Metro’s Wednesday PM commute has ended; Sounders FC game and eastbound SR-520 closure tonight, plus upcoming events that may impact transit

Good evening! Metro’s Wednesday PM commute is winding down 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.

While all traffic could experience delays in event areas, such as Seattle Center and SODO, transit is an excellent option for getting to and from activities.  Transit service is often able to take advantage of lanes or travel corridors that are restricted to general purpose traffic.  There is lots of transit service to and from these upcoming events.

Event – Sounders FC  match tonight at 7:00 PM

• Although no transit service is rerouted due to this event, expect possible delays due to traffic in the SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square &  downtown Seattle areas. 
• Ride transit to CenturyLink Field events.
• Regular fares apply.

Construction – Eastbound SR-520 Bridge closure tonight at 11:00 PM

• Wednesday, May 23
• Overnight 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM
• Buses via I-90 instead
• Routes 255, 280 Night Owl & ST 545 will be rerouted due to this project

Event – SR-520 drawspan opening tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM

• Thursday, May 24
• At approximately 9:00 AM.
• The SR-520 Bridge will be closed for up to 30 minutes during this opening.
• Metro routes 242, 255, 265, 271, 277 and Sound Transit routes ST 540, ST 542, ST 545 & ST 556 may be delayed

Event - Mariners game Thursday night 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 of S Lander St
• Expect traffic & possible transit delays both pre & post game on routes that serve SODO & Pioneer Square, including DSTT routes.

Event – NW Folklife Festival at Seattle Center

• Friday-Monday – 5/25-28
• On all days of the festival, regular Transit service to Seattle  Centeris provided by Metro routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, 15, 16, 18, 24, 30 & 33.  Routes 5, 17, 26, 28 & 358 go to within walking distance.  Regular fares apply.  
• Metro will provide shuttle service Saturday-Monday from the Northgate TC & S Renton P&R.  AtSeattleCenter, both shuttles arrive and depart from the stop eastbound onMercer St at 3rd Av N. 
• The cost to ride the shuttle is $2.50 cash-only per person each way.  Children aged 5 & under ride free.  No passes, transfers or ORCA cards are accepted

Memorial Day observed Monday, May 28
In observance of Memorial Day, King County Metro Transit will operate a Sunday schedule on Monday, May 28. 

• Metro offices – including the Customer Information, pass sales and lost and found offices – will be closed on Monday.  Visit Metro’s online Regional Trip Planner to plan your transit trip.
• If your bus does not normally operate on Sunday, it will not operate on Monday.
• The West Seattle Water Taxi route will be operating a Sunday schedule on Memorial Day, as will DART shuttle routes 773 and 775.
• The Vashon Island Water Taxi route will not be in service on Monday
• On Memorial Day, both the South Lake Union Streetcar and Link light rail will operate a Sunday schedule.

Construction – NE 90th St Bridge closure in Redmond

• Monday, May 21 8:00 AM – Thursday, May 31 4:00 PM
• At all times during the closure
• The RapidRide B Line is rerouted.

Construction – Colman Dock bus stop revision

• Until further notice.
• Rt 16 is not serving the ferry terminal.  It is instead traveling via 1st Av S.  Use the temporary stop southbound on 1st Av S just south ofMarion St.
• Rt 66 is serving a new combined bus island on theAlaskan Wayroadway betweenMarion&Columbiastreets 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 at 6:00 AM tomorrow morning to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great afternoon.

Traffic Advisory – Heavy traffic conditions reported on I-5 just north of downtown Seattle

Due to heavy traffic conditions reported on I-5 just north of downtown Seattle, service delays can be expected.

Your patience is appreciated.

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

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

Travel safely and have a great evening.

Metro’s Wednesday PM commute has begun; Mariners game in progress and Sounders FC game tonight, plus upcoming events that may impact transit

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

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

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

While all traffic could experience delays in event areas, such as Seattle Center and SODO, transit is an excellent option for getting to and from activities.  Transit service is often able to take advantage of lanes or travel corridors that are restricted to general purpose traffic.  There is lots of transit service to and from these upcoming events.

Event – Mariners game is in progress

• Today’s game started at 12:40 PM.
• Game time tomorrow 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 of S Lander St;
• Anticipate heavier traffic than usual after today’s game & possible transit delays on routes that serve SODO & Pioneer Square.

Sounders FC - tonight at 7:00 PM

• Although no transit service is rerouted due to this event, expect possible delays due to traffic in the SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square & downtown Seattle areas. 
• Ride transit to CenturyLink Field events.
• Regular fares apply.

Construction – Eastbound SR-520 Bridge closure tonight at 11:00 PM

• Wednesday, May 23
• Overnight 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM
• Buses via I-90 instead
• Routes 255, 280 Night Owl & ST 545 will be rerouted due to this project

Event – SR-520 drawspan opening tomorrow morning

• Thursday, May 24
• At approximately 9:00 AM.
• The SR-520 Bridge will be closed for up to 30 minutes during this opening.
• Metro routes 242, 255, 265, 271, 277 and Sound Transit routes ST 540, ST 542, ST 545 & ST 556 may be delayed.

Event – NW Folklife Festival at Seattle Center

• Friday-Monday – 5/25-28
• On all days of the festival, regular Transit service to Seattle  Center is provided by Metro routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, 15, 16, 18, 24, 30 & 33.  Routes 5, 17, 26, 28 & 358 go to within walking distance.  Regular fares apply.  
• Metro will provide shuttle service Saturday-Monday from the Northgate TC & S Renton P&R.  At Seattle Center, both shuttles arrive and depart from the stop eastbound on Mercer St at 3rd Av N. 
• The cost to ride the shuttle is $2.50 cash-only per person each way.  Children aged 5 & under ride free.  No passes, transfers or ORCA cards are accepted

Construction – NE 90th St Bridge closure in Redmond

• Monday, May 21 8:00 AM – Thursday, May 31 4:00 PM
• At all times during the closure
• The RapidRide B Line is rerouted.

Construction – Colman Dock bus stop revision

• Until further notice.
• Rt 16 is not serving the ferry terminal.  It is instead traveling via 1st Av S.  Use the temporary stop southbound on 1st Av S just south of Marion St.
• Rt 66 is 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 at Pike 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 are here until 7:00 PM to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great afternoon.

Metro’s Wednesday morning commute has ended; Rt 271 reroute & Mariners afternoon game, plus upcoming events that may impact transit

Metro’s Wednesday morning commute is winding down with Rt 271 continuing to be rerouted off of westbound Lake Hills Connector heading towards downtown Bellevue.  Use stops on 145 Pl SE and on the Lake Hills Connector west of Richards Road.

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

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

While all traffic could experience delays in event areas, such as Seattle Center and SODO, transit is an excellent option for getting to and from weekend activities. Transit service is often able to take advantage of lanes or travel corridors that are restricted to general purpose traffic.  There is lots of transit service to and from Folklife and other upcoming events.

Event – Mariners game today at 12:40 PM

• Afternoon game today at 12:40 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 of S Lander St;
• Expect traffic & possible transit delays before & after game on routes
  that serve SODO & Pioneer Square.
• Anticipate heavier traffic than usual for today’s afternoon game in the surrounding SODO area between 7:00 – 8:30 AM, prior to the game between 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM and after the game around 3:30 – 5:00 PM.

Construction – Eastbound SR-520 bridge closure tonight at 11:00 PM

• Wednesday, May 23
• Overnight 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM
• Buses via I-90 instead
• Routes 255, 280 Night Owl & ST 545 will be rerouted due to this project

Event – NW Folklife Festival at Seattle Center

• Friday-Monday – 5/25-28
• On all days of the festival, regular Transit service to Seattle  Center is provided by Metro routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, 15, 16, 18, 24, 30 & 33.  Routes 5, 17, 26, 28 & 358 go to within walking distance.  Regular fares apply.  
• Metro will provide shuttle service Saturday-Monday from the Northgate TC & S Renton P&R. At SeattleCenter, both shuttles arrive and depart from the stop eastbound onMercer Stat 3rd Av N. 
• The cost to ride the shuttle is $2.50 cash-only per person each way. Children aged 5 & under ride free. No passes, transfers or ORCA cards are accepted

Construction – NE 90th St Bridge closure in Redmond

• Monday, May 21 8:00 AM – Thursday, May 31 4:00 PM
• At all times during the closure
• The RapidRide B Line is rerouted.

Construction – Colman Dock bus stop revision

• Until further notice.
• Rt 16 is not serving the ferry terminal. It is instead traveling via 1st Av S. Use the temporary stop southbound on 1st Av S just south of Marion St.
• Rt 66 is 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 at Pike 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 at 3:00 PM to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great morning.

Route 271 rerouted off of westbound Lake Hills Connector between 140 Av SE & Richards Road

Route 271 is temporarily rerouted off of westbound Lake Hills Connector between 140 Av SE & Richards Road heading toward downtown Bellevue.  No reroute heading toward Issaquah.

Please use stops on 145 PL SE or on the Lake Hills Connector west of Richards Road.

Expect some delays in service.

Metro’s Wednesday morning commute has begun; Mariners afternoon game, plus upcoming events that may impact transit

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

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

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

While all traffic could experience delays in event areas, such as Seattle Center and SODO, transit is an excellent option for getting to and from weekend activities. Transit service is often able to take advantage of lanes or travel corridors that are restricted to general purpose traffic.  There is lots of transit service to and from Folklife and other upcoming events.

Event – Mariners game today at 12:40 PM

• Afternoon game today at 12:40 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 of S Lander St;
• Expect traffic & possible transit delays before & after game on routes
  that serve SODO & Pioneer Square.
• Anticipate heavier traffic than usual for today’s afternoon game in the surrounding SODO area between 7:00 – 8:30 AM, prior to the game between 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM and after the game around 3:30 – 5:00 PM.

Construction – Eastbound SR-520 bridge closure tonight at 11:00 PM

• Wednesday, May 23
• Overnight 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM
• Buses via I-90 instead
• Routes 255, 280 Night Owl & ST 545 will be rerouted due to this project

Event – NW Folklife Festival at Seattle Center

• Friday-Monday – 5/25-28
• On all days of the festival, regular Transit service to Seattle  Center is provided by Metro routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, 15, 16, 18, 24, 30 & 33.  Routes 5, 17, 26, 28 & 358 go to within walking distance.  Regular fares apply.  
• Metro will provide shuttle service Saturday-Monday from the Northgate TC & S Renton P&R. At SeattleCenter, both shuttles arrive and depart from the stop eastbound onMercer Stat 3rd Av N. 
• The cost to ride the shuttle is $2.50 cash-only per person each way. Children aged 5 & under ride free. No passes, transfers or ORCA cards are accepted

Construction – NE 90th St Bridge closure in Redmond

• Monday, May 21 8:00 AM – Thursday, May 31 4:00 PM
• At all times during the closure
• The RapidRide B Line is rerouted.

Construction – Colman Dock bus stop revision

• Until further notice.
• Rt 16 is not serving the ferry terminal. It is instead traveling via 1st Av S. Use the temporary stop southbound on 1st Av S just south of Marion St.
• Rt 66 is 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 at Pike 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 be here until 9:00 AM to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great morning.