All lanes of I-5 in downtown Seattle reopened after semi-truck accident
Aug 27, 2024, 6:12 AM | Updated: 10:52 am
Jackknifed semi-truck blocking all southbound I-5 lanes near downtown Seattle. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
UPDATE 10:50 a.m. – All lanes have re-opened.
ORIGINAL STORY – All lanes of Interstate 5 (I-5) heading south were closed in the early hours of Tuesday morning due to a crash involving a jackknifed semi-truck. Two lanes have since reopened, but congestion is backed up for 2.5 miles.
The crash occurred near James Street at 3:37 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The highway lane closure stretches between the James Street exit and the Interstate 90 (I-90) exit.
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Heads up if you’re heading into downtown Seattle this morning. All lanes blocked southbound on I-5. https://t.co/gtwZ18ch8N
— Washington State DOT (@wsdot) August 27, 2024
Traffic officials are recommending drivers to either take the express lanes or reroute on State Route 99. There is no estimated time for when the lanes will reopen, as of this reporting.
This is a developing story, check back for updates
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