Metro’s Wednesday PM commute wrap up; Heavy traffic conditions continue Eastbound on SR-520 between Bellevue and Seattle and both directions on the Alaskan Way Viaduct between Western Av and SODO; plus other events that may impact service

At 7:00 PM – Good evening! Metro’s Wednesday PM commute is winding down. Heavy traffic conditions continue on eastbound SR-520 between Bellevue and Seattle and both directions on the Alaskan Way Viaduct between Western Av and SODO.

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

Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth – Traffic Impacts
Starting Sunday, July 17
Expect ferry delays and traffic congestion at the Fauntleroy terminal
starting Sunday, July 17.  

• Please take extra caution around the Fauntleroy terminal and be prepared for possible delays.  
• Some sailings will depart without a full load during peak times because of blocking traffic.  
•  WSF is monitoring the situation closely to determine  impacts
  and possible adjustments.

Mount Baker Station elevators to and from the southbound platform are out of service
The elevators to and from the Mount Baker Station southbound platform are out of service until further notice. 

Until repairs are made, southbound passengers who require the use of the elevator and want to board at Mount Baker should ride instead north to Beacon Hill and transfer to a southbound train. 

Passengers who want to exit at Mount Baker should ride  to Columbia City and transfer to a northbound train. 

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

Travel safely and have a great evening.

Traffic congested on Eastbound SR-520 between Redmond and Seattle; Traffic congested on Alaskan Way Viaduct both directions between Western Av and SODO

Heavy traffic conditions are occuring on eastbound SR-520 between Redmond and Seattle.

Heavy traffic conditions both directions on the Alaskan Way Viaduct between Western Av and SODO.

Conditions expected to last through the PM commute.

Thank you for using and riding Metro’s services.

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 PM commute begins; Sounders FC match tonight, 7:00 PM, Qwest Field; Katy Perry concert tonight, 7:30 PM, Key Arena; plus other events that may impact service

At 3:00 PM – Good afternoon! Metro’s Wednesday PM commute begins quietly with no significant delays or disruptions in service to report.

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

Sounders FC match tonight, Wednesday, July 20, 7:00 PM at Qwest Field
Expect possible transit service schedule delays during stadium events and at other times when traffic is heavy in the SODO or stadium area.

• To help reduce traffic congestion, ride transit to stadium events whenever possible. Nearly all transit service that serves downtown Seattle goes to within walking distance of the stadiums.
• Visit Metro Online for bus schedules and other transit information.
• Visit Metro Trip Planner to plan regional trips from your starting point to your destination. We’ll get you there!
• Visit King County Park & Ride lots for locations of where you can park your car and ride transit to your destination.
• Routes 15, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25, 37, 56, 57, 85 Night Owl, 116, 118, 119 & 132 will be rerouted from the start of service on Wednesday and all times until early Thursday morning at 2:30 AM.
• Regular fares apply.
• 66,000 fans  are expected in attendance tonight at Qwest/Century Link field.
• Many of the same routes that serve Qwest/Century Link field also serve the Seattle Center; plan for plenty of extra time to travel through these areas on Wednesday.

Katy Perry concert Wednesday, July 20, 7:30 PM at Key Arena
 Expect possible transit service schedule delays during Key Arena events and at other times when traffic is heavy in the Seattle Center area.

• While no reroutes are expected for this event, many of the same routes that serve the Seattle Center also serve Qwest/Century Link field; plan for plenty of extra time to travel through these areas on Wednesday.
• To help reduce traffic congestion, ride transit to Seattle Center events whenever possible.
• Visit Metro Online for bus schedules and other transit information.
• Visit Metro Trip Planner for regional trip information from your starting point to your destination. We’ll get you there!
• Visit King County Park & Ride lots for locations of where you can park your car and ride transit to your destination.

Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth – Traffic Impacts
Starting Sunday, July 17
Expect ferry delays and traffic congestion at the Fauntleroy terminal
starting Sunday, July 17.  

• Please take extra caution around the Fauntleroy terminal and be prepared for possible delays.  
• Some sailings will depart without a full load during peak times because of blocking traffic.  
•  WSF is monitoring the situation closely to determine  impacts
  and possible adjustments.

Mount Baker Station elevators to and from the southbound platform are out of service
The elevators to and from the Mount Baker Station southbound platform are out of service until further notice. 

Until repairs are made, southbound passengers who require the use of the elevator and want to board at Mount Baker should ride instead north to Beacon Hill and transfer to a southbound train. 

Passengers who want to exit at Mount Baker should ride  to Columbia City and transfer to a northbound train. 

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 heavy congestion on WB I-90 from the Issaquah area to 142 Pl SE; Sounders FC match tonight, 7:00 PM, Qwest Field, plus other upcoming events that may impact service

Metro’s Wednesday AM commute is winding down with heavy traffic delays on westbound I-90 from the Issaquah area to 142 Pl SE due to an earlier incident on the freeway. Your patience is appreciated.

