Transit Alert – Transit service will be affected by multiple weekend community and civic events in downtown Seattle & Bellevue

Transit service will be affected by multiple community and civic events in downtown Seattle and Bellevue this weekend.  Expect some planned transit reroutes as well as possible significant service delays due to traffic, crowds and congestion associated with these events.

Event, reroute start and end times and other details may be subject to change.

Saturday
The Tenacious Ten Run
On Saturday, April 22, from 7:00 to 10:30 AM, Metro routes 40 and 70 will be rerouted during The Tenacious Ten Run event. Heading toward Northgate, Route 40 will be rerouted off of Westlake Av N between Thomas St and 4th Av N, and will travel via Dexter Av N instead. Route 40 to downtown Seattle is not rerouted. Heading toward downtown Seattle, Route 70 will be rerouted off of NE Campus Parkway between Brooklyn Av NE and the southbound ramp to the University Bridge.  Heading north to the University District it is not rerouted. These routes will serve all regular and temporary posted bus stops along their reroutes, and may experience delays.

Nalamasu Baraat processional
On Saturday, from 7:30 to 9:00 AM, Route 125 will be rerouted off of 1st Av during the Nalamasu Baraat Processional event in downtown Seattle and will not serve the stop on 1st Av at University St.  It will travel instead via 3rd Av.

March for Science – Earth Day Also on Saturday, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Pine Street routes and 4th Avenue buses will be rerouted during the March for Science – Earth Day march and rally. Expect possible significant delays in the downtown area during this event. 

Sunday
All in for Autism Run/Walk
On Sunday, April 23, from 7:30 to 11:00 AM, transit service will be rerouted in the Bellevue area during the All in for Autism Run/Walk. During this event, Metro routes 240, 241, 249 and Sound Transit Route ST 550 will be rerouted off of NE 4th St, Bellevue Way NE/SE and 112th Av NE/SE.

Planned events & construction
Visit Metro’s Service Advisories page for complete information about revised bus service, routing and stops for planned events and construction activities.  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 or construction activities 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, but 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

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