Jackknifed semi snarls traffic on SB I-405 in Renton
Nov 21, 2017, 3:11 PM | Updated: 5:16 pm
A jackknifed semi truck blocked traffic on southbound I-405 through Renton Tuesday afternoon.
The incident resulted in a 9 mile backup on the freeway. Only the HOV lane was initially open for traffic to pass by. All lanes were opened by 5:10 p.m.
UPDATE: The HOV lane is now back open and đźš—s are slowly making their way through. Again…FIND AN ALTERNATE ROUTE! SB 405 from Renton to Bellevue is not a good idea right now. pic.twitter.com/b0M4JDqhw6
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) November 21, 2017
Northbound traffic on I-405 also slowed down around the southbound site.
@wsdot_traffic Drivers NB I-405 in @CityofRenton please don’t be a Lookyloo, SB traffic is bad enough, eyes forward please. Nothing but a Semi up against a barrier. pic.twitter.com/eoubE3Wzhk
— Renton Police Dept. (@RentonpdWA) November 22, 2017