Plan Ahead: Weekend Traffic Advisories
It's Friday again, which means you've probably already gotten your weekend plans mostly squared away. But in case there are still a few loose ends transportation-wise, or, if you're just looking to avoid sitting in traffic because one more more lanes of your usual route will be closed, here's what's going on around the Sound this weekend:
Today:
Going North? Try to go it during the day--several lanes on I-5 north of Everett will be closed for construction, starting tonight at 7 p.m., and continuing until morning. This will definitely cause a snarl. If you simply must take an evening trip, you may have better luck on Hwy. 99.
South of the City, motorists and transit riders should be aware that there's a Mariner's game tonight, so SoDo will experience some stickiness from around 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. This can bugger buses and make traffic tough, so be aware.
Tomorrow:
On the Eastside, Saturday will be sort of a rough day on the roads.
In Renton, several lanes on northbound I-405 near Lind Street will be closed from 6 a.m. until around 11 a.m.
And in the PM, several lanes in Bellevue, on northbound I-405, from Main Street to 520 will be closed, beginning at 8 p.m., and lasting until around 8 a.m. Sunday.
Sunday:
I-5 will be host to an early-morning closure North of the U. District on Sunday. WSDOT says that the ramp from NE Ravenna Boulevard to southbound I-5, as well as the left lane of southbound I-5 will be closed from 5 a.m. until 9 a.m. to "install pavement markings." They will be providing a detour route, but the situation may still be a little stop-and-go.
I-90 will also experience some closures, if the weather permits. Up to two lanes of eastbound I-90, between E. Mercer Way and Bellevue Way will be closed prepare for the new Two-Way Transit and HOV Operations project on that stretch of road. The first of the lanes will begin closing at 8 p.m., but will be re-opened in time for the Monday morning commute.
All Weekend:
The Bite of Seattle will keeping Seattle Center buzzing, so drive slowly in the area--there are likely to be pedestrians.
As always, thanks to WSDOT for the valuable information. Safe travels!
