[NFBSea] Fwd: Transit Alert Update – Expect significant delays to transit service and traffic that travels on or crosses Mercer St in any direction between Westlake Avenue and I-5; avoid the area if possible; allow plenty of time

[Marci Carpenter]

Streets in this area will remain closed through the Monday morning commute. I-5 southbound off-ramp will also still be closed. 

Marci

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> From: "King County Metro Transit" <kcmetro-alerts at subscriptions.kingcounty.gov>
> Date: April 28, 2019 at 7:26:21 PM PDT
> To: mjc59 at comcast.net
> Subject: Transit Alert Update – Expect significant delays to transit service and traffic that travels on or crosses Mercer St in any direction between Westlake Avenue and I-5; avoid the area if possible; allow plenty of time
> Reply-To: kcmetro-alerts at subscriptions.kingcounty.gov
> 
> For the remainder of Sunday and into the Monday morning commute, transit riders should 
> expect longer than normal travel times for all bus routes that travel through or near the 
> Mercer and Valley street areas between I-5 and Westlake, where streets remain closed 
> after Saturday’s crane accident.
> 
> Expect significant delays; allow plenty of time 
> While most Metro routes do not use Mercer Street, transit riders can expect significant 
> delays due to other traffic that will be diverted from that area onto adjacent streets.  Any 
> route traveling south on I-5 will likely experience delays until the ramp at Mercer Street is 
> re-opened. 
> 
> All commuters and drivers are encouraged to avoid this area if possible.
> 
> North end commuters are encouraged to consider alternate options, such as using a 
> different mode of travel, traveling at different times, working from home if possible and not 
> driving alone, especially through the affected area.
> 
> Transit operation in this area is subject to change without notice if conditions in the 
> affected area change. 
> 
> All commuters should watch media reports, be aware of conditions and allow plenty of extra 
> time.    
> 
> Routes 63 & 64 
> Metro routes 63 and 64 to Frist Hill will be affected Monday morning and will likely miss their 
> Fairview Av N stops, but are expected to serve their Capitol Hill and First Hill stops.  The 
> exact details, however, are not yet known.  Route 63 and 64 riders who normally board or 
> exit on Fairview should have an alternate plan for Monday morning and watch for a Transit 
> Alert with updates.   
> 
> RapidRide C Line 
> While Metro’s RapidRide C Line continues to be on a minor reroute near its South Lake 
> Union terminal, only one stop is now missed. Heading north toward South Lake Union, 
> the C Line is not serving the stop northbound on Westlake Av N at Mercer St.  Riders may 
> board or exit at their usual stops on Westlake Av N south of Republican St or at the stop 
> northbound on Fairview Av N just north of Valley St.  Heading toward West Seattle, the 
> C Line is serving all regular stops. 
> 
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> We apologize for any inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience.
> 
> Travel safely.
> 
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