Metro’s Wednesday PM commute has ended; Northbound on-ramp to I-5 exp lane from Eastlake Av E continues to be restricted for vehicle traffic & other events

Metro’s Wednesday PM commute has ended; Northbound on-ramp to I-5 exp lanes from Eastlake Av E continues to be restricted for vehicle traffic. All bus service are rerouted via 9 Av, Pike St & on to I-5 express lanes.

Traffic congestion and delays for all traffic and transit service in downtown Seattle is being reported.

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

Construction – SR-520  weekend closure

• Friday, 10/19 from 11:00 PM until Sunday, 10/21 at 12:00 Noon
• Buses via I-90 instead; Routes 255, 271, 280 Night Owl & ST 545 will be rerouted due to this project.

Event – American Heart Walk

• Saturday, 10/20 from 8:00-11:00 AM.
• Routes 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 43, 47, 120, 125, ST522 & ST554 will be 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 return at 6:00 AM on Thursday to keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great evening.

Metro’s Wednesday PM commute is progressing; Sounders game tonight & other events

Metro’s Wednesday PM commute is progressing. Northbound on-ramp to I-5 express lanes from Eastlake Av E continues to be restricted for vehicle traffic. Expect traffic congestion and delays for all traffic and transit service in downtown Seattle.

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

Event – Sounders FC match

• Wednesday, 10/17 at 7:00 PM.
• Although no transit service is rerouted due to this event, expect
  traffic & transit schedule delays in the SODO, Stadium, Pioneer
  Square & downtown Seattle areas.
• Ride transit to CenturyLink Field events.
• Regular fares apply.

Construction – SR-520  weekend closure

• Friday, 10/19 from 11:00 PM until Sunday, 10/21 at 12:00 Noon
• Buses via I-90 instead; Routes 255, 271, 280 Night Owl & ST 545 will be rerouted due to this project.

Event – American Heart Walk

• Saturday, 10/20 from 8:00-11:00 AM.
• Routes 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 43, 47, 120, 125, ST522 & ST554 will be 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 7:00 PM to keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great evening.

Northbound on-ramp to I-5 exp lane from Eastlake Av E continues to be restricted for vehicle traffic

Northbound on-ramp to I-5 exp lane from Eastlake Av E continues to be restricted for vehicle traffic. Expect traffic congestion and delays for all traffic and transit service.

Thank you for your patience and for using Metro’s services.

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

Travel safely and have a great evening.

Metro’s Wednesday PM commute is continuing with incident at Howell St & Yale Av is still blocking access to northbound I-5 express lane from Eastlake Av E

Metro’s Wednesday PM commute is continuing with incident at Howell St & Yale Av is still blocking access to northbound I-5 express lane from Eastlake Av E.

All bus service continue to be rerouted via 9 Av, Pike St & on to I-5 express on-ramp. Expect Transit service delays and heavy traffic at the vicinity. Please avoid or use caution in this area.

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

Travel safely and have a great evening.

Correction – Incident at Howell St & Yale Av is being cleared; access to northbound I-5 express lane from Eastlake Av E is still restricted

The incident at Howell St & Yale Av is being cleared. Access to northbound I-5 express lane from Eastlake Av E is still restricted. All bus service are rerouted via 9 Av, Pike St & on to I-5 express on-ramp.

Thank you for your patience.

Incident at Howell St & Yale Av has been cleared

The incident at Howell St & Yale Av has been cleared. Access to northbound I-5 express lane from Eastlake Av E is now open. All bus service has returned to using the freeway.  Expect some delays as normal service is resumed.

Thank you for your patience.

Northbound Routes 25 & 66 have returned to regular route along Eastlake Av E between Denny Way & Republican St

Northbound Routes 25 & 66 have returned to regular route along Eastlake Av E between Denny Way & Republican St.

Expect delays and thank you for your patience.

Access to northbound I-5 express lane from Eastlake Av E is blocked by an incident at Howell St & Yale Av

Access to northbound I-5 express lane from Eastlake Av E is blocked by an incident at Howell St & Yale Av. Metro buses are rerouted via 9 Av, Pike St & on to I-5 express on-ramp.

Northbound Routes 25 & 66 are rerouted off of Eastlake Av E between Denny Way & Republican St, due to a blocking incident at Howell St & Yale Av.
Use stops west of Boren Av along Howell St or north of Republican St along Eastlake Av E.

Expect Transit service delays and heavy traffic at the vicinity. Please avoid or use caution in this area.

Northbound Routes 25 & 66 are rerouted off of Eastlake Av E between Denny Way & Republican St

Northbound Routes 25 & 66 are rerouted off of Eastlake Av E between Denny Way & Republican St, due to a blocking incident at Howell St & Yale Av.
Use stops west of Boren Av along Howell St or north of Republican St along Eastlake Av E.

Thank you for your patience.

Expect delays near Howell St & Yale Av

Metro is hearing reports of an incident at Howell St & Yale Av. Also blocking access to northbound I-5 express lane. Please avoid or use caution in this area.

We’ll provide updates as we know more details.