Commuters face tough return to Seattle area roads
Dec 26, 2019, 7:10 AM | Updated: 10:43 am
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You may have expected a fairly smooth ride into work or drive to Sea-Tac Airport Thursday morning, but that isn’t necessarily the case.
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Slick roads and thick fog have resulted in crashes on highways, causing traffic across the greater Seattle area. Washington State Department of Transportation has crews out to help with icy roads.
Our crews have been working extra hard this morning to make sure the roads aren't slick. If you see them out & about, please slow down and give them room to work. This is for your safety & theirs! pic.twitter.com/cCQj2Es7aT
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) December 26, 2019
A crash on northbound I-5 just south of the I-405/SR 518 interchange near Southcenter caused delays before 6 a.m. That crash has cleared, but backups remain.
ALL CLEAR on NB I-5 just south of the I-405/SR 518 interchange near #Southcenter. Continue to expect delays as traffic gets moving again.
* Federal Way➡️Seattle: 45mins
* Federal Way➡️Bellevue: 58mins pic.twitter.com/PgyNIwWZxk— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) December 26, 2019
Three lanes were blocked on the SB SR 99 1st Ave S. Bridge in Seattle. That crash cleared pretty quickly.
#SouthSeattle UPDATE: The three left lanes are now blocked for aid on the SB SR 99 1st Ave S Bridge. pic.twitter.com/redz0jm0Oh
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) December 26, 2019
Another crash blocked a lane on SB I-405 in Alderwood, but cleared after 20 minutes.
CLEARED to the right shoulder on SB I-405 in #Alderwood. pic.twitter.com/itGc6rYiaI
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) December 26, 2019
The left lane of NB I-5 at SR 529 were blocked for a crash for about 20 minutes.
#Everett UPDATE: The left lane of NB I-5 @ SR 529 is now partially blocked. Use caution! pic.twitter.com/XYX828WcpX
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) December 26, 2019
In Seattle, all southbound lanes were blocked on SR-99 at the West Seattle Bridge for an hour.
WSDOT is asking drivers to use caution and turn on your headlights.
