TRANSIT, WEATHER, TRAFFIC: Wednesday watch, with path closure and ferry change

6:02 AM: Good morning. It’s Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

Sunny day expected, high in the low 70s. Sunrise will be at 6:48 am today; sunset will be at 7:19 pm. (Countdown: Just six days until the official start of fall.)

PATH REMINDER

(Thanks to Victoria for the photo)

The foot/bike path closure by the West Seattle Bridge continues for Sound Transit work; thanks to the reader who sent this PDF of the notice/map.

TRANSIT TODAY

Washington State Ferries – The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the three-boat schedule today, but there’s a vessel change;

Chimacum to replace Kitsap as #2 vessel on Wednesday, Sept 16

The 144-vehicle Chimacum will replace the 124-vehicle Kitsap as the #2 vessel (starting today). The Chimacum will be on the route for a couple weeks as we move vessels for required maintenance, repairs, and inspections.

Check the alert page for any late-breaking changes.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today – any reroute/stop advisories will be here; plus, one last reminder that buses have returned to SW Barton in and near the Westwood Village area.

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays (for three more weeks).

BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS

Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

See a problem 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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