Bellevue Way reopens after deadly crash; delays on I-90 and I-405
Oct 15, 2026, 7:48 AM | Updated: 11:53 am
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
The eastbound and westbound I-90 ramps at Bellevue Way SE have reopened after a fatal crash early Thursday morning that blocked off access to Bellevue Way, causing multiple delays for commuters on I-90 and I-405.
“All access to/from Bellevue Way is closed because of the crash,” KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter Chris Sullivan stated. “This is creating huge backups on eastbound/westbound I-90 and northbound/southbound 405. Expect 15-20 minute delays minimum through the area.”
This is now a fatal crash investigation. Expect Bellevue Way to remain closed for a while. No access from WB or EB 90. Crash happened near Bellevue Way and SE 30th. @BvuePD @wsdot_traffic @wspd2pio https://t.co/Z0jjEoaMOC
— KIRO Newsradio Traffic (@KIROTraffic) October 15, 2026
As of 8:45 a.m., the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) confirmed there are 3.5- and 2.5-mile backups traveling eastbound and westbound, respectively.
This incident that has the WB and EB I-90 off-ramps closed and is creating backups in both directions:
-3.5 miles EB
-2.5 miles WBWe do not have an estimate when ramps will reopen. Expect delays in the area and use alternate routes. https://t.co/i0qu74mWVB
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 15, 2026
The fatal traffic collision occurred at approximately 6:35 a.m. at the intersection of northbound Bellevue Way SE and SE 30th Street. The Bellevue Police Department confirmed that a driver hit a bicyclist.
“The driver did stay on scene and did speak with officers,” Drew Anderson, the public information officer with the Bellevue Police Department, told KIRO Newsradio. “Preliminary investigative reports suggest that the driver was not impaired.”
NEW: Bellevue Police are responding to reports of a fatal traffic collision.
Incident occurred at approx. 6:35a at the intersection of NB Bellevue Way SE and SE 30th Street.
This is a long-term closure and includes WB I-90 ramps into the scene. Please seek alternate routes. https://t.co/fATyoqM8KW
— The Bellevue Police Department (WA) (@BvuePD) October 15, 2026
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