What is King County Road Alert?
King County Road Alert is a Web-based e-mail subscription service designed to notify residents and motorists about road closures or hazardous travel conditions that have a significant impact on travel in unincorporated areas of the county. This information, provided by the King County Road Services Division, enables motorists to make informed travel decisions benefiting both themselves and the region by reducing traffic impacts. As of early January 2009, the Road Alert closure information has been incorporated into a GIS-based map. Previously this information was available as a text list. Road Alert travel advisories include information about closures or traffic problems that impact a specific road or major traffic corridor. Most county roads are closed due to construction activity, weather events or other unanticipated incidents. Subscribers will also be kept informed of the status of the closure and when the road is expected to reopen. Traffic problems resulting from an accident and
