District courts closed down

As of 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, the Washington State Patrol has closed State Route 520 at Redmond Way. Check the City of Redmond Web site, www.redmond.gov, radio station AM 1650 or RCTV 21 for updates on road conditions and closures during this winter storm.

December 18, 2008 11:28 am
This is the scene on Redmond Way during Thursday morning’s snow fall. More than six inches of snow accumulated in Redmond during the morning commute. Another weather system is expected to hit Sunday.
This is the scene on Redmond Way during Thursday morning’s snow fall. More than six inches of snow accumulated in Redmond during the morning commute. Another weather system is expected to hit Sunday.

All King County District Court locations will close at 2:30 p.m. today. All cases scheduled for Redmond, Bellevue and Issaquah will be automatically rescheduled and written notice will be sent to all parties. The court website (http://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/districtCourt.aspx) will be updated as conditions change.

Westbound State Route (SR) 520 at West Lake Sammamish Parkway is now open. The ramps from SR 202 and Union Hill Road to westbound SR 520 near Redmond are also now open. The ramp from West Lake Sammamish Parkway to westbound SR 520 remains closed.

Earlier this morning, the Washington State Patrol closed 520 West Lake Sammamish Parkway.

Check the City of Redmond Web site, www.redmond.gov, radio station AM 1650 or RCTV 21 for updates on road conditions and closures during this winter storm.

City of Redmond closures as of 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 include all Redmond Parks and Recreation facilities and programs including the Old Fire House Teen Center, Senior Center, Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, the Recreation office, Farrel Mc-Whirter Preschool and all fields.

In addition, Lake Washington School District schools are closed today, Thursday, December 18. There is no extended day care. All programs and activities are canceled and there are no athletics, events or building use. For more information, visit www.lwsd.org.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) asks drivers to check out their entire commute before heading out in the snow.

Widespread snowfall today has created tricky conditions for drivers. Stay off the roads if you can. But if you must venture out please check your entire commute.

If it’s nice in your neighborhood, it may not be as nice at your destination. Check the roads you will travel for collisions, delays and abandoned vehicles. WSDOT is shifting trucks and crews to the areas where conditions are worst. If you are on the road, please make room for these trucks.

If you find yourself on the road and you do not want to travel any farther, consider getting off the freeway entirely or move to the right side. Please do not stop in the travel lanes or on the left shoulder. It prevents road crews from getting through and it prevents emergency vehicles from accessing true emergencies. They need that left lane.

WSDOT is working as quickly as they can to get roads in good condition. You can help by driving for conditions and remaining prepared for all types of winter weather.