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Hogan's Blog: Friday Drive And Weekend Events

Good Morning it's Friday YAY! Time to kick start this Friday on a great note, we'll be watching the roads for you closely to let you know if anything gets in your way. The driving conditions are a mixed bag this morning. Some places are wet and others are dry. Plus check out all the events happening this weekend below, to make sure you plan ahead.

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Here are the things that may have slowed you down Friday morning:

A car fire: South on the Highway 3 ramp to Kitsap Mall TIME: 6:50am

I-405 north at the Kennydale Hill WSP has arrived to assist someone with a tire change. They are blocking half of the on ramp from NE44th. TIME: 6:40am

I-5 north through Federal Way, seeing several cars over on the shoulder. Looks like an accident involving several cars. Slowing in the area. TIME: 6:20am

Overnight construction: It looks like most overnight construction has wrapped up.

Weekend Events:

Tonight:
-The Seattle Mariners play the New York Yankees at Safeco Field. Game time is 7:10 p.m.
-Seattle to Vancouver, BC Bicycle Tour on various roads, including SR 9 and SR 538

Saturday:
-Beaver Lake Triathlon from 7:45 a.m. to noon. Participants will be on SR 202. Uniformed officers will control traffic at the following intersections from 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.: SR 202/292nd Avenue SE and SR 202/308th Avenue SE.
-Covey Run 10K Race and Talking Rain 5K Fun Run and Walk from 7:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on SR 202 in Woodinville.
Northbound SR 202 will be closed between NE 145th Street and NE 175th Street.
-The Rat City Rollergirls will be at the ShoWare Center in Kent at 6 p.m.
-The Seattle Mariners play the New York Yankees at Safeco Field. Game time is 7:10 p.m.
-Seattle to Vancouver, BC Bicycle Tour on various roads, including SR 9 and SR 538 -Seattle Hempfest at Seattle waterfront parks from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday -
-The Danskin Women's Triathlon takes place in Seattle. The race begins at 6:45 a.m. at Genesee Park. The cycling portion of the race will take competitors on the I-90 floating bridge express lanes. The lanes will be closed from 5 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to accommodate this event.
-The Seattle Mariners play the New York Yankees at Safeco Field. Game time is 1:10 p.m.
-Seattle Hempfest at Seattle waterfront parks from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

If you're leaving your car keys at home, here are some links that may be useful:

Light Rail: Everything is up to speed. Check your schedule at this link.

Community Transit: All buses are running on a normal schedule today. Check your schedule at this link.

Sounder Alert: The Sounder is running on a normal schedule today. Check your schedule at this link.

Ferry Alert: We're are keeping a close eye on the ferry runs all morning. Check your schedule at this link.

Pierce Transit: All buses will run on a normal schedule today. Check your schedule at this link.

Metro Transit Alert: We're keeping a close eye on Metro routes all morning. Check your schedule at this link.

Have a question about your commute? Just Ask Jenni! OR chat with me line online join my facebook page!

Have a great day!

Cheers,

Jenni Hogan
KIRO 7 Traffic Anchor