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2 lanes reopen on I-5 north after crash involving semi-truck

Jul 13, 2026, 4:59 PM | Updated: 5:19 pm

I-5 north crash...

Lanes are blocked on I-5 north. (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

(Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

Two left lanes have reopened after all lanes were blocked on I-5 north due to a crash involving a semi-truck.

The crash occurred in Lakewood at South Tacoma Way around 4:30 p.m. Monday.

Although two lanes have opened, traffic is backed up to Berkley Avenue.

The commute from Olympia to Tacoma is one hour.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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