Metro’s Thursday evening commute has ended. Traffic along 5 Ave in downtown Seattle has improved.
The SR-520 bridge will be closed for up to 30 mins tonight, Thursday, July 19 at 7 PM & 8 PM due to 2 scheduled drawspan openings. Expect brief delays in transit service during this time.
Please note the information below about potential traffic impacts
in Metro’s service area.
Construction – Anticipate possible delays due to
I-90 lane closures extended near Issaquah
Contractor crews removing an old, narrow fish culvert between eastbound
and westbound Interstate 90 east of Issaquah will extend lane closures on eastbound I-90.
At 6 AM Saturday, July 14, crews will close the left lane of eastbound I-90 through 3 PM, Friday, July 20. Crews will reopen the lane for Friday afternoon travelers and will reclose the lane on Saturday, July 21, until Friday, July 27.
Construction –
Eastbound N 85th St is closed between Greenwood & Aurora Avs N
- Monday, 6/11 through Monday, 8/20 – at all times.
- Eastbound Route 48 is rerouted.
- Westbound service is on regular route.
Event – Enumclaw Street Fair
- Friday, July 20, start of service – Saturday, July 21, end of service.
- Route 186 will be rerouted.
Event – Covington Days Parade
- Saturday, July 21, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Route 168 will be rerouted.
Event – DesMoines Waterland Parade
- Saturday, July 21, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Routes 131, 132 & 166 will be rerouted.
Event – Float Dodger 5K Run
- Saturday, July 21, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Routes 55 & 128 will be rerouted.
Event – Olde Burien Block Party
- Saturday, July 21, 10:00 AM - end of service
- Route 139 will be rerouted.
Event – Vashon Strawberry Festival
- Saturday, July 21, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Route 118 will be rerouted.
Event – Chinatown Seafair Parade
- Sunday, July 22, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Routes 99, ST 545 & ST 554 will be rerouted.
Event – Swedish Summer Run
- Sunday, July 22, 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Route 2 will be rerouted.
Event – White Center Jubilee Days Parade
- Sunday, July 22, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Routes 22, 23 & 120 will be rerouted.
Thank you for riding and using Metro’s services.
We’ll return Friday at 6:00 AM to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.
Travel safely and have a great evening.
