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All lanes reopened on eastbound SR 18 after Issaquah crash, miles of delays remain

Jul 7, 2026, 8:38 AM | Updated: 10:40 am

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A photo of the collision along eastbound SR 18 near Issaquah. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)

(Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)

All lanes of eastbound SR 18 have reopened following a collision just west of I-90 near Issaquah.

There are currently backups of roughly three miles, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced.

The collision occurred at approximately 7:50 a.m. at milepost 28, initially blocking all lanes. WSDOT reopened all lanes as of 10:04 a.m.

Several agencies responded to the collision, including Incident Response, Washington State Patrol, and fire crews.

Delays are expected throughout the area as traffic backups clear, and travelers are urged to seek alternate routes.

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