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Crash shuts down multiple lanes on SB I-405 near Bellevue during monday morning commute

Aug 4, 2025, 6:00 AM | Updated: 6:06 am

SB I-405 crash blocks lanes Bellevue...

A photo of the blocked lanes on SB I-405 in Bellevue on Monday morning. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)

(Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)

A collision on southbound I-405 just north of State Route (SR) 520 blocked multiple lanes in Bellevue on Monday morning, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) confirmed.

At approximately 2:30 a.m., WSDOT announced the collision was blocking two right lanes on SB 405.

Lanes blocked on SB I-405 near Bellevue

More than an hour later, WSDOT updated that three right lanes were blocked just before 4 a.m.


Traffic continued to bypass the collision using the Express Toll Lanes.

At approximately 6 a.m., WSDOT confirmed all lanes had reopened.

WSDOT advised to use caution when driving through the area and expect delays while the backups clear.

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