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Transit Alert – The blockage northbound on University Wy NE at NE 45th St has been cleared

The blockage on northbound University Way NE at NE 45th St has been cleared.   Northbound routes 30, 71, 72, 73 & 74 have returned to regular operation on University Way NE between NE 43rd and NE 45th streets after being rerouted around an earlier blockage.

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.

Transit Alert – Expect Transit service delays for all routes travelling northbound on University Way NE at NE 45 St

Due to a blockage on northbound University Way NE at NE 45th St, expect Transit service delays for all routes traveling in the vicinity.

Northbound routes 30, 71, 72, 73 & 74 are currently rerouted off of University Way NE between NE 43rd and NE 45th streets, until further notice.  Use the stops on University Way NE south of NE 43rd St or north of NE 45th St.

Your patience is appreciated.

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.

Transit Alert – Expect Transit service delays for all routes travelling southbound on Montlake Blvd E at E Shelby St

Due to a blockage on southbound Montlake Blvd E at E Shelby St, expect Transit service delays for all routes traveling in the vicinity.

Your patience is appreciated.

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 evening!

Metro’s Monday PM commute has ended with routes 41, 120 & ST 560 continuing to be rerouted; plus events that may impact Transit service

At 7:00 PM, Metro’s Monday evening commute is winding down with disruptions in transit service due to downed wires and trees caused by windy conditions in the area.

Southbound route 41 heading toward the Northgate Transit Center continues to be rerouted off of NE 125th St between 10th Av NE and 5th Av NE due to a blockage, until further notice.  Use the stops on NE 125th St east of 10th Av NE or on 5th Av NE south of NE 125th St.

Routes 120 and ST 560 continue to be rerouted in both directions due to a blockage on Ambaum Blvd SW at SW 116th St.  Use the stops on 16th Av SW north of SW 112th St or on Ambaum Blvd SW south of SW 120th St.

Thanks for your patience and for using Metro’s services.

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Please note the information below advising about construction activities or other events that may affect Transit operation in Metro’s service area.

Event – Birth of Buddha Festival

Construction – On Blanchard St between 3rd and 7th avenues

Construction – On northbound Rainier Av S at SW Grady Way

Construction – Northbound Westlake Av N is closed between
Mercer St & 9th Av N

Long-Term Bus Stop Closures – On Aurora Av N at Mercer St
and Thomas St

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

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

Travel safely and have a great evening.

Metro’s Monday PM commute is continuing with southbound Rt 41 blocked near NE 125th at Roosevelt Way NE; plus Rts 120 & ST 560 are rerouted

At 6:15 PM, Metro’s Monday evening commute is progressing with disruptions in service due to windy conditions.

Southbound route 41 is rerouted off of NE 125 St between 10th Av NE and 5th Av NE due to a blockage, until further notice.  Use the stops on NE 125th St east of 10th Av NE or on 5th Av NE south of NE 125th St.

Routes 120 and ST 560 are currently rerouted in both directions due to a blockage on Ambaum Blvd SW at SW 116th St.  Use the stops on 16th Av SW north of SW 112th St or on Ambaum Blvd SW south of SW 120th St.

Thanks for your patience and for using Metro’s services.

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Please note the information below advising about construction activities or other events that may affect Transit operation in Metro’s service area.

Event – Birth of Buddha Festival

Construction – On Blanchard St between 3rd and 7th avenues

Construction – On northbound Rainier Av S at SW Grady Way

Construction – Northbound Westlake Av N is closed between
Mercer St & 9th Av N

Long-Term Bus Stop Closures – On Aurora Av N at Mercer St
and Thomas St

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 evening.

Routes 120 & ST 560 are currently rerouted due to a blockage on southbound Ambaum Blvd SW at SW 116 St.

Due to a blockage on southbound Ambaum Blvd SW at SW 116th St, route 120 heading toward the Burien Transit Center and route ST 560 heading toward the Bellevue Transit Center are currently rerouted. 

Use the stops on 16th Av SW north of SW 112th St or on Ambaum Blvd SW south of SW 120th St.

Thanks for your patience and for using Metro’s services.

Metro’s Friday PM commute is continuing; Service delays on commuter routes are expected to subside as traffic congestion clears; plus more

Metro’s Friday PM commute is continuing with Transit service delays expected to subside on commuter routes as traffic congestion clears. 

Heavy traffic remain on the following corridors:

  • Southbound I-5 from about NE 145th St to downtown Seattle;
  • Southbound I-405 from about SR-520 to Newcastle;
  • Westbound I-90 from about I-405 through Mercer Island;
  • Westbound SR-520 from about I-405 the West Highrise.

Your patience is appreciated.

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

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 night!

Metro’s Friday PM commute is progressing; Service delays can be expected on commuter routes due to reports of heavy traffic congestion plus more

Metro’s Friday PM commute is progressing with Transit service delays expected on commuter routes due to reports of heavy traffic congestion on the following corridors:

  • Northbound I-5 from about Albro Pl to SR-520, then again from about Lake City to the King/Snohomish County line;
  • Southbound I-5 from about NE 175th St to I-90, then again from about I-405 to SR-516; then again from about SR-18 to the King/Pierce County line;
  • Northbound I-405 from about Kirkland to Woodinville;
  • Southbound I-405 from about SR-520 to Newcastle;
  • Southbound SR-167 from about SR-516 to SR-18;
  • Westbound I-90 from about Mercer Island to Rainier Av S;
  • Westbound SR-520 from about the East Highrise to the West Highrise.

Your patience is appreciated.

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

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 night!

Metro’s Friday PM commute is continuing; Service delays can be expected on commuter routes due to reports of heavy traffic congestion plus more

Metro’s Friday PM commute is continuing with Transit service delays expected on commuter routes due to reports of heavy traffic congestion on the following corridors:

  • Northbound I-5 from about Albro Pl to downtown Seattle, then again, on and off again from about SR-520 to the King/Snohomish County line;
  • Southbound I-5 from about NE 175th St to I-90, then again from about I-405 to SR-516; then again from about S 320th St to the King/Pierce County line;
  • Northbound I-405 from about Renton to Newcastle, then again from SR-520, off and again  to Woodinville;
  • Southbound I-405 from Kirkland to Newcastle, then again from Renton to Tukwila;
  • Southbound SR-167 from about Kent to SR-18;
  • Westbound I-90 from about Mercer Island to Rainier Av S;
  • Westbound SR-520 from about the East Highrise to the West Highrise.

Your patience is appreciated.

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

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!

Metro’s Wednesday PM commute has ended; Buses con’t to be rerouted off Pike St between 8th Av & Bellevue Av and other impacts on transit service

Metro’s Wednesday commute has ended. Routes 10, 11, 43, 47 & 49 continue to be rerouted off Pike St between 8th Av and Bellevue Av, due to an earlier incident on Pike St near Boren Av.

Until further notice, use stops on Pike St west of 8th Av, and depending on your route either on E Pine St east of Bellevue Av or on Bellevue Av north of E Pine St.

Please note the information below advising about construction activities and other events that may affect Transit operation in Metro’s service area.

Event – Mariners home stand

  • Friday, 5/10 through Sunday, 5/12.
  • On Friday at 7:10 PM; on Saturday at 6:10 PM; & on Sunday at 1:10 PM;
  • Ride regularly scheduled Transit service to or near Safeco Field; there is no premium or special Transit service provided by Metro;
  • Transit service operates via regular routes & stops in SODO area;
  • Expect traffic & possible Transit delays before and after games on routes that serve SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square & downtown Seattle area;
  • Regular fares apply.

Event – Sounders FC  match

  • Saturday, 5/11 at 1:00 PM
  • Ride regularly scheduled Transit service to or near CenturyLink Field; there is no premium or special Transit service provided by Metro;
  • Transit service operates via regular routes & stops in Stadium area;
  • Expect traffic & possible Transit delays before and after games on routes that serve SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square & downtown Seattle area;
  • Regular fares apply.

Construction – On Blanchard St between 3rd and 7th avenues

Construction – On northbound Rainier Av S at SW Grady Way

Construction – Northbound Westlake Av N is closed between
Mercer St & 9th Av N

Long-Term Bus Stop Closures – On Aurora Av N at Mercer St
and Thomas St

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

We will return at 6 AM tomorrow to keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great night!