TRAVEL ADVISORY | Busy ferries expected for Seahawks game

Published 7:03 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2015

The Bainbridge Island ferry arrives in Seattle
The Bainbridge Island ferry arrives in Seattle

Washington State Ferries is advising travelers on the Bainbridge Island-Seattle route to expect heavy traffic Thursday, Sept. 3 as the Seattle Seahawks take on the Oakland Raiders in a preseason football game at CenturyLink Field.

The game starts at 7 p.m. Ferry riders should be prepared for long lines eastbound in the afternoon and westbound in the evening.

To expedite loading, passengers are encouraged to pre-purchase their ferry tickets.