Update 8:30 a.m: “Alert from the Seattle Department of Transportation, I-5 Express Lanes (SB) and I-5 northbound from Northgate to SR 526 are closed to traffic, for additional information, go to the Seattle Traveler’s map at www.seattle.gov/travelers/”
All surface streets here appear to be raceways this morning.
Interstate 5 is closed as the Chinese president prepares to head for Paine Field.
Traffic has diverted to … us.
State Patrol: “During freeway closures, drivers should remain in their vehicles for their own safety, Traffic is unpredictable & lanes can reopen quickly.”
Saw a parade of cars using 8th. Roosevelt and 5th were bricked. Wish the bike lane wasn’t interrupted between 90th and 75th, but it was by far the best option for the portion that did have it.