Metro’s PM commute is continuing with reports of heavy traffic congestion on I-5, westbound I-90 & SR-520 to Seattle, plus surface streets surrounding Century Link Field due to tonights Monday Night Football game scheduled to start at 5:30 PM. Transit service delays are expected.
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Please note the information below about possible traffic impacts in Metro’s service area.
Special Rider Alert
Metro’s Fall service change begins Saturday, 9/29.
The downtown Seattle Ride Free Area will be eliminated starting Saturday, 9/29. At that time all riders will pay as they board transit on all trips at all times.
Event – Monday Night Football – Seahawks at CenturyLink Field
- Monday, 9/24 at 5:30 PM.
- There will be no P&R shuttle service for the Monday, 9/24 game.
- Traffic in the SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square & downtown Seattle
areas may be congested on game days. - Ride regularly scheduled transit service to & from the game.
Event – Thursday Night Husky home game at CenturyLink Field
- Thursday, 9/27 at 6:00 PM
- There is no free service to Husky games at CenturyLink Field.
- There will be no P&R shuttle service for the Thursday, 9/27 game.
- Use Metro’s online Trip Planner for information about getting to events
& locations. - Traffic in the SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square & downtown Seattle areas may be congested on game days.
- Ride regularly scheduled transit service to & from the game.
Long-Term Construction Reroutes – Eastbound N 85th St is closed between Greenwood & Wallingford Av N
- Extended through Friday, 10/26 – at all times.
- Routes 48, 355 & School Custom Bus route 994 are rerouted.
Long-Term Construction Reroutes – Fairview Av N bus service is rerouted due to the Mercer Corridor Project
- Until approximately February, 2013
- Routes 70, 71, 72, 73 83 Night Owl & 309 are rerouted via Eastlake.
Thank you for riding and for using Metro’s services.
We will be here until 7 PM to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.
Travel safely and have a great afternoon.
