SODO street closure: S Hanford St between E Marginal Way and S Colorado Ave will CLOSE to through-traffic from 6 AM Tuesday, November 11 until 8 PM Thursday, November 13. Business access will be allowed. This closure is for BNSF to work on required railroad track maintenance.

Walkways across the Ballard Locks will remain open while other visitor facilities are closed due to federal shutdown #SEAbikes #Seattle

Starting Nov. 8, we’ll have a series of strategic closures on the 1 Line to support repairs, maintenance, and critical 2 Line integration work. Learn more here: www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us...

REMINDER!🚨 Eastbound I-90 will CLOSE 10p tonight (11/7) until 6a Saturday (11/8) between Seattle and Mercer Island. The SB collector-distributor lane to EB I-90, N/S Rainier Ave S ramps and W Mercer Way ramp close at 8:30p. Plan ahead! @seattledot.bsky.social @cityofmercerisland.bsky.social

Wet conditions can make landslides possible throughout Seattle. See a landslide? Stay away from the area and call us immediately at 206-684-7623.

We update paid street parking rates three times a year. New rates go into effect on Monday, November 10. The bottom line: rates will stay the same or decrease at 85% of all times and locations. https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/11/06/updated-street-parking-rates-take-effect-november-10-2025/

Good reminder to take a moment to clear storm drains near you of fallen leaves if you're able.

STUDENT ART ON THE STREET: we worked with Maple Elementary students decorate their School Street with colorful artwork on Corson Ave S. There are now 20 School Streets across Seattle, helping make walking and biking to school more welcoming for families.

Travel alert for South Lake Union near the Denny Triangle: private construction work will impact travel along 6th, 7th, Battery, and Bell Streets starting Friday, Nov 7. Whether driving, biking, or walking, please follow directions from uniformed police officers on site.

It’s official: the 15th Ave W/NW & Ballard Bridge Paving & Safety Project is now complete. This project was funded by the voter-approved 2015 Levy to Move Seattle and Seattle Transit Measure. Thank you, Seattle!

New traffic signals at NW 51st St and 15th Ave NW in Ballard were activated this morning, creating a new connection across 15th Ave NW for people walking, biking, and rolling to & from Ballard's Brewery District and its historic downtown.

The Big Dark is here, but new lights under the Leary Way Bridge in Ballard shine bright. This work was completed during the recent repaving and bridge strengthening project along 15th Ave W/NW and the Ballard & Leary Way Bridges.

Happy #Halloween, Seattle! 🎃 As families and trick-or-treaters fill our neighborhoods tonight, please remember to drive slowly, stay alert, and look out for one another. Let’s make this a fun, festive, and safe evening for everyone!

Don't be scared! 😱 Westbound I-90 fully closes at 10p TONIGHT (10/31) between Mercer Island and Seattle for planned maintenance. A flammable restriction on eastbound I-90 will also be in place. All lanes and ramps reopen 6a Sat. (11/1) @cityofmercerisland.bsky.social @seattledot.bsky.social

Happy Halloween! With trick-or-treating and dozens of neighborhood streets closed for Trick-Or-Streets events, we need drivers to focus. Please: Slow it way down. Be sober. Put the phone away. Expect kids in the street. Your attention is the best treat you can give tonight.

I finally had a chance to check out the new E Marginal Way bike lanes and they are truly fantastic. Thank you @seattledot.bsky.social! I look forward to seeing more infrastructure like this around Seattle.

Labu-BOO! Remember that the scariest thing on the road tonight should be a child dressed as a pop culture reference you’re too old to understand. Be extra cautious driving today, and keep an eye out for trick-or-treaters. Happy Halloween!

Visited Westlake and Denny this evening to watch rush hour traffic. Looking good for transit riders here. Most drivers are obeying the right turn restrictions here. Thanks @seattledot.bsky.social

Best we can do is a rain hat.

Yeehaw, partner. Our maintenance crews are gearing up for a Leaf Rodeo this weekend. We'll be sweeping leaves out of a protected bike lane near you. With our network growing & more demand than ever, we're experimenting with new ways to tackle this seasonal challenge. Gittyup!

For National First Responders Day, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social has issued a proclamation honoring the role our first responders play in keeping neighborhoods safe, protecting public health, and enhancing quality of life. Thank you, #FirstResponders and thank you to the SDOT Response Team.

Today, we celebrate National First Responders Day! We’re proud to serve the people of Seattle as first responders alongside firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, 911 operators, paramedics, and other emergency personnel. Thank you, #FirstResponders.

We completed work at E Highland Dr & 10th Ave E to make it easier to cross the street (a busy pedestrian crossing across from Volunteer Park) with a new marked crosswalk, daylighting to increase visibility, speed cushions to slow drivers nearing the crosswalk, and a center median to prevent passing.

🚧 Trail Alert: A section of the Burke-Gilman Trail is CLOSED at 13514 Rivera Pl. due to a downed tree. Our Heavy and Tree crews are actively coordinating a removal plan. Thank you for your patience and check back here for updates! 🌲🛠️

E Marginal Way Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting! Bike Counter is Live :)

An atmospheric river followed by a Pacific storm will bring periods of gusty winds with low elevation heavy rain and high elevation snow to parts of the northwestern U.S through the weekend. Check weather.gov for the latest forecast.

1/3 There are 3 (count em 3!) separate group rides heading to the @seattledot.bsky.social East Marginal Way celebration tomorrow (Sat Oct 25): @bestsidecycling.com & @seattlebikeblog.com ride -meet at Seattle Ferry Terminal at 10 am -optional 14 mile loop thru South Park to use more new bike infra

Well, well, well...would you look at the time

Do you use the S Holgate St rail crossing in SODO? We need your input. The S Holgate St Crossing Study will help decide the best approach to prioritize safety for everyone traveling through the area: bit.ly/HolgateStudy

From Facebook: "Thank you to everyone who prioritized this work. [It] removed all the challenges to safely make it Downtown. And it is rewarding to see many more folks commuting by bike because of the connected path to the Waterfront and the Elliott Bay trail." sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/10/23/e...

200+ bike and scooter corrals will be installed across Seattle to make it clearer and easier to find a place to park shared bikes and scooters. These, created by local artist Roy (Eroyn) Franklin, were installed in partnership with Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, and the Office of Arts & Culture.

Get ready folks (and by that we mean: please take a moment to clear storm drains near you of those beautiful fallen leaves).

So, full disclosure: the forecast isn't looking so great for this one, so bring your rain gear. If it's raining, we'll likely go under the Viaduct to celebrate, but it won't dampen our spirits. A little rain won't stop us, after all, we're not made out of sugar.

We're getting together on Saturday from 10:30 AM to noon to celebrate the E Marginal Way Corridor Improvements Project. There are group rides to the event with our partners at Cascade Bicycle Club, West Seattle Bike Connections, and Best Side Cycling. Join in: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/07/30/h...

I just want to apologize in advance for the memes I am going to post to remind everyone to help clear leaves off of their sidewalks this fall

Improvements are coming to 8th Ave NW in Ballard. We will start by “daylighting” intersections to increase visibility. Next year, we’ll do more to make it safer to bike, walk, drive, and roll along the street: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/10/20/upgrades-to-8th-ave-nw-in-ballard-safer-travel/

Happy Diwali to those observing! A friend invited us to join their street Diwali celebration this weekend, with kids and adults eating and celebrating the with light in the street. What a great use @seattledot.bsky.social’s play street permit! www.seattle.gov/transportati...

KING 5 reports on Seattle's bridge operators: "It’s one of those jobs you don’t think about, but you’d notice if they weren’t there." www.king5.com/article/news...

Right turn restrictions at Denny and Westlake are speeding up the streetcar (and Route 40, C Line) and making it easier for pedestrians to cross at the same time.

Fresh Elmo. Dry weather meant crews could repaint bus lanes at 16+ locations throughout the city. As wet weather arrives, most street marking operations pause. Crews shift to wet weather activities like sign & signal maintenance, as well as training & preparation for winter weather.

CLEARED: All ramps have reopened. Thank you for your patience today. Continue to expect some congestion throughout the Seattle area.

REMINDER: Several I-5/SR 99 ramps in the downtown Seattle area are closed. There is no ETA for reopening. We are seeing congestion throughout the area. Give yourself extra time.

List of ramps closed in Seattle: Both NB & SB I-5 off-ramps to Mercer Street SB I-5 off-ramp to Stewart SB I-5 express lane off-ramps to Mercer Street and Stewart NB SR 99 off-ramp to Republican Street SB SR 99 off-ramp to Harrison and Denny Way (via 7th Avenue)

Several ramps, including the I-5 Mercer St and Denny Way off-ramps, have closed. No ETA for reopening.

In coordination with the City of Seattle, travelers may encounter off-ramp closures on NB & SB I-5 (mainline and the express lanes) and NB & SB SR 99 today (10/18).

A reminder that there’s a lot happening that will impact traffic in Seattle today, including No Kings marches and WSDOT’s Revive I-5 construction. Expect possible off-ramp closures around north downtown due to the No Kings rally. (1/3)

TRAVEL ALERT: On Saturday, “No Kings” rallies are expected to impact traffic in Seattle, particularly in northern downtown, Belltown, and South Lake Union. Please plan ahead and be patient—heavy traffic and rolling closures are expected across multiple parts of the city.

There are so many ways to get around Seattle. Anyone 18 and younger rides public transit for FREE, and discounted fares are available for adults who are eligible.

Think it’s too late for another Hot Bike Summer event? Hold our Pumpkin Spice Latte. 🔥Because it's time for the grand finale!🔥 Join us: Saturday, Oct. 25 10:30 AM to Noon We're celebrating bike & freight upgrades on East Marginal Way S.

The greatest moment in salmon sports history!!! Still in awe of Humpy’s amazing run last Friday to help seal the deal and win game 5!