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Roads Division still cleaning up after record rainfall

A total of 15.59 inches of rainfall was recorded at SeaTac International Airport during the month of November. That sets a new all-time record for the month.

At the height of the major rainstorm and flooding in early November, the deluge resulted in the closure of almost 50 county roads and one bridge. On Nov. 15, a second storm with high winds and more rain hit King County resulting in downed trees and more road closures.

Since those major storms, most roads have been reopened, but some require more extensive repairs. The King County Road Services Division is estimating the repair bill at $7.5 million for flood and wind-related damage in November for about 50 separate projects.

During the first half of November, the Roads Maintenance Section documented 575 service requests from county residents. For comparison, during the same period in 2005, staff received 198 requests.
 

See the sights and the lights

Get in the holiday mood this Saturday with nighttime bus trip to see the holiday lights around Seattle.

On Saturday, Dec. 9, the Metro Employees Historic Vehicle Association (MEHVA) is hosting a 2-hour trip to view Seattle’s best holiday light displays. Passengers may even include a familiar-looking, jolly fellow in a red suit.

The buses depart at 7 p.m. from the intersection of Second Avenue and Main Street in Seattle’s Pioneer Square. Fares are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors (65 and over), and $4 for children (2-11). Metro transfers, tickets, or passes are not accepted. Please, do not bring food or beverages onboard the historic buses.
 

EARLY TRAFFIC ALERT: Thursday night football game Dec. 14

The Seattle Seahawks will take on the San Francisco 49ers in a weeknight game on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. at Qwest Field. Because it is a weekday game, fans traveling to the stadium by bus should remember there will be no special shuttles from park-and-rides before the game – only after the action is over.

If you’re going to the game, take regular bus service to Qwest Field, and then after the game use either regular Metro service or special shuttles to five outlying park-and-ride lots to get home for $3.

Everyone should expect extra traffic congestion that afternoon, particularly with the slightly earlier start of the game. Commuters may want to plan their trip home to avoid the south end of downtown, if possible, or adjust their work schedule to leave a little earlier next Thursday. Bus passengers should expect traffic delays in the downtown and SODO areas.

Updated:  March 06, 2007

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