonight, Wednesday, June 15, 7:10 PM at Safeco Field
Traffic in the SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square & downtown Seattle areas may be congested on game days.  Ride transit to the game.

June service revisions
Metro summer service revisions began Saturday, June 11.

Fall City Days

Bicyclists can use transit during the closure of the Burke Gilman trail
The Burke Gilman trail will be temporarily closed for improvements starting in mid-June.  The closure will be between Lake Forest Park and 145 Av NE.  Bicyclists are encouraged to use transit as an alternative through that corridor. 

Thank you for joining us today.

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

Travel safely and have a great day.

Metro’s Wednesday AM commute wrap-up, plus new service revisions, construction and events

That’s a wrap! Metro’s Wednesday morning commute is winding down with no significant delays or disruptions in service to report.

Please note the information below about upcoming events in Metro’s service area.

Mariners game tonight, Wednesday, June 15, 7:10 PM at Safeco Field
Traffic in the SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square & downtown Seattle areas may be congested on game days.  Ride transit to the game.

June service revisions
Metro summer service revisions began Saturday, June 11.

Fall City Days

S 320 St and SW 320 St are closed in both directions between
 5 Av S & 6 Av SW
This closure is at all times through July 30.

  • Routes 179, 181, 187 & 197 are rerouted south of S 320 St and SW 320 St via 5 Av S & 6 Av SW.
  • Use regular stops east of 5 Av S or west of 6 Av SW.

Bicyclists can use transit during the closure of the Burke Gilman trail
The Burke Gilman trail will be temporarily closed for improvements starting in mid-June.  The closure will be between Lake Forest Park and 145 Av NE.  Bicyclists are encouraged to use transit as an alternative through that corridor. 

Thank you for joining us today.

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

Travel safely and have a great day.

Metro’s Wednesday AM commute begins quietely, plus new service revisions, construction and events

Good morning!  Metro’s Wednesday morning commute is underway with no significant delays or disruptions in service to report.

Please note the information below about upcoming events in Metro’s service area.

Mariners game tonight, Wednesday, June 15, 7:10 PM at Safeco Field
Traffic in the SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square & downtown Seattle areas may be congested on game days.  Ride transit to the game.

June service revisions
Metro summer service revisions began Saturday, June 11.

Fall City Days

S 320 St and SW 320 St are closed in both directions between
 5 Av S & 6 Av SW
This closure is at all times through July 30.

  • Routes 179, 181, 187 & 197 are rerouted south of S 320 St and SW 320 St via 5 Av S & 6 Av SW.
  • Use regular stops east of 5 Av S or west of 6 Av SW. 

Thank you for joining us today.

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

Travel safely and have a great morning.