Daily Archives: June 29, 2011

Metro’s Wednesday PM commute wrap up with Rt 240 terminal at NE 23 St & 98 Av NE closed until end of service tonight, plus upcoming construction and event information

At 7:00 PM, Metro’s Wednesday evening commute is winding down
with Rt 240 to Bellevue still rerouted off of 100 Av NE at NE 21 St,
due to construction until end of service tonight. 

Use the stops on 100 Ave NE south of NE 21 St or the temporary terminal westbound on NE 21 St just east of 98 Av NE.  Rt 240 to the
Renton use the temporary terminal westbound on NE 21 St just east
of  98 Av NE.

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

Overnight Closure Northbound 1st Av S at S Spokane St

15 Av SW closed between SW 107 St & SW 106 St

NE 8 St closed in both directions between 100 Av NE & 92 Av NE

S 154 St closed between 24 Av S & Tukwila Int’l Blvd

Mariners take the field Friday, July 1, 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.

General Information:

Independence Day observed Monday, July 4:
In observance of Independence Day, King County Metro Transit will operate a Sunday schedule on Monday, July 4. 

  • Metro offices – including the Customer Information, pass sales and lost and found offices – will be closed on Monday. 
  • If your bus does not normally operate on Sunday, it will not operate on Monday.

The West Seattle/Downtown Seattle Water Taxi:
The West Seattle Water Taxi will operate a Sunday schedule on Independence Day, as will DART Shuttle routes 773 and 775; the Vashon Water Taxi will not operate on Monday.

South Lake Union Streetcar and Sound Transit Link light rail:
Both the South Lake Union Streetcar and Sound Transit’s Link light rail will operate a Sunday schedule.  Sounder trains will not operate on Monday.

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.

UPDATE: Rt 240 terminal at NE 23 St & 98 Av NE remains closed until end of service today.

Rt 240 to Bellevue is still rerouted off of 100 Av NE at NE 21 St, due to construction until end of service today.

Use the stops on 100 Ave NE south of NE 21 St or the temporary terminal WB on NE 21 St just east of 98 Av NE.  Rt 240 to the Renton use the temporary terminal WB on NE 21 St just east of  98 Av NE.

Thank you for your patience.

Metro’s Wednesday PM commute begins with Rt 240 terminal closure at NE 23 St & 98 Av NE and delays on Rt 43, 44 & 49 from an earlier blockage at 45 Av NE & NE Brooklyn St

Metro’s Wednesday PM commute begins with Rt 240 to Bellevue rerouted off of 100 Av NE at NE 21 St due to construction on NE 23 St & 98AvNE.  Use the stops on 100 Ave NE south of NE 21 St or the temporary terminal WB on NE 21 St just east of 98 Av NE.   Rt 240 to the Renton use the temporary terminal WB on NE 21 St just east of  98 Av NE.

Expect delays in transit service on Rts 43, 44 & 49 due to an earlier blockage on 45 Av NE & NE Brooklyn St.  Delays should subside shortly. 

Mariners game this afternoon, Wednesday, June 29, 12:40 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.

15 Av SW closed between SW 107 St & SW 106 St

NE 8 St closed in both directions between 100 Av NE & 92 Av NE

S 154 St closed between 24 Av S & Tukwila Int’l Blvd

General Information:

Independence Day observed Monday, July 4:
In observance of Independence Day, King County Metro Transit will operate a Sunday schedule on Monday, July 4. 

  • Metro offices – including the Customer Information, pass sales and lost and found offices – will be closed on Monday. 
  • If your bus does not normally operate on Sunday, it will not operate on Monday.

The West Seattle/Downtown Seattle Water Taxi:
The West Seattle Water Taxi will operate a Sunday schedule on Independence Day, as will DART Shuttle routes 773 and 775; the Vashon Water Taxi will not operate on Monday.

South Lake Union Streetcar and Sound Transit Link light rail:
Both the South Lake Union Streetcar and Sound Transit’s Link light rail will operate a Sunday schedule.  Sounder trains will not operate on Monday.

Thank you for joining us.  We will be here until 7:00 PM to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute. 

Travel safely and have a great afternoon.

 

 

Metro’s Wednesday AM Commute wrap up with Rt 124 still rerouted in Tukwila; Mariners game this afternoon at 12:40 PM, Safeco Field plus upcoming construction information

Metro’s Wednesday morning commute is winding down with Rt 124 still rerouted along Tukwila Intl Blvd between S 133 St & S 140 St due to an blocking accident. Use the stops north of S 133 St or south of S 140 St.

Mariners game this afternoon, Wednesday, June 29, 12:40 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.

15 Av SW closed between SW 107 St & SW 106 St

NE 8 St closed in both directions between 100 Av NE & 92 Av NE

S 154 St closed between 24 Av S & Tukwila Int’l Blvd

  • Tuesday, June 28 through Friday, September 30.
  • At all times during construction.
  •  Route 140 will be rerouted by this closure.

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

Travel safely and have a great morning.

UPDATE: Rt 124 is still rerouted off of Tukwila Intl Blvd between S 133 St & S 140 St

As of 8:28, Rt 124 is still rerouted off of Tukwila Intl Blvd between S 133 St & S 140 St due to an blocking accident. Use the stops north of S 133 St & Tukwila Intl Blvd or south of S 140 St & Tukwila Intl Blvd. Until further notice.

Thank you for your patience.

UPDATE: Rt 124 is still rerouted off of Tukwila Intl Blvd between S 133 St & S 140 St

As of 7:09, Rt 124 is still rerouted off of Tukwila Intl Blvd between S 133 St & S 140 St due to an blocking accident. Use the stops north of S 133 St & Tukwila Intl Blvd or south of S 140 St & Tukwila Intl Blvd. Until further notice.

Thank you for your patience.

 

Rt 124 is rerouted off of Tukwila Intl Blvd between S 133 St & S 140 St

Rt 124 is rerouted off of Tukwila Intl Blvd between S 133 St & S 140 St due to an blocking accident. Use the stops north of S 133 St & Tukwila Intl Blvd or south of S 140 St & Tukwila Intl Blvd. Until further notice.

Thank you for your patience.

Metro’s Wednesday AM commute begins quietly; Mariners game this afternoon at 12:40 PM, Safeco Field plus upcoming construction information

Good Morning! Metro’s Wednesday morning commute is underway and currently there are no major delays or disruptions in service to report.

Mariners game this afternoon, Wednesday, June 29, 12:40 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.

NE 8 St is closed in both directions between 100 Av NE & 92 Av NE

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.