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

Sounders FC match tonight, Wednesday, July 20, 7:00 PM at Qwest Field
Expect possible transit service schedule delays during stadium events and at other times when traffic is heavy in the SODO or stadium area.

• To help reduce traffic congestion, ride transit to stadium events whenever possible. Nearly all transit service that serves downtown Seattle goes to within walking distance of the stadiums.
• Metro Online
• Metro Trip Planner
• King County Park & Ride lots
• Routes 15, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25, 37, 56, 57, 85 Night Owl, 116, 118, 119 & 132 will be rerouted from the start of service on Wednesday and all times until early Thursday morning at 2:30 AM.
• Regular fares apply.
• 66,000 Fans  are expected at Qwest/Century Link field.
• Many of the same routes that serve Qwest/Century Link field also serve the Seattle Center; plan for plenty of extra time to travel through these areas on Wednesday.

Katy Perry concert tonight, Wednesday, July 20, 7:30 PM at Key Arena
 Expect possible transit service schedule delays during Key Arena events and at other times when traffic is heavy in the Seattle Center area.

• While no reroutes are expected for this event, many of the same routes that serve the Seattle Center also serve Qwest/Century Link field; plan for plenty of extra time to travel through these areas on Wednesday.
• To help reduce traffic congestion, ride transit to Seattle Center events whenever possible.
• Metro Online
• Metro Trip Planner
• King County Park & Ride lots

Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth – Traffic Impacts
Starting Sunday, July 17
Expect ferry delays and traffic congestion at the Fauntleroy terminal
starting Sunday, July 17.  

• Please take extra caution around the Fauntleroy terminal and be prepared for possible delays.  
• Some sailings will depart without a full load during peak times because of blocking traffic.  
•  WSF is monitoring the situation closely to determine  impacts
  and possible adjustments.

Mount Baker Station elevators to and from the southbound platform are out of service
The elevators to and from the Mount Baker Station southbound platform are out of service until further notice. 

Until repairs are made, southbound passengers who require the use of the elevator and want to board at Mount Baker should ride instead north to Beacon Hill and transfer to a southbound train. 

Passengers who want to exit at Mount Baker should ride  to Columbia City and transfer to a northbound train. 

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

Travel safely and have a great morning.

Heavy congestion continues on WB I-90 & 142 Pl SE

As of 8:30 AM, westbound I-90 & 142 Pl SE is still congested due to debris on the freeway. Expect heavy traffic delays until further notice.

Thank you for your patience.

Expect traffic delays on WB I-90 & 142 Pl SE

Due to debris on freeway, please expect traffic delays westbound at I-90 & 142 Pl SE until further notice.

Thank you for your patience.

Metro’s Wednesday AM commute begins quietly; Sounders FC match tonight, 7:00 PM, Qwest Field, plus other upcoming events that may impact service

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

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

Sounders FC match tonight, Wednesday, July 20, 7:00 PM at Qwest Field
Expect possible transit service schedule delays during stadium events and at other times when traffic is heavy in the SODO or stadium area.

• To help reduce traffic congestion, ride transit to stadium events whenever possible. Nearly all transit service that serves downtown Seattle goes to within walking distance of the stadiums.
• Metro Online
• Metro Trip Planner
• King County Park & Ride lots
• Routes 15, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25, 37, 56, 57, 85 Night Owl, 116, 118, 119 & 132 will be rerouted from the start of service on Wednesday and all times until early Thursday morning at 2:30 AM.
• Regular fares apply.
• 66,000 Fans  are expected at Qwest/Century Link field.
• Many of the same routes that serve Qwest/Century Link field also serve the Seattle Center; plan for plenty of extra time to travel through these areas on Wednesday.

Katy Perry concert Wednesday, July 20, 7:30 PM at Key Arena
 Expect possible transit service schedule delays during Key Arena events and at other times when traffic is heavy in the Seattle Center area.

• While no reroutes are expected for this event, many of the same routes that serve the Seattle Center also serve Qwest/Century Link field; plan for plenty of extra time to travel through these areas on Wednesday.
• To help reduce traffic congestion, ride transit to Seattle Center events whenever possible.
• Metro Online
• Metro Trip Planner
• King County Park & Ride lots

Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth – Traffic Impacts
Starting Sunday, July 17
Expect ferry delays and traffic congestion at the Fauntleroy terminal
starting Sunday, July 17.  

• Please take extra caution around the Fauntleroy terminal and be prepared for possible delays.  
• Some sailings will depart without a full load during peak times because of blocking traffic.  
•  WSF is monitoring the situation closely to determine  impacts
  and possible adjustments.

Mount Baker Station elevators to and from the southbound platform are out of service
The elevators to and from the Mount Baker Station southbound platform are out of service until further notice. 

Until repairs are made, southbound passengers who require the use of the elevator and want to board at Mount Baker should ride instead north to Beacon Hill and transfer to a southbound train. 

Passengers who want to exit at Mount Baker should ride  to Columbia City and transfer to a northbound train. 

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

Travel safely and have a great morning.