UPDATE: The West Seattle Bridge has reopen to westbound & eastbound traffic.
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Pedestrians walking along 1st Ave between S Royal Brougham Way and S King St blocking NB lanes. Use alternative routes and use caution.
UPDATE: The University Bridge is back open! Thank you for your patience and please drive safely in the wet weather.
Demonstration on Pine St at 4th Ave headed WB and blocking all lanes. Use caution.
The University Bridge is experiencing mechanical issues and is stuck in the upright position. Use alternate routes.
There is a march Seattle Grand Protest Against the Ongoing Genocidal War on Tigray on Broadway at Columbia St blocking all lanes moving northbound. Use caution and seek alternate routes.
Snow is starting to quickly accumulate in the Seattle Metro area causing higher risks of car accidents, closed roads, and stalled vehicles.
Use caution and plan accordingly.
Obstruction on Mercer St and Fairview Ave N blocking the EB lanes. Fallen crane on west side of Fairview Ave N and Mercer St intersection. Avoid the area and use alt routes.
Big fat snowy shoutout to these neighbors in the CD doing their part to clear sidewalks in front of their homes. #GetIt
Snowfall has begun in the Seattle area. Use caution while driving tonight.
Large fire on 4th Ave S at Edgar Martinez Dr S under the overpass. Use caution in the area due to decreased visibility. Use alternate routes and expect delays due to responders in the area.
There is a incident on Alaskan Way between University St & Pike St blocking the northbound & southbound lanes. Seek alternative routes.
March blocking all lanes of S Jackson St at 8th Ave. Use alternate routes.
Large demonstration blocking all NB and SB lane of 4th Ave S at S Lander St. Use alternate routes.
There is a Cancel Independence Day march on 4th Ave at Pine St blocking the northbound all lanes. Use caution and seek alternate routes.
There is a march on S Jackson St at Rainier Ave S blocking the all lanes moving westbound. Use caution and seek alternate routes.
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UPDATE: Demonstrators on California Ave SW at SW Hanford St moving SB, use other routes. Use caution #westseattle for additional pedestrians on the roads.
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UPDATE: Demonstration is heading WB on Yesler Wy overpass at I-5 towards downtown CBD. Use other routes.
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There is also a group of demonstrators at California Ave SW and SW Alaska St blocking the intersection. Use alternate routes.
Demonstration at Mercer St and Terry Ave headed EB. Use alternate routes.
Seeing the #ImpeachAndRemove Protest () in West Seattle at the intersection of California Ave SW and SW Alaska St. Use caution, expect delays, and use alternate routes if possible.
UPDATE: Demonstration moving east from Boren Ave on Pine St. Use other routes
UPDATE: Demonstration on 3rd Ave at Pine St blocking intersection. Use other routes.
The intersection of E Pike St at 10th Ave E is blocked. Use caution and seek alternate routes.
The right SB bus lane of 2nd Ave and Marion St is blocked for the Impeach & Remove Protest (). Use caution and expect delays.
A demonstration rally is currently down Broadway. The demonstration is currently at Broadway and Pike St headed SB. Use caution and expect delays.
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UPDATE: The Sounders parade has begun. Expect delays in the downtown area.
Demonstrators gathered at Westlake Park are currently on 4th Ave at Pine St and headed NB. Use caution in the area due to increased pedestrian presence.
Demonstration north of the Fremont Bridge blocking both directions. Use alternate routes.
Collision on Edgar Martinez Dr S at 4th Ave S blocking all EB & WB lanes. Use alternate routes.
The Montlake Bridge is experiencing technical issues. All NB & SB lanes blocked. Use alternate routes.
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March of Silence still continuing down 23rd Ave S between S Dearborn St and Jefferson Park. Expect heavy delays in the area.
The Ballard Bridge is experiencing technical issues and is stuck in the up right position. Use alternate routes.
There is a march 4th Ave between Cherry St & Denny Way blocking the northbound. Use caution and seek alternate routes.
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UPDATE: Mercer St to be closed from Fairview Ave N to 9th Ave N until tomorrow. Use alternate routes and avoid the area.
The Spokane St Bridge is experience mechanical issues. Use alternate routes and expect delays in the area.
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UPDATE: The University Bridge remains stuck in raised position due to mechanical issues. Crews are continuing to work hard to attempt to repair the bridge, and do not expect to be able to lower the bridge this evening. Use alternate routes.
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March moving south on 23rd Ave S at S Massachusetts St.
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UPDATE: Rally Against Transphobic Hate Group at Seattle Central Library blocking 4th Ave b/w Madison St & Spring St and Madison St b/w 4th Ave & 5th Ave. Use other routes.
UPDATE: March for Justice Rally are at Westlake Park. 4th blocked from Union St to Olive Way. NB on 4th detouring west on Union St. 5th Ave and Pine St intersection is also blocked. Expect delays.
Demonstration blocking both directions on SW Spokane St just east of the Lower Spokane Bridge. Use alternate routes.
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UPDATE: Seattle Women's March has approached 4th Ave. All traffic lanes are closed on 4th Ave from Pine St to Denny Way. Use alt routes.
The Ballard Bridge is having technical issues and stuck open. Please use alternate routes.
Queen Anne Ave N closed from Galer St to Roy St due to icy road conditions. Avoid driving and steep hills if possible.
See our 🧊❄️Winter Weather Response Map ❄️🧊for road closures/conditions: seattlecitygis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappvie
UPDATE: Demonstration moving NB on Broadway at Pine St. Use other routes
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UPDATE: Demonstrations on the Ballard Bridge. All NB and SB lanes are closed. Use alternate routes.
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UPDATE: All clear. Highland Park Way SW is fully reopened between SW Holden St and W Marginal Way SW.
#ClimateStrike on Pine St and Broadway blocking all EB & WB lanes. Protesters are marching west. Use alternate routes.
Demonstration blocking Harrison St between 6th Ave to 7th Ave. Use alternate routes.
Collision blocking all NB lanes of Rainier Ave S at S Dearborn St. Use alternate routes.
Wet road conditions in the Seattle Area. Water pooling on EB and WB lanes just west of intersection of NE Northgate Way and 1st Ave NE. Use other routes and avoid driving if possible.
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UPDATE: Demonstrators currently on 4th Ave at Madison St.
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UPDATE: Demonstrators at U District blocking the intersection of NE 45th St at University Way NE. Use other routes.
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UPDATE: Rally Against Transphobic Hate Group at Seattle Central Library blocking the (2) NB right lanes on 4th Ave b/w Madison St & Spring St and Madison St b/w 4th Ave & 5th Ave. Use other routes for WB traffic.
Collision on the West Seattle Bridge just west of SR-99 blocking two WB lanes. Use caution.
UPDATE: The Montlake Bridge is now back open in all directions after extended construction.
There is a incident near the 1300 block of SW Spokane St. has closed the Lower Spokane St Bridge as a result of decreased visibility from smoke. Please use alternate routes and use caution.
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UPDATE: March moving WB on Pine St at 5th Ave blocking all lanes. Use caution and seek alternate routes.
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UPDATE: March on S Jackson St at 12th Ave S blocking the all lanes moving westbound. Use caution and seek alternate routes.
Intersection at Broadway & Pine St is closed for the Seattle Women's March. Use alt routes.
Due to high winds- please use caution and expect detours throughout the night. Treat dark signals as all way stops. Look out for downed trees and other hazards. Consider delaying your trip. Our crews are working with and to clear the roads.
There is a march on 9th Ave N at Pine St blocking the WB lanes. Use caution and seek alternate routes.
There is a march at 6th Ave N at Stewart St blocking the northbound lane. Use caution.
There is building debris in roadway on 3rd Ave at Columbia St blocking all southbound lanes and left northbound lane. Use caution and seek alternate routes.
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UPDATE: Demonstration moving WB on Pine St from Boren Ave. Use other routes.
There is a incident on Pike St between Boren Ave and Minor Ave blocking all lanes. Use caution and seek alternate routes.
Demonstration blocking all NB lanes of 4th Ave from Pike St to Pine St. Use caution and expect delays in the area.
There is a incident on 15th Ave NW just North of NW 85th St blocking the NB and SB lanes. Use alternate routes.
UPDATE: March moving WB on E Yesler Way at 12th Ave. Use caution and seek alternate routes.
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UPDATE: The University Bridge remains stuck in an upright position. Crews continue to work on repairs and do not expect a repair until this evening. With today's Husky game, we encourage using Link Light Rail for travel.
Collision on the Alaskan Way Viaduct at S Horton St. All southbound lanes are closed. Use caution and seek alternate routes.
. is reporting multiple power outages in the area. Please use caution and treat dark signals as all-way stop.
#Seattle If you can, avoid downtown streets and/or delay your commute if you're in the downtown district. Seeing high travel times due to multiple street closures in the area for investigations.
Demonstration on 23rd Ave S & S Jackson St blocking the intersection. Use alternate routes.
Demonstration on 2nd Ave blocking all lanes between Madison St & Marion St. Use alternate routes.
No visual but report of a collision on 7th Ave at Cherry St. Use caution.
Power outage in the SoDo & Georgetown neighborhoods affecting many traffic signals. Treat dark signals as all way stops and use caution.
Demonstration on 6th Ave & Seneca St blocking the Seneca St off-ramp, all WB and 2 NB lanes. Use alternate routes.
March headed WB on Pine St at 9th Ave. Use alternate routes and expect delays in the area.
March for Black Lives - Its Time has moved west on Pine St from 4th Ave. Consider alternate routes.
UPDATE: Demonstration moving NB from S Washington St on 4th Ave S. Use other routes.
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UPDATE: The University Bridge is fully operational and open to people walking, biking, and driving. Detour signs throughout the neighborhood will be removed over the next few hours.
Railroad Way S closed from S Jackson St to 1st Ave S. Use Alternate routes.
Rally outside Seattle Police Department Headquarters blocking the SB lanes of 5th Ave from James St to Cherry St. Use alternate routes and expect delays in the area.
Planned demonstration from Cal Anderson Park to the Federal Building starting at 5:30 PM today. Expect major traffic impacts and delays in the downtown area. Please plan ahead for your commute home.
. activity blocking all NB and SB lane of Lake City Way from NE 143rd St to NE 137th St. Use alternate routes.
Demonstrators still gathered on 11th Ave at Pine St near Cal Anderson park.
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Night falls, still thousands here, still peaceful. Past curfew.
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UPDATE: March moving EB on James St from 9th Ave blocking all lanes. Use caution and seek alternate routes.
Encampment fire on the corner of Mercer St and Fairview Ave N. Heavy smoke in the area. Use caution.
Demonstration on Broadway at Pine St blocking the all lanes Blocking intersection. Use alternative routes.
Demonstrators are in the vicinity of 23rd Ave S between E Jefferson St to north of S Jackson St. Use other routes.
Demonstration on 5th Ave at Pine St blocking the southbound lanes. Use alternative routes.
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UPDATE: Demonstration located at Denny Way and Stewart St headed EB. Use alternate routes.
Good Morning, Seattle! We're off to a great start this morning.
Only major blocking issue: South Dearborn Street between 1st Avenue and Alaskan Way has been closed for viaduct demolition.
Check out this view of Mt Rainier this morning. 👇👇👇
