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SDOT’s Traffic Incident Management Response Crews are always prepared and ready to help when they’re needed. SDOT emergency response crews are equipped with tools for almost every situation and are prepared to respond quickly to help clear blocking collisions, disabled cars, downed trees or signs, or cars in need of a jump or gas.
They are strategically placed across the city and are dispatched when needed or assist when patrolling the city. Recently, the Traffic Incident Management crews were part of the city’s plan to help minimize traffic impacts during the state’s Alaskan Way Viaduct closure. Our SDOT crews perform this important work as a part of their routine daily schedule.
Here a list of what they respond to:
- Collisions, blocking disabled vehicles with dead batteries, blocking vehicles that are out of gas, fallen trees or limbs, oil spills, potholes, downed power lines, damaged guardrails, damaged traffic signs and traffic signals, city bridges that are temporarily out of order.
Our Traffic Incident Management Response Crews are often the first on the scene of emergency services situations and work alongside with our fire and police partners. They assess and take immediate actions to address safety, environmental and evaluate potential traffic issues that may impact our city streets. Our Crew’s response trucks are currently being equipped with Red emergency lights and sirens so they can respond to situations and also alert drivers of potential roadway hazards or to be mindful that they and other emergency service responders are working an active incident.
Collisions, road spills, damaged signs and fallen trees happen anytime, so SDOT Traffic Incident Management Response Crews are staffed for AM and PM commute in addition to evening hours. Thanks to our Crews, they are ready 24/7 – 365 days a year to help keep the our city’s roadways safe.
Here’s a link to our Street Maintenance page: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/streetmaintenance.htm.