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Memorial procession plans, traffic impact

November 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Update 7:53 a.m.: WSDOT is closing the SR 520 Montlake exits and I-5/Stewart St Freeway ramps at 8:30 a.m. for the memorial procession. Remember to take surface streets to work. Seattle Metro warns that many buses will be delayed or rerouted for the event all over the city, especially in Montlake, Capitol Hill and Queen Anne. The Seattle Transit Blog has information about bus reroutes (Thanks Capitol Hill Seattle Blog!).

Just a reminder that the memorial procession and service for Officer Timothy Brenton is happening tomorrow morning. Approximately 1,000 to 1,500 vehicles will leave the University of Washington at 9 a.m. and travel to the Key Arena for a memorial service, which begins at 1 p.m.
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The procession alone is expected to last from 9 a.m. to noon, and SDOT has advised commuters to be prepared for severe congestion near the procession path, as traffic will not be allowed to be on or cross the route (including bicyclists and pedestrians). On Queen Anne, 1st Ave N from Denny to Mercer, and Mercer St. from 1st Ave N to 5th Ave N will be closed for the procession arrival, and other roads around Seattle Center will be closed to traffic and parking prior to the event. There will be no parking along the procession path and Seattle Police Department officers will manage all intersections. The Seattle Times has mapped out the procession so you can avoid getting caught in extra event traffic.

The memorial service at Key Arena is open to the public. Doors will open at 11 a.m. The service begins at 1 p.m. There is no formal procession planned for after the ceremony.



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