Seattle SR-99 Tunnel -- First Day of Tolling (09 Nov 2019) (see desc.)

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Published 2019-11-10

I recorded this video on the afternoon of 9 November 2019. WSDOT has finally enabled the tolling equipment in the tunnel, and drivers must now pay-per-use. About $1/each way during weekends, and more during weekdays. +$2 without a toll transponder (Good to Go pass). This video shows how the tunnel was operating on its first day of tolls.

Some corrections: (1) the pylons at the Republican exit were installed by WSDOT, not the City of Seattle. (2) WSDOT was predicting about 30% diversion, not the city (though the city is prepared). (3) the signage was not "brand new" that day, though it was newly uncovered. (4) The "Rainier Tower" is actually the "Rainier Square Tower" (I mix the two up frequently).

All Comments (21)

@shardannayadams4064 1 year ago

Wow 🤩
@jonstefanik9400 4 years ago

Don't worry Jake. The Central Artery Tunnel in Boston was always bumpy since it opened in 2003. I liked your video.
@Liofa73 2 years ago

I think they make tunnels bumpy on purpose. Keeps people focused.
@tima.478 2 years ago

Tax you to build it, charge you to use it....DAMN!!!!!
@margaretgarnto6272 1 year ago

It's a bumpy tunnel, but it's bright and beautiful too. Always well lit and never dark.
@freddenver2159 2 years ago

There's neat sounds in them.
@TransCanadaPhil 4 years ago

That's a pretty long tunnel. Does that go right under the downtown area?
@danieldaniels7571 2 years ago

As a Phoenix driver, I’m shocked at how few lanes this freeway and tunnel have. While the I-10 tunnel near downtown Phoenix is nowhere near as long, it has way more lanes with shoulders wide enough park in if you break down.
@danielmorse6597 2 years ago

Tolls, there is no thing as a good toll.
@jayfmould904 2 years ago

I think being able to change lanes in a tunnel is a bad idea. Considering those that pay no attention to the speed limits.
@roberthenry7922 2 years ago

I rode through there back in 2019 vacationing there. Pretty neat I thought.
@noahmeme2 7 months ago

I didn't even know I was on a toll road until I got the bill in the mail. Google maps took me on it.
@sebbytoysgaming2719 3 years ago

Where Did You Exit State Route 99 Northbound Tunnel
@smhsmh5964 2 years ago

How, where, when do you pay the toll? You didn't. I'm confused 😕
@robertputnam6324 2 years ago

So there is no way to pay cash to enter
@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow 8 months ago

If you are from out of town and go through, how do they bill you? Does a camera take your plate number and WSDOT sends you a bill in the mail?
@jumpinjack1 1 year ago

Apologize for the rain?
@katzgar 2 years ago

DOT went for the WW2 nazi bunker look
@monjkenn 1 year ago

I drove into this last week not realizing how long it was. I'm extremely claustrophobic so I started panicking halfway in there. :[
@17libni 3 years ago

Hey bro I’ve never been to Seattle but I’ve heard about this tunnel. Why build this tunnel? I’m from Southern California