Emergency work on I-5 in Seattle takes longer than expected, jams morning commute
Dec 17, 2015, 5:46 AM | Updated: 7:12 am
Crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation were forced to close three lanes of northbound I-5 near Olive Way as they repair a portion of the roadway Thursday morning. (WSDOT)
(WSDOT)
The emergency repairs on I-5 in Seattle were expected to wrap up before the bulk of commuters hit the road Thursday morning.
Crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation were forced to close three lanes of northbound I-5 near Olive Way as they repaired a portion of the roadway near an expansion joint.
The repairs were scheduled to be complete by 5 a.m. However, that took longer than expected.
Here's a look at emergency repair work happening NB 5 at Olive. Expect delays, consider alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/azTBAsHHOU
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) December 17, 2015
WSDOT said the work was finished just after 6:30 a.m. The lanes remained blocked until just after 7 a.m. as crews cleaned up the area.
Already 5 mile backup into downtown Seattle. 3 lanes closed for emergency road repairs. ETA re-opening 6:30a.
— KIRO Radio Traffic (@KIROTraffic) December 17, 2015
