Ferry Alert Bulletins

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 10:36 AM

Ana/SJI - Hyak Running 40 Minutes Late
Due to earlier necessary repairs the Hyak is running 40 minutes late. This will affect the 10:55am sailing from Friday Harbor to Anacortes and also the 12:35pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Orcas. Updates will occur as conditons change.


Wednesday, June 19, 2013 09:06 AM

PT/CV 6/20 Tide Cancellations & Adjustments
Low tides will cancel one or more sailings from Port Townsend and Coupeville in June. Please see our Tide Cancellations table for a complete list of affected dates and departures.

On Thursday June 20, the 6:30am sailing has been ADJUSTED to sail at 6:35am from Port Townsend and from Coupeville, the 7:15am sailing has been ADJUSTED to sail at 7:20am.


Wednesday, June 19, 2013 09:06 AM

Skagit River Bridge Open For Traffic
The I-5 bridge over the Skagit River is now open to traffic. Drivers will notice a reduced speed limit of 40 mph between College Way and State Route 20 before approaching the temporary span on the north side of the bridge. Freight haulers carrying legal loads will not be detoured off I-5 but oversized or overweight loads must exit and use the marked detour route.

From the southas an alternate route to Anacortes,take exit 226 from I-5 and follow signs west to SR 536/East Kincaid Street. Continue on SR 536 to SR 20. Turn left at the 536/SR 20 intersection. Do not turn at Whidbey Island. Continue on the SR 20 spur to Anacortes. Turn right on Commercial Ave., turn left onto 12th St., which becomes Oakes Ave., and continue to the ferry terminal. Detour Map.

From the north take exit 230 (the exit loops back to Rte 20 at the traffic light, requiring a LEFT turn (west) onto Rte 20.) Follow SR 20 westbound to Anacortes. After arriving in Anacortes continue north on Commercial Ave. Turn left on 12th St., which becomes Oakes Ave., and then continue to the ferry terminal.


Wednesday, June 19, 2013 10:22 AM

Seattle - Run Rock N Roll Marathon
On Saturday June 22, the City of Seattle will block vehicle traffic south and northbound on Hwy 99 –(viaduct), 2nd Ave, and 5th Ave from 6 am to 3 pm for the Rock ā€˜n’ Roll Marathon. Alaskan Way, along the waterfront, will remain open south and northbound for WSF customer access to/from Colman dock. To minimize inconvenience, WSF recommends visiting the official event website for an interactive road closure map and planning ahead for added travel time or an alternate route. More Detail


Wednesday, June 19, 2013 09:06 AM

Point Defiance/Tahlequah - Chetzemoka Back On Schedule
The Chetzemoka is back on schedule from earlier delays.


Wednesday, June 19, 2013 09:06 AM

Ana/Sidney: Identification is Required
U.S. and Canadian citizens 16 years of age and older traveling to or from Sidney BC must have one of the following designated documents: passport, passport card, enhanced driver's license (EDL), or "trusted traveler" document such as a Nexus Card. Travelers must have required travel documents ready and in hand upon arrival at the tollbooth.


Wednesday, June 19, 2013 09:06 AM

Faunt/Va/SW: Temporary Lane Closure 6/20
Beginning Wednesday, June 19, crews will install additional steel sheet piles to complete soil stabilization work at the Barton Pump Station. As crews install the sheet piles, there will be a temporary closure of the north ferry entrance lane and toll booth on Thursday, June 20. The lane is expected to be re-opened by 3:30 p.m. but could extend into the evening commute. Updates will be provided as information is made available.


Wednesday, June 19, 2013 09:06 AM

Fauntleroy Terminal: No Left Hand Turns Allowed M-F 2:00pm-6:00pm
During the Barton Pump Station Upgrade project no left hand turns into the terminal will be allowed except for the Vanpool and Carpools between 2:00pm and 6:00pm Monday - Friday.


Wednesday, June 19, 2013 09:06 AM

Faunt/Va/SW – Vehicle Queue Policies
Customers lining up at Fauntleroy should note that the ferry queue continues along Fauntleroy Way at the gas station at the north end of Lincoln Park; it does not go down 47th Ave. SW toward the beach. Please also note that line cutting is against state law and subject to a fine of up to $124. We ask that customers be respectful of others waiting in the queue. You can report line-cutters by calling 877-764-HERO. All violators are logged and receive a warning letter. Multiple violations result in further action.


Wednesday, June 19, 2013 09:06 AM

PD/Tah: Tahlequah Cameras Out of Service
Camera views at the Tahlequah terminal will be unavailable for approximately 1 week for upgrade installations. We apologize for the inconvenience. Updates will occur as conditions change.


Wednesday, June 19, 2013 09:06 AM

Muk/Clin - Mukilteo Multimodal Terminal Project
We are making progress on plans to improve the Mukilteo terminal. The Mukilteo Multimodal Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is now available for public comment. To learn more about upcoming public meetings and how to submit comments, visit Project Info.