All lanes reopened on SB SR 167 in Renton after early morning collision
Sep 10, 2026, 5:55 AM | Updated: 10:52 am
A photo of the collision on SR 167 in Renton. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)
(Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)
All lanes of southbound SR 167 and the SW 41st Street on-ramp have cleared in Renton near SW 43rd Street following an early morning collision.
CLEARED: All lanes of southbound SR 167 have reopened at SW 43rd St.
Please continue to expect delays in the area while the backups clears. https://t.co/MpVIGyvf0e
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) September 10, 2026
The collision occurred at approximately 2:23 a.m, with drivers initially using the shoulder/gore point to get by, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced.
UPDATE 4: One lane of southbound SR 167 has reopened in Renton near SW 43rd St. Two left lanes remain blocked due to a collision.
There is no time estimate for reopening all lanes.
Please continue to use caution in the area and expect delays. https://t.co/CaHaILqXtD pic.twitter.com/MlWJH7orbB
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) September 10, 2026
Drivers previously had to use the SW 41st Street off-ramp to exit SR 167.
UPDATE: A collision on SB SR 167 at SW 43rd St (MP 24) in Renton is blocking all lanes. Traffic is getting by using the shoulder/gore point. Emergency responders are on scene.
Expect delays in the area. https://t.co/eqeGGkWLQD pic.twitter.com/bIAH0fhlOI
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) September 10, 2026
Emergency responders arrived on the scene around 3:30 a.m.
WSDOT advised travelers to anticipate delays, use caution throughout the area, and seek alternate routes.
There is no estimate for when the lanes will be cleared.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
