Ravenna Blog – Sunday Edition

UW Graduation Commencement this Saturday

Here’s the Too Long; Didn’t Read edition, by yours truly:

From noon to at least 6 pm, STAY AWAY from Husky Stadium.

Here’s the full announcement, from the good people at SDOT:

Saturday, June 12
2010 University of Washington Commencement:
12 p.m. doors open, ceremonies 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Husky Stadium
40,000 + expected
Expect heavy congestion with both pedestrians and vehicles near the stadium between noon and 6 p.m. Anticipate heavier traffic than usual  on I-5 through the University District and on SR-520.    At approximately 3:30 p.m., Seattle Police will set up traffic controls closing Montlake Boulevard between NE Pacific Street and NE 45th Street to through traffic to help move cars parked in the stadium lots out of the area after the ceremonies. Traffic approaching the closure will be detoured around the area. This restriction, which is similar to traffic routing for Husky football games, will be in effect until approximately 5:30 p.m. Avoid the Montlake Bridge if possible.

Just remember: It’s all good practice for avoiding the area between June 14 and September 12.