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The crash cleared just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Police Department)

The driver of the semi-truck carrying an oversized load that struck the underside of the Alaskan Way Viaduct Wednesday did not have the proper permits. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Police Department)

The driver of the semi-truck carrying an oversized load that struck the underside of the Alaskan Way Viaduct Wednesday caused major traffic delays. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Police Department)

The truck's load was repositioned by forklifts that were escorted in by the city. The crash backed up traffic for hours. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Police Department)

Driver of semi that blocked Alaskan Way Viaduct did not have appropriate permit