Transit Alert – Expect transit service delays and reroutes in Seattle during events on Saturday, 4/15

On Saturday, April 15, from approximately 10:00 AM until about 4:00 PM, some Metro service will be rerouted and most transit service and traffic in Seattle will likely experience delays during daytime civic events and a 6:10 PM Mariners game.

Planned reroutes during Saturday’s civic events
Metro routes 10, 11, 12, 47, 49 and 62, and Sound Transit routes 522, 545 and 554, will be rerouted in downtown Seattle due to civic events around the Federal Building, downtown streets and Westlake Park. The actual times of the reroutes vary based on the route and direction of travel, and are further subject to change without notice.

During the daytime civic events, Metro routes 10, 11 & 47 will not operate on either Pine or Pike streets west of 7th Av, and Metro Route 12, and ST 522, ST 545 and ST 554 will be rerouted off of streets near the Federal Building and off of 4th and 5th avenues.   Expect possible additional service delays in the afternoon due to a 6:10 PM Mariners game at Safeco Field.

All transit customers should use the regularly published schedules for their transit service, determine the alternate bus stop due to reroutes or events as necessary, allow plenty of time for transit trips, and expect possible significant delays.

Planned event information
Visit Metro’s Service Advisories page for complete information about revised bus service, routing and stops for planned events.  The start and end times and other details for planned reroutes are subject to change.

Civic and other large event information
In areas where there are crowds, traffic or unscheduled events disrupting normal travel patterns or activities, transit riders are advised to be aware of conditions in their immediate vicinity – such as street closures, detours, police directions, etc. - and be prepared for delays or to make revisions to travel plans – such as using a different bus stop or a different route - based on specific circumstances.

During these kinds of events, be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing and for delays in transit service. Use the regularly published timetable for your route, allow plenty of time, then be prepared for possible schedule delays.  It may not be possible for Metro to provide real time updates. 

Transit riders are encouraged to know what alternate stops or routes may be in the vicinity of their starting points and destinations.

Depending on the time and the nature of such events, Metro may not be able to provide real time information or service updates via email or text. Reroute start and end times and other details may be subject to change.

Additional information
Visit Metro Online for complete information about Metro and regional transportation services.

Visit Metro’s Service Advisories page for information about revised bus service, routing and stops for planned events.

Visit Metro’s online or mobile Puget Sound Trip Planner to plan your travel, and for bus stop, schedule and other information.

Visit the King County Water Taxi site for information about regular and holiday Water Taxi operation.

Visit the Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit or Washington State Ferries websites for information about services provided by Metro’s regional transit partners. 

For non-transit traffic or other local updates, check media sources, follow @seattledot
or visit
- https://twitter.com/seattledot
- https://twitter.com/SeattlePD

 

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