President Barack Obama will be in Seattle for approximately four hours on Tuesday. We've got KIRO Reporter Alex Silverman @AlexSilverman on the President's tail and we'll be giving you frequent traffic updates so you can avoid delays caused by the presidential motorcade's travels around the region.

(Check back for frequent updates)

3:46 p.m. Air Force One takes off and is spotted flying over Lake Union and taking in a view of Seattle.

3:37 p.m. I-5 has been reopened in both directions, but there is back up North and Southbound.

3:30 p.m. The President's motorcade arrives back at Boeing Field.

3:14 p.m. We've added more photos to the gallery, check them out here.

3:00 p.m. 520 closed at Montlake. I-5 South closed at Roanoke. Latest traffic

2:18 p.m. FAA confirms two loud booms were sonic boom from two F-15 support jets with Air Force One.

2 p.m. Two mysterious loud booms heard across Seattle metro area during Presidents visit. Read story

1:45 p.m. Obama told supporters at the Murray fundraiser at the Westin hotel, "Make sure you send [Murray] back to Washington," at Westin fundraiser.

1:25 p.m. @AlexSilverman: Mix of protesters and supporters outside the Westin Hotel where POTUS is speaking

1:03 p.m. @AlexSilverman: President Obama speakg at Westin hotel right now: "Patty Murray has helped a whole lot of people solve a whole lot of big problems" #obamawa

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1:03 p.m. Obama speaks at the Westin.

Listen to speech at Westin

12:55 Alex Silverman reports from Pioneer Square.

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12:34 p.m. KING 5 reports Obama is on his way to the Westin.

12:30 p.m. New photos of President's visit. Check full photo gallery of Obama's visit here.

12:20 p.m. Obama speaks at Grand Central Bakery.

"I also had a sandwich, a turkey sandwich here that was outstanding, so if you guys need to eat before we leave try it out" - Obama on his turkey sandwich from Grand Central Bakery.

Listen to Obama's speech

12:05 p.m.@AlexSilverman gives live update on Dori Monson Show.

I am standing on 1st Ave S, outside Grand Central Bakery, standing in a crowd of a few hundred people, on the sidewalk, trying to get a glimpse of the President.

Listen to Alex on with Dori Monson

12:00 p.m. Traffic update: 1st Avenue and Washington St. in Pioneer Square reopen.

11:58 a.m.@GrandCentralSEA: What does the President eat at Grand Central Bakery? The Jammer!!!

Photo courtesy Grand Central Bakery

11:56 a.m. @GrandCentralSEA: Bridget making Obama's turkey&chutney & Skagit Valley salad

11:45 a.m. WSDOT - Traffic is moving again on NB I-5

11:38 a.m. Motorcycles from the President's motorcade arrive in Pioneer Square.

11:32 a.m. Special traffic report

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11:30 a.m. @AlexSilverman reports live after President's arrival at Boeing Field.

The President clearly enjoying the weather in Seattle whipped off his jacket and started working the crowd of about 50 or 60 invited guests.

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11:25 a.m. @AlexSilverman: Obama motorcade has just departed Boeing Field headed for private meeting with bus. owners in Pioneer Sq.

11:19 a.m. @AlexSilverman: President Obama works the crowdat Boeing Field before departing for Pioneer Square.

11:12 a.m. @AlexSilverman: First glimpse of President Obama.

11:10 a.m. @AlexSilverman: Air Force One comes to a stop about 50 yards from our position.

11:08 a.m. Presidential visit to Seattle hashtag on twitter is #ObamaWA follow.

11:05 a.m.WSDOT - All lanes of I-5 NB are closed near Boeing Field.

11:02 a.m. @AlexSilverman Air force one has just touched down, 15 mins ahead of schedule.

11:00 a.m. A crowd of about sixty invited guests await the arrival of the President. Alex Silverman reports live from Boeing Field.

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10:55 a.m. @Alex Silverman: Invited guests gathering ahead of the President's arrival T-minus 13 mins

10:35 a.m. @AlexSilverman At Boeing Field awaiting the arrival of Air Force One. Expected 5-10 min early, ETA 11:05.

10:31 a.m. Barriers and police tape are blocking off areas of Pioneer Square around first avenue for the President's arrival at Grand Central Bakery.

9:45 a.m. Secret service prepare for the President's arrival at Grand Central Bakery in Pioneer Square at 11:40 a.m.

8:19 a.m. @AlexSilverman I'll be on Obama watch today...Reporting first from Boeing Field where Air Force One is scheduled to land at 11:15.

Coverage of the president's visit to Seattle begins! Obama is in Seattle rallying voters for Senator Patty Murray as voters hit the polls. Murray's likely opponent in November's election, Dino Rossi, says he's not worried about the presidential visit. Commerce Secretary, and two-term Washington Governor Gary Locke will be joining the President in his visit to Seattle.

The President's official itinerary from the White House

9:00 a.m. The President departs Los Angeles, California en route King County International Airport

11:15 a.m. The President arrives Seattle, Washington Seattle King County International Airport

11:40 a.m. The President holds a round table discussion with small business owners

12:20 p.m. The President delivers a statement to press

12:45 p.m. The President delivers remarks at a finance event Westin Seattle

2:35 p.m. The President delivers remarks at a finance event

3:35 p.m. The President departs Seattle, Washington en route Columbus, OH

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