by on

Heads up if you’re travelling downtown during rush hour this afternoon, Thursday, November 8, especially around 5 PM. A coalition of groups will be holding a rally and march regarding the dismissal of former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, in coordination with a series of rallies at the 5 PM hour across the country.

5 PM – 8 PM event includes march from Cal Anderson Park to Henry M Jackson Federal Courthouse.

includes march from Cal Anderson Park to Henry M Jackson Federal Courthouse. General route is westbound on Pine St to southbound on 2 nd Ave.

Ave. Estimated attendance is ~5,000; this is an estimate and may vary.

Protest is expected to be peaceful; organizers are working with the Seattle Police Department.

Information for travelers.

Expected Impacts to Downtown Core:

We expect impacts to the downtown core during the afternoon rush hour, as the march progresses. These impacts begin at approximately 5:30 PM today.

E Pine St cross-streets, Broadway to 2 nd Ave | Rolling closures as march progresses, starting from north to south along Pine, then onto 2 nd . Length of closures dependent on event attendance numbers.

| Rolling closures as march progresses, starting from north to south along Pine, then onto 2 . Length of closures dependent on event attendance numbers. 2 nd Ave at University or Seneca | Closed for an extended period after the group arrives at the Federal Building, until the rally disperses sometime after 7:30 PM.

| Closed for an extended period after the group arrives at the Federal Building, until the rally disperses sometime after 7:30 PM. Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel | Metro and Sound Transit bus routes 41, 74, 101, 102, 150, 255 and ST Express 550 will not be operating in the tunnel from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM, utilizing their surface street routing instead, available online. This is subject to change depending on conditions. Capitol Hill and Second Avenue bus routes also are subject to reroutes due to street closures. Sign up for transit alerts and follow @kcmetrobus for updates.

Other Impacts:

The Sounders MLS Cup Playoffs at CenturyLink Field game is tonight! Kick-off at 7:30 PM. Estimated attendance: 40,000. If you’re planning on attending the game, please plan ahead and expect impacts to your travel time.

Stay informed.

We are working closely with our partners at the Seattle Police Department and our other City departments to make sure safety and mobility are maintained during the event. For live updates and other helpful information, please visit:

SDOTtraffic TWITTER

SDOT TWITTER