Tukwila neighborhoods went dark Friday evening when a broad power outage cut electricity to homes and traffic signals and forced the closure of a stretch of 40th Avenue South near Riverton Park. Utility crews were on scene assessing damage and working to restore service, while drivers were urged to use extra caution through intersections where signals had gone black. Early reports pointed to the biggest impacts in northwest Tukwila, including areas around Foster High School and the SR 518 corridor.
Seattle City Light's outage map shows reported outages
Seattle City Light's outage map lists reported outages across northwest Tukwila, including pockets near Foster High School and the SR 518 corridor. The utility's map is billed as the primary place to find current restoration estimates and crew status during widespread outages. For live outage details and to report an outage, see Seattle City Light.
Tukwila police warn drivers and close 40th Ave S
The Tukwila Police Department reported that 40th Avenue South is closed near Riverton Park while crews work in the area and that drivers should treat intersections with nonfunctioning traffic signals as four-way stops. The department said utility crews are assessing damage and working to restore power to affected neighborhoods. That advisory was published on the department’s Facebook page at 6:28 p.m.; see the post for the latest traffic notices and safety tips: Tukwila Police Department on Facebook.
How residents can get updates and stay safe
Residents are encouraged to monitor Seattle City Light for restoration times and to sign up for any text or email alerts the utility offers. The City of Tukwila’s emergency management page also lists power-outage safety tips and guidance on reporting hazards to city staff. If you see a downed power line or a live wire, call 911 and avoid the area until crews declare it safe; for outage tracking see Seattle City Light and City of Tukwila Emergency Management.
