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Gathering spots and larger sidewalks have created a great neighborhood feel to Bell Street, but removing a traffic lane to do it has caused unexpected backups.

Seattle plans to restrict car traffic on Bell Street even more, by forcing drivers to turn at every intersection. No through-traffic except for buses.

Artwork, trees and planters took the place of a traffic lane on Bell Street, and now Metro buses are running late because of the backups.

Trees and planters now take the place of a traffic lane on Bell Street in Belltown.

The City of Seattle removed a lane of traffic on Bell Street, and now the street is experiencing backups like never before.

Soon, you won’t be able to drive down Bell Street in Seattle