Travelers seattle closing

In Quito, where Eve Largent checked into a hotel next to the airport, roads are closed to cars, and groups are banned from walking together outdoors.

Despite the directive from the State Department for travelers to return home immediately, there is also a warning not to expect help from the government. Lori Taylor from Lopez Island has the same issue. She is stuck in Guatemala.

Taylor flew to Antigua before that country began shutting down to contain or prevent an outbreak. Taylor contacted the U.

Embassy in Guatemala, but the staff there left for the U. The letter from the State Department is below:. The Department of State advises U. Meanwhile, Liu is still running the revamped Dynasty Room , which he says now will likely carry on in some form through the end of the year — stay tuned for more on that.

Sansei downtown: The perpetually underpopulated sushi import from Hawaii has closed, but — excitement! Hamansu downtown: It was part of the Benihana chain for many, many shrimp-flipped-atop-toque years, then in , the family running it changed the name. Unfortunately today was our last night doing what we love. We are so grateful that we were a part of your celebrations and traditions for nearly 50 years, it was truly our pleasure.

Green Leaf in North Seattle: While the longtime Chinatown International District and Belltown locations remain open, the newer Aurora outlet of this Vietnamese place is gone, and the Bellevue edition closed recently too.

The owner did not return a call inquiring about the circumstances. Georgetown Deli and Market in Georgetown: Bainbridge Island-based chef Brendan McGill sold his Hitchcock Deli Georgetown to the general manager there earlier this year, but it appears the replacement has already faltered, with the door locked, deli cases empty and mail scattered on the floor.

Condolences for what looks like a tough one. Montlake Bridge will close all weekend, from 10 p. Friday until 5 a. Monday, while contractors replace mechanical drawspan parts. A sidewalk will remain available for walking and bicycling. Buses will detour via University Bridge, a slower route that Seattle Department of Transportation eased somewhat by striping a red bus lane on Northeast Campus Parkway westbound. The southbound I-5 mainline through Sodo will close again after an eight-week reprieve , from I to the Spokane Street exit, at 10 p.

Monday, as workers begin to install new expansion joints between freeway decks. Downtown exits remain open. After the sporting events, the onramp from I near Edgar Martinez Drive to southbound I-5 will be temporarily open. Meanwhile, the I-5 express lanes will close from 9 p. But northbound drivers also lose capacity.