Busy Traffic Weekend In Seattle Due To Events, Construction

SEATTLE, WA - If you're heading to Seattle this weekend (or already live there), this upcoming weekend might be particularly nasty for traffic. On top of normal traffic, there are several events and construction projects that will disrupt roadways.

Here's what's on tap:

Emerald City Comic Con | Washington State Convention Center | 20,000 expected to attend Friday - Sunday

PAC-12 Women's 2018 Basketball Tournament | Key Arena | 8,000 to attend each game Friday - Sunday

Outdoor Gear and Adventure Expo | CenturyLink Field | 3,500 to attend Saturday, Sunday

Hot Chocolate 15K/5K

• The route will close the Aurora Avenue Bridge and the Battery Street Tunnel starting at 6 a.m.

• 6 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. – The southbound lanes of SR 99 will be closed between North 38th Street and the south end of the Battery Street Tunnel.
• 6 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. – The northbound lanes of SR 99 will be closed between the south end of the Battery Street Tunnel and North 48th Street.

Seattle Sounders vs. Los Angeles | CenturyLink Stadium | 40,000 to attend on Sunday

1st Ave S Closure between Yesler Way and S Jackson St. | Saturday, Sunday

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