Friday, May 13, 2011

Metro’s Friday PM Commute Begins Quietly; Plus Upcoming Events That May Impact Transit service | Eye on Your Metro Commute

At 3:00 PM, Metro's Friday afternoon commute begins quietly with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report.

Alaskan way Viaduct Closure and Lane Reconfiguration
From Friday night, May 13 at 11 PM through Monday, May 16 at 6 AM, the Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed for a test of the Automated Viaduct Closure System and lane reconfiguration.
King County Metro Transit is encouraging bus riders to prepare by checking Metro Online, watching media reports and signing up forTransit Alerts.

Bellevue Bus Stops Begin to Get RapidRide Makeover
On Friday, May 13, King County Metro Transit continues the renovation of many bus stops and shelters in the Bellevue area as preparation for the RapidRide B Line.

Northbound Ambaum Blvd Overnight Construction reroute for Routes 120 and ST Route 560
On Friday, May 13, from 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM, Routes 120 will be rerouted off of Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St due to overnight construction.
Heading toward Seattle, Route 120 will travel instead via 4 Av SW, SW 136th St and Ambaum Blvd SW with missed stops and will serve all posted stops along the reroute.
The southbound service heading to Burien TC will not be affected.
Sound Transit Route 560 will also be rerouted, but does not make stops in the affected area.

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Travel safely and have a great afternoon.

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