Marches, a concert and a Seahawks game scheduled for the coming three days, Thursday through Saturday, November 4 – 6, could produce traffic delays.  Motorists should plan their travels accordingly to avoid traffic congestion.  The Seattle Department of Transportation encourages drivers to help reduce traffic and their carbon footprint by trying alternate modes of travel such as Metro Transit, riding the Sounder commuter train, taking Link light rail, carpooling, bicycling or even walking, if feasible.

Thursday, November 4
Seattle Fire Department Memorial March for Chief Jesse Young: 1:30 p.m.
750 participating
March route: Starts at Mercer Street and Boren Avenue; heads south on Boren to Republican Street; moves west on Republican to Terry Avenue; then north on Terry to South Lake Union Park.  Seattle Police will escort.

Friday, November 5
March for Democratic Republic of Congo: 1:10 p.m.
100 participating
March route: Starts at Second Avenue and Vine Street; turns south on Second to Third Avenue S; goes south on Third to S Jackson Street; then west on Jackson to 208 S Jackson Street.  Seattle Police will escort.

Seattle Symphony Friday Matinee Concert: 12 p.m.
Benaroya Hall
700 attending
Approximately ten school buses will drop off and pick up students before and after a concert at Benaroya Hall.  Expect congestion on streets adjacent to the hall.

Sunday, November 7
Seattle Seahawks vs. New York Giants:  1:05 kickoff
Qwest Field
67,000 attending
Expect congestion before and after the game in the area surrounding the stadium and on major routes connecting to SODO – I-5, I-90 and the Alaskan Way Viaduct/SR 99.

Contact:  Peg Nielsen, Communications Office, 206.684.8114