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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

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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.

Real-time travel information is available from the WSDOT mobile app, the WSDOT Travel Center Map, or by subscribing to WSDOT’s email updates.

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