Monday, May 11. Clear, low 50s, the city is genuinely strained today. I-5 express lanes are northbound-only for bridge work.
3 things worth knowing today
I-5 express lanes are running northbound-only during Ship Canal Bridge preservation work. The mainline is reduced to two lanes across the bridge.
Seattle Center Sculpture Walk 2026, at Seattle Center (Grounds / Public Space), Mon, May 11 · All day, expect heavier uptown arrivals and slower curb access near seattle center.
Gas: $5.96 — up 10¢ this week. Fill up if you're driving much.
Tomorrow
Tuesday is the canonical baseline weekday — normal commute, no event-scene overlay, restaurants at typical weeknight pace.
Did you notice
The Ship Canal connects Lake Washington to Puget Sound through the Ballard Locks — the only set of locks on the West Coast. Watching a sailboat cycle through is a 20-minute slow-television experience.
Updated May 11, 7:46 AM. See Now for the live snapshot, Alerts for the full triage.