I-5 lanes heading north in Kent closed after semi-truck lost its load
Feb 28, 2025, 8:41 AM | Updated: 9:39 am
A semi-truck losing its load on I-5 heading north in Kent, causing three of four lanes to shut down. (Photo courtesy of WSP)
(Photo courtesy of WSP)
One lane on Interstate 5 (I-5) is closed near 272nd Street in Kent after a semi-truck lost its load. The incident initially caused three of the four lanes to close, but two have been cleared, as of 9:30 a.m.
The Washington Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) traffic cameras are struggling to pick up the crash due to the sudden fog that arrived in Seattle Friday morning.
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UPDATE: Visibility is low, but a collision on NB I-5 at 272nd St in Kent is blocking the HOV and left lanes. State Patrol is on scene.
Expect delays in the area. https://t.co/DhJXA1AmUT pic.twitter.com/Rs0L0i6UE7
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) February 28, 2025
WSDOT announced that I-5 heading north would have to shut down to make room for specialty equipment to arrive to help clear the lanes. Expect delays for morning commutes as WSDOT reported a four-mile backup at 8:30 a.m. Consider using alternate routes.
This is a developing story, check back for updates
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