Weekend of big events, road closures means harsh traffic for Seattle

Drivers may want to, literally, steer clear of the downtown Seattle area this weekend, July 21-23, 2023. The Seattle Department of Transportation is urging people to find ways of traveling into the city, other than driving.

In addition to the thousands of people who will be at Lumen Field for the Taylor Swift concerts Saturday and Sunday, the Mariners are playing afternoon home games all weekend long.

The Seattle Storm is also playing a home game Saturday at 6 p.m.

The Bite of Seattle kicks off at Seattle Center on Friday and will run through the weekend.

And the Capitol Hill Block Party will be in full effect Friday through Sunday.

On top of all these events, both directions of the 520 bridge will close Friday evening at 11 p.m., and will remain shut down until Monday morning. Montlake Boulevard in Seattle will be shut down at the same time.

Highway 18 is also closing over the weekend between Issaquah Hobart Road and the I-90 interchange.