Update: Tree blown down blocking 35th SW near Avalon Way; Now clear

A downed tree blocked all lanes of 35th SW on Wednesday night. SDOT Traffic Cam image.

Update 3:07am

The tree has been removed, and utility crews have completed their work on the downed lines. 35th Ave SW has been reopened. Reminder: You can always check current traffic status by looking at WestsideSeattle's Traffic page here

https://www.westsideseattle.com/west-seattle-traffic-cameras-current-traffic-conditions

Update 9:45pm

Approximately eight vehicles are on scene with numerous people assessing the situation but at this hour the tree still blocks the road. Crews from SDOT and Seattle Public Utilities are there and they must assess the potential for other tree falls, how to deal with the wires the tree is leaning on, and how to best remove the fallen tree, which broke at mid-stem according to West Seattle naturalist Kersti Muul.

It's likely the tree will be gone by the time morning commuters will need the road.

You can see a live video shot of the scene at this link.

https://web.seattle.gov/Travelers/

tree with crews — Vehicles from city departments and crew members can be seen around the fallen tree.

View looking north — The scene looking south on 35th SW around 9:35pm. **Photo by Maggie Smith**

Original post 5:30pm

High winds have blown down a tree on to 35 Ave. SW just south of Avalon Way SW, blocking all lanes of traffic.

muul tree — It's a mostly dead pine tree, mid-Stem failure. Comm lines down

**Photo by Kersti E. Muul**

Urban Conservation Specialist, Community Naturalist, Scientific and Drone Consulting

Urban Wildlife First Responder

Expect significant delays on RapidRide C Line, and routes 21, 50, 55 and 773 due to downed power lines according to King County Metro.

Route 55 is rerouted due to a downed tree near 35th Ave SW and SW Avalon Way.

Affected stops:
To Admiral District -
Stop #22830 35th Ave SW & SW Avalon Way (SB)
Stop #22850 SW Alaska St & 35th Ave SW (WB)
Stop #32364 SW Alaska St & Fauntleroy Way SW (WB)

Get on/off buses at:
Stop #19978 SW Genesee St & 30th Ave SW (WB)
Stop #20040 SW Alaska St & 42nd Ave SW (WB)

Route 773 is rerouted due to downed tree near 35th Ave SW and SW Avalon Way.

Affected stops:
To Alaska Junction -
Stop #22830 35th Ave SW & SW Avalon Way (SB)
Stop #22850 SW Alaska St & 35th Ave SW (WB)
Stop #32364 SW Alaska St & Fauntleroy Way SW (WB)

To Seacrest Marina -
Stop #33221 SW Alaska St & 36th Ave SW (EB)
Stop #22820 35th Ave SW & SW Avalon Way (NB)

For Route 773 to Alaska Junction get on/off buses at:
Stop #19980 SW Avalon Way & SW Genesee St (SB)
Stop #20040 SW Alaska St & 42nd Ave SW (WB)

For Route 773 to Seacrest Marina get on/off buses at:
Stop #19875 SW Alaska St & 42nd Ave SW (EB)
Stop #19921 SW Avalon Way & SW Genesee St (NB)

It was not known how soon the tree could be removed by crews. No one was hurt by the falling tree.

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