Multi-car crash causes 3-mile backup on SB I-405 in Kirkland
Jun 24, 2026, 11:42 AM | Updated: 3:04 pm
A photo of the collision scene along southbound I-405 in Kirkland. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)
(Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)
All lanes have reopened along southbound I-405 in Kirkland after a multi-car collision blocked multiple lanes at N.E. 85th Street and caused a three-mile backup.
Previously, in an update from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the right lane of southbound I-405 is currently blocked, and the on-ramp from N.E. 85th Street is partially blocked due to a multi-car collision.
UPDATE 5: The right lane of southbound I-405 is blocked and the on-ramp from NE 85th St is partially blocked due to this incident.
We are seeing delays throughout the @kirklandgov as people seek alternate routes. Continue to expect delays as emergency crews are on scene. https://t.co/6yOO2ZWwAd pic.twitter.com/7Cmzo4iUy1
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) June 24, 2026
At approximately 11:05 a.m., WSDOT initially reported the crash was blocking two HOV lanes and two left general purpose lanes, WSDOT announced.
Roughly 10 minutes later, one lane was reopened.
UPDATE: On southbound I-405 at NE 85th St in Kirkland, one lane is open due to a multi-car collision.
Incident Response, State Patrol and fire are on scene. We are seeing about 2+ miles of backup at this time.
Expect delays @kirklandgov https://t.co/js8ENVCVlh pic.twitter.com/7kaAWrxPm7
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) June 24, 2026
Incident Response, Washington State Patrol, and fire crews all responded to the scene for assistance.
WSDOT noted there is a more than two-mile backup as a result of the collision.
Delays are expected throughout the area, