Metro’s Friday PM commute has ended; Alaskan Wy Viaduct closure at 11 PM, plus upcoming events that may impact transit

Metro’s Friday afternoon commute has ended with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report.

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Please note the information below about possible traffic impacts in Metro’s service area.

Construction – Alaskan Way Viaduct Weekend Closure

Event – University District Street Fair

Construction – on 15th Av E both directions, between E John St & E Denny Way

Event – Nordstrom’s Beat the Bridge Run

Event – West Seattle 5K Run & Alki Seattle Summer Streets

Washington State Ferry announces two boat Vashon service for
Monday 5/21 and Tuesday, 5/22

Due to necessary vessel repairs and inspections, the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route will operate on a two-boat schedule Monday, May 21, and Tuesday, May 22, with the 90-car Sealth and the 124-car Kitsap.  Please plan ahead for travel on this route on Monday and Tuesday.

The King County Water Taxi advises that riders should utilize the two boat schedule issued to plan their commute during this period as this change will affect Southworth commuters, riders catching Metro buses coming off the Fauntleroy/Vashon route, and more.   

The Water Taxi will be operating normal Vashon service but anticipates heavy ridership for the 7:10 AM sailing.

Construction – on 4th Av S at S 305th St

Construction – NE 90th St Bridge closure in Redmond

Mariners home stand begins Monday, 5/21 at 7:10 PM

  • There is no post-game premium or special service;
  • Ride regularly scheduled transit service to & from games;
  • Lots of transit service goes near Safeco Field;
  • SODO-area transit service operates via regular routes & stops;
    there are no post-game reroutes
  • There is no longer any transit service on 1st Av S north ofS Lander St;
  • Expect traffic & possible transit delays before & after game on routes
    that serve SODO & Pioneer Square.

Construction – Colman Dock bus stop revision

  • Until further notice.
  • Rts 16 & 66 are serving a new combined bus island on the Alaskan Way roadway between Marion & Columbia streets across from the ferry terminal.
  • Rt 99 stops north of Colman Dock atPike St.

RapidRide C Line construction at Fauntleroy ferry dock

  • Through the middle of June
  • Expect possible service delays on Routes 54, 116, 118, 119 & ST 560.

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

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

Travel safely and have a great weekend.

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