Transit alert! Approximate two-week closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct starts April 29

Beginning Friday, April 29, the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed for approximately two weeks as a precautionary measure while Bertha, the SR 99 tunneling machine, travels beneath the structure. The viaduct will be closed between the south end of the Battery Street Tunnel and the West Seattle Bridge. For the most up-to-date information, visit 99closure.org.

Make a travel plan and expect additional congestion throughout the region

This closure will disrupt local and regional traffic patterns. WSDOT is coordinating with other transportation agencies to keep people moving through a variety of measures, but is expecting the closure to increase traffic congestion regardless. We are asking travelers in Seattle and the surrounding region to plan ahead and consider adjusting their travel habits to help us keep people moving on highways and city streets. We recommend that you:

• Allow plenty of extra travel time and expect rush hour congestion to start earlier and end later.
• If possible, consider leaving early or delaying your trip to avoid traveling during peak times. Know before you go and check out the travel resources page so you can make informed travel choices during the closure.
• Consider working from home if you can, to avoid commuting altogether.

Need help making a travel plan?
Take a look at this travel alternatives handout for a detailed list of resources and options for changing your commute.

Stay up-to-date
For the latest information regarding traffic conditions and tunneling progress:
*Bookmark the official 99closure.org website
*Check Twitter for major traffic and project alerts: @BerthaDigsSR99, @WSDOT_Traffic, @SeattleDOT, @KCMetroBus, @SoundTransit, @MyCommTrans, #99closure
*Contact us at viaduct@wsdot.wa.gov or 1-888-AWV-LINE (298-5463)

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WSDOT Alert: Two-week SR-99 closure coming in Spring 2016

Some commutes may be affected as WSDOT prepares to close SR-99 from the Battery Street Tunnel south to the West Seattle Bridge. The closure is projected to occur in March 2016, but the date may change. Please read this flier regarding the SR-99 closure for more information on how you might be affected and need to adjust your route.

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Metro Transit weather alert for Wed., Dec. 9

For anyone coming to or from campus via Metro Transit: Plan ahead! Transit Alert – metro service may be affected by adverse weather conditions.

Metro Transit advises all transit riders in its service area to plan ahead for traveling safely during today’s adverse weather conditions, be aware of local conditions, plan for possible delays and sign up for Transit Alerts for routes they ride. While Metro utilizes all available resources to operate service as normally as possible during adverse conditions, there is the possibility that transit service could be delayed or disrupted as a result of traffic, weather or other conditions.

Metro suggests:

• Be aware of conditions in areas in which you are traveling.
• Allow plenty of time for your trip; be prepared for longer travel times in the event of traffic or transit service delays.
• Check Metro’s Service Advisories page to find out about known reroutes or major stop revisions due to planned construction or events.
• Sign up for Transit Alerts for the routes you use.

Metro’s top priority is to make riding transit as safe as possible. Your patience during delays and service disruptions is appreciated.

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

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