In case you missed it, the SR 520 bridge WON’T close for construction this week (blame the weather). However, you can still celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a parade or fun runs, and Metro wants riders to know where buses are rerouting.
SR 520 bridge NOT closing for weekend
Metro bus routes 255, 271 and 280 night owl, and Sound Transit 545 will keep their usual stops along the highway between I-405 and Montlake Boulevard.
Events to reroute buses in Kirkland, Seattle this weekend
Saturday, March 16
- Kirkland Shamrock 5K Run: From about 8 to 11 a.m., Sixth Street South and Market Street in Kirkland will be affected by street closures and traffic congestion due to the Kirkland Shamrock 5K Run. During this event, Metro bus routes 234, 245 and 255 will be rerouted and will travel instead via alternate nearby streets, depending on the route, destination and direction of travel.
- Seattle’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade: From about 10 a.m. until about 2:30 p.m., the downtown Seattle area will be affected by street closures and traffic congestion associated with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. During this event Metro routes 10, 11, 43, 47 and 49, and Sound Transit Express routes 510, 511, 522, 545, 554 and 594 will be rerouted off of Fourth Avenue and Pine Street, and will travel instead via alternate nearby streets, depending on the route, destination and direction of travel.
Sunday, March 17
- Seattle’s St. Patrick’s Day Dash: From about 7 a.m. to noon, the Seattle Center and Aurora Avenue North areas will be affected by street closures and traffic congestion associated with the St Patrick’s Day Dash. During this event, Metro bus routes 4, 5, 16, 26, 28 and 358 will be rerouted, and will travel instead via alternate nearby streets, depending on the route, destination and direction of travel.
Visit the Metro Online Construction & Events page for specific reroute information. Metro’s online Trip Planner has info on how to get to and from events and locations. Trip Planner itineraries do not include information about planned service disruptions, so be sure to check if your route will be affected.