SDOT traffic camera looking at Ballard Bridge from the north at about 5:15 p.m.
Update: 5:25 p.m.
There are reports that the Ballard Bridge is now open and traffic is clearing.
Original post
Around 3:40 p.m. today the Ballard Bridge closed because of malfunctioning bridge gates. SDOT reported that crews are working to fix the problem, but it's taking longer than expected causing congestion near the bridge.
SDOT recommends taking alternative routes such as Nickerson to the Fremont Bridge or going around the congestion completely on the Aurora Bridge.
Metro reported earlier today that some bus routes have been rerouted, such as the 15, 17, 18, 29, 994 and RapidRide D Line, however there is still a lot of traffic out there and moving very slowly.
