TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Wednesday watch
6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Today’s forecast starts with clouds, then clearing, high around 70. Sunrise was at 5:20 am today; sunset will be at 9:07 pm.
ALMOST WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST
Streets start closing around 4 pm Thursday for Summer Fest Eve and the three-day festival Friday, Saturday, Sunday: California SW from Genesee to Edmunds – including the Oregon intersection this year for the first time – plus Alaska from 42nd to 44th.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
A few from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
See trouble on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
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