West Seattle Bridge: Entrance Closed After Barrier Reset – Traffic Update
- The eastbound entrance to the West Seattle Bridge from Fauntleroy Way reopened to traffic at approximately 10:24 PM on Sunday, February 8, 2026, following a closure for barrier...
- The closure stemmed from an incident earlier in the evening involving a crash on the westbound side of the bridge, reported around 7:30 PM.
- According to initial reports, crews encountered difficulties repositioning the barrier near the Fauntleroy end of the eastbound span.
West Seattle Bridge Eastbound Entrance Reopens After Barrier Reset
The eastbound entrance to the West Seattle Bridge from Fauntleroy Way reopened to traffic at approximately 10:24 PM on Sunday, February 8, 2026, following a closure for barrier repairs. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and the Seattle Police Department (SPD) initially closed the entrance at 10:04 PM to facilitate the work.
The closure stemmed from an incident earlier in the evening involving a crash on the westbound side of the bridge, reported around 7:30 PM. While the exact location of the crash remains unknown – with reports indicating responders even drove onto the bridge to search for it – the impact of the collision caused barriers to be displaced.
According to initial reports, crews encountered difficulties repositioning the barrier near the Fauntleroy end of the eastbound span. This led to significant delays, with dozens of drivers stuck waiting for the roadway to clear. At one point, police radio communication indicated a need for traffic control for a further barrier fix closer to the 35th Avenue SW entrance.
Traffic cameras showed the inside eastbound lane initially blocked, then briefly reopened, before being fully closed again just past the Fauntleroy entrance. The situation persisted for several hours, with live feeds continuing to show the blockage as late as 9:27 PM.
The reopening of the eastbound entrance occurred after crews successfully repositioned the barriers. The incident highlights ongoing maintenance challenges on the West Seattle Bridge, which has been subject to frequent inspections and repairs in recent years.
Motorists are advised to check real-time travel data from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) at https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/ or utilize live traffic maps such as the one provided by FOX 13 Seattle at https://www.fox13seattle.com/live-seattle-traffic-map-real-time-updates-for-western-washington for current conditions before traveling in the area.