I-5 reopens in both directions in Bellingham at E. Sunset Drive after ‘incident’ forces closure
May 8, 2026, 1:40 PM | Updated: 3:02 pm
WSDOT screenshot of first responders at the scene of the "incident" forcing the closure of northbound I-5 in Bellingham. (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)
(Photo courtesy of WSDOT)
I-5 has reopened in both directions at E. Sunset Drive in Bellingham Friday afternoon, the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported.
The highway was closed in both directions for approximately 90 minutes. The only details on why the closure happened are that “an incident” occurred.
TRAFFIC ALERT – BELLINGHAM: ALL NB LANES OF I5 CLOSED at Sunset Drive due to heavy police presence. Drivers are being detoured at Sunset Drive. The back up extends to Old Fairhaven Pkwy. SB I5 is backed up to Meridian Street. pic.twitter.com/5C4X1PJXrk
— KIRO Newsradio Traffic (@KIROTraffic) May 8, 2026
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