http://kplu.org en http://kplu.org/post/confusion-inevitable-seattles-second-busiest-street <p>Confusion is inevitable as drivers, bus-riders and cyclists on one of Washington’s busiest roadways face an all-new landscape this week.</p><p>The giant road project on Seattle’s Mercer Street – between I-5 and Seattle Center – is entering a new phase. Several streets that have been closed for months are re-opening, while other streets close to traffic until next year.</p><p> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:25:00 +0000 Keith Seinfeld 6092 at http://kplu.org Confusion is inevitable on Seattle's second busiest street http://kplu.org/post/seattle-traffic-choke-point-mercer-changing-weekend A major Seattle traffic choke point is poised to make a dramatic change this weekend. But officials don't expect the soon-to-be two-way Mercer Street will improve the afternoon commute out of downtown. As of Monday, Mercer Street will carry two-way traffic for the first time since 1968. But The Seattle Times (http://is.gd/hfCJgX ) reports much more work remains to be done in the neighborhood. Automobile congestion eastbound toward I-5 isn't expected to improve much on the thoroughfare called "the Mercer mess" by commuters. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:43:19 +0000 The Associated Press 6079 at http://kplu.org