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SR-9 North Traffic in Seattle
As of 6:00 pm PDT, SR-9 North in Seattle is averaging 56 mph across 14 sensors, 4 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near 170th St Se at 12 mph (usually 52 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is SR-9 North moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 6:00 pm PDT, and why:
- Near 170th St Se: 12 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 52 mph).
- Near 31st St Ne: 30 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 55 mph).
Best time to drive SR-9 North
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 50 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 6 am (60 mph on Mondays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (50 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 1 pm (59 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 60 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 57 | 55 | – | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Tue | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 59 | 56 | 52 | 54 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Wed | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 53 | 50 | 53 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Thu | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 53 | 50 | 53 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Fri | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 52 | 51 | 58 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Sat | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Sun | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 59 | – | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | – | – |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is SR-9 North slow right now?
Near 170th St Se: 12 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 52 mph). Near 31st St Ne: 30 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 55 mph).
When is traffic worst on SR-9 North in Seattle?
Traffic on SR-9 North is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 50 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-9 North in Seattle?
On weekdays, avoid around 6 am (60 mph on Mondays) and around 4 pm (50 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is SR-9 North busy right now?
As of 6:00 pm PDT, SR-9 North in Seattle is averaging 56 mph across 14 sensors, 4 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near 170th St Se at 12 mph (usually 52 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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