Extra Ferry Traffic This Weekend Due To Lavender Fest: WSP

EDMONDS, WA - Police are warning travelers to plan ahead for potentially jam-packed ferries this weekend due to the Sequim Lavender Festival. Ferries running from Seattle and Edmonds are expected to be particularly busy.

Here's more from Washington State Patrol:

The Washington State Patrol Homeland Security Division would like to remind travelers of the Sequim Lavender Festival. This event draws thousands to the Sequim area each year to view the lavender fields in the area.

Washington State Ferry (WSF) terminals are likely to see an increase in traffic primarily affecting the Seattle to Bainbridge and Edmonds to Kingston routes. It is important to follow signage leading up to and at each ferry terminal. Be mindful of the tally slip needed at the Kingston ferry terminal during heavy congestion and when the WSDOT signs advise. When the Kingston terminal is completely full, Washington State Patrol troopers hold ferry traffic outside of town at eastbound State Route 104 and Lindvog Rd NE. At this point, troopers will begin to issue boarding passes. The pass ensures your place in line as you travel through
Kingston to the ferry toll booth to purchase a ticket.

WSP troopers will be on the lookout for line cutters throughout the WSF system. As a reminder,
please do not contact a line cutter yourself. Report to the HERO line (1-877-764-HERO) or
advise WSF staff if this behavior is observed.

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