Traffic is an inevitability in the summer, but what If there’s a way you could know what to expect before you left? Below is Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) “Know before you go” print map for the weekend of August 16 through 19.
You might walk, you might run, or you might travel on wheels to concerts in Seattle, to visit its ocean beaches or take a weekend trip to Portland.
No matter where you go, plan on lengthy delays and leave earlier than you think you need to. Take note of a couple of weekend-long ramp closures in Seattle (Montlake Blvd, Southbound I-5 to Mercer Street), so add more travel time for those detours. Or consider other forms of transportation like light rail, carpooling or Amtrak Cascades!
And please, don’t Bring the Madness with you or Act a Fool, on the road. Slow down, be patient, be kind, pay attention, and make smart decisions if you’re travelling through our work zones or alongside cyclists or pedestrians.
SOURCE: Washington State Department of Transportation
