Viaduct closes tonight at 7:30 – for nine full days

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This is it. This is your final warning – the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes this evening at 7:30 and won’t reopen until first thing Halloween morning. Whether you use the Viaduct on a regular basis or not, the closure means nine days of traffic mess around Seattle.

Northbound closure schedule:

  • Northbound SR 99 between the West Seattle Bridge and South Royal Brougham Way will be closed around-the-clock beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31.
  • Northbound SR 99 between the South Royal Brougham Way on-ramp and the Battery Street Tunnel will open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and for special events at CenturyLink Field.

    • Southbound closure schedule

  • Southbound SR 99 between the Battery Street Tunnel and West Seattle Bridge will be closed around-the-clock beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31.

    • Our news partners, The Seattle Times, has compiled a Viaduct Closure Guide to help commuters – whether you commute by car, bus or bicycle.

    During the closure, crews will begin demolition of the structure’s south end. More information can be found here. (Disclosure: WSDOT is a sponsor of MyBallard.)

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