Aug. 1, 2012

Metro Transit shuttles to carry fans to Seafair hydro and Blue Angels shows this weekend


Seafair fun is shifting into high gear this week, and Metro Transit has posted information about shuttles to get fans to the hydro races and air shows on and above Lake Washington. Travelers should plan for delays and bus reroutes during these major regional events, which include temporary closures of the Interstate 90 floating bridge Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 2-5.

Free shuttles to the Albert Lee Cup hydro races operate 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Friday through Sunday, Aug. 3-5. Shuttles run from the Othello Link light rail station (Martin Luther King, Jr. Way and South Othello Street) to Stan Sayres Pit near Genesee Park on Lake Washington. This is the only Metro-operated hydro shuttle this year.

During the I-90 closures, Metro also will provide shuttle service from the park-and-ride lots at South Bellevue and Mercer Island Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 2-4. Regular fares are required on the I-90 shuttles.

Details about reroutes and shuttle service are on Metro Online, under the “Alerts Center” link. Use the online Trip Planner for information about regular service, or call Metro’s Customer Information Office at (206) 553-3000 for assistance.

Shuttle and reroute details

Thursday, Aug. 2
•    9:45 a.m. – noon; 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The I-90 floating bridge closes eastbound and westbound, mainline and express lanes – between Interstate 5 in Seattle to Island Crest Way on Mercer Island. Certain I-90 and I-5 ramps will also close 30 minutes to one hour before flight times. During the closure, all I-90 bus service will be rerouted to State Route 520 during the closures. From Mercer Island, bus riders can board a Metro shuttle to the South Bellevue Park-and-Ride to transfer to ST Express routes 550 or 554 across the lake. A fare is required on the I-90 shuttles.

Friday, Aug. 3
•    7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free shuttles operate between Othello Link Station and the hydro course.
•    12:30 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. I-90 bridge closed both eastbound and westbound, mainline and express lanes – between I-5 in Seattle to Island Crest Way on Mercer Island. All I-90 bus service will be rerouted to SR 520 during the closure, and the Mercer Island shuttle will be in service.

Saturday, Aug. 4
•    7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free shuttles operate between Othello Link Station and the hydro course.
•    12:45 p.m.– 2:40 p.m. I-90 bridge closed both eastbound and westbound, mainline and express lanes – between I-5 in Seattle to Island Crest Way on Mercer Island. All I-90 bus service will be rerouted to SR 520 during the closure, and the Mercer Island shuttle will be in service.

Sunday, Aug. 5
•    7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free shuttles operate between Othello Link Station and the hydro course.
•    There is no Mercer Island shuttle on Sunday during the Blue Angels show.

Information about the bridge closure is available online.