Seattle Traffic
Let’s try it! Seattle is entering a new era of tough traffic. In the next five years, Seattle’s downtown will be in a state of transition to meet the needs of our growing city. More than 1,000 projects will be underway and people (this includes people delivering goods) traveling in and around downtown Seattle will […]
Starting January 11, 2019, the Puget Sound region will experience the longest closure of a major highway it has ever experienced. Soon, Seattle will bid a final farewell to the seismically vulnerable SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct (the elevated portion of the highway next to the waterfront). It’s time to #GetReady. Traffic will get worse […]
Continuing preparation for AWV closure. Today, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the launch of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Response Team. It includes the hiring of a national expert; increased staffing operating citywide 24/7; and new response trucks equipped with red lights, sirens, and digital messaging signs. “As we build a better city, we must […]
24/7 Transportation system monitoring & real-time traffic operations. To help manage congestion and prepare for the new era of tough traffic that will begin with the WA State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) three-week closure of the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct starting January 11, 2019, we initiated a 24/7 Transportation Operations Center (TOC) on October 10. TOC […]
The Alaskan Way Viaduct is permanently closing. Before the new tunnel opens, crews need 3 weeks to build essential connection points. The Alaskan Way Viaduct (AWV) was built in the 1950s as an elevated portion of the SR 99 highway along Seattle’s waterfront. Its age coupled with decades of wear and tear have made the […]
Metro and Sound Transit buses are shifting from the tunnel to surface streets as Washington State Convention Center expansion continues and ahead of East Link light rail construction at the south end of the tunnel. As light rail has expanded, fewer bus routes operate in the tunnel. Still, some of the region’s busiest bus routes […]
Two major private projects with upcoming transit impacts include the WA State Convention Center addition and Rainier Tower 2. The City works with private developers to minimize impacts on our transportation system, however some impacts are unavoidable. WA State Convention Center (WSCC) Construction Summer of 2018 | WSCC will be a transformative project that will […]
By now, most of you know that how you get around downtown Seattle is rapidly changing. We’ve made investments around the city to help you get around and for many travelers, the time is now to adjust and adapt to the new normal. The University District (U District) is no different. This urban center adjacent […]
Curious about what construction projects are being planned in Seattle? SDOT’s interactive Project and Construction Coordination Map displays up-to-date information on current and future construction projects in the right of way, as well as other events that may impact traffic. Using the Project and Construction Coordination Map, you can see information on public and private […]
The Seattle Parking Map shows on- and off-street parking across Seattle. Click the “P”s for information on parking garages and click the sides of streets to learn about on-street parking. There are lots of parking options available for your next trip downtown!
Plan out your next bike route using the Seattle Bike Map! This map shows bike routes all over the city.
Your source for everything you need to get from point A to point B.
Live cameras showing current traffic conditions on major highways running through Seattle, including I-5, SR 99, I-90, I-405, SR-520 and more.
King Country has a number of maps that can help you get around, including a frequent routes map, a transit tunnel map, and a Downtown accessibility map.
