The Seahawks Victory Parade is expected to bring over 750,000 people into Seattle today, affecting transit and travel for those headed downtown.
The event will include a trophy celebration at 10 a.m. with the parade starting at 11 a.m. King County Metro is rerouting buses that serve Ballard, including the RapidRide D Line and Route 40. Both will be rerouted in both directions today (Feb 11).
Seattle Police are asking people to avoid driving into downtown Seattle today, saying in a spirited message to Seattle-ites: “DO NOT. I REPEAT, DO NOT DRIVE INTO SEATTLE TOMORROW.”
RapidRide D Line
For RapidRide D Line traveling to Ballard get on/off at:
- Stop #2370 Mercer Street & Queen Anne Avenue N (Westbound)
- Stop #14038 W Mercer Street & 3rd Avenue W (Westbound)
For RapidRide D Line to Downtown Seattle get on/off at:
- Stop #13910 W Mercer Street & 3rd Avenue W (Eastbound) The temporary stop on W Mercer Street just east of Queen Anne Avenue N (Eastbound)
Route 40
For Route 40 to Northgate get on/off at:
- Stop #26690 Westlake & 9th-Denny (Northbound)
- Stop #26715 Westlake Avenue N & Harrison Street (Northbound)
For Route 40 to Downtown Seattle get on/off at:
Stop #26645 Westlake & Thomas (Southbound) Stop #26665 Westlake & 9th-Denny(Southbound)
King County Metro says to “expect significant delays and a large number of trip cancellations” for all bus routes that serve downtown Seattle due to the parade.
If you plan on joining the parade, the King County trip planner will help you find the best transit options into Seattle.
Photo: Seahawks parade in 2014 (SDOT)