Thu Mar 13 19:30:00 UTC 2025: ## West Seattle Road Closures and Sinkhole Reported

**Seattle, WA (March 11, 2025)** – West Seattle residents should be aware of several road closures and disruptions this Tuesday. A sinkhole has caused pavement failure on 51st Place SW between Oregon and Alaska streets, south of Genesee Hill. City officials are currently investigating and working on repair plans. Additionally, 16th Avenue SW will be closed at the 104th intersection in White Center, starting today.

Preparation work for the 63rd/Beach pump-station project is also underway or about to begin in South Alki. Details and a map are available online. [Insert link here if available from original source].

Public transportation is operating on a regular schedule for Metro buses and Washington State Ferries (Triangle Route), with the M/V Kittitas, M/V Cathlamet, and M/V Sealth in service. Live traffic camera feeds are available for various locations including the High Bridge, Spokane Street Viaduct, and multiple points along Delridge.

Citizens are encouraged to report any issues concerning bridges, streets, paths, or waterways via text or call to the hotline at 206-293-6302, after reporting to authorities if needed. The hotline should only be used when safe to do so.

**Weather:** Mostly cloudy skies are expected today, with rain likely in the afternoon. Highs near 50 degrees. Sunrise is at 7:29 AM and sunset at 7:10 PM.

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