Seattle Convention Center paints itself into a transportation mess on 9th Ave

Seattle has a long history of closing streets for fun summer events, like block parties and art walks, but what happens when one of those events ends up forcing an unexpected and lengthy closure of a vital street in the city?

That’s what we’re dealing with on 9th Ave. between Pike St. and Pine St.

I’m not sure how many of you were familiar with Market at the Marquee. The Seattle Convention Center convinced the city to shut down 9th Avenue next to the Paramount Theater for a weekly market, featuring food, music, and art…

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