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Four NB I-5 lanes blocked at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after Monday morning crash

Aug 24, 2026, 8:53 AM

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Screenshot of traffic cameras capturing the crash. (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

(Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

Multiple northbound I-5 lanes are currently blocked at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after a crash occurred Monday morning.

As of this reporting, four left lanes of northbound I-5 are blocked. One right lane remains open.

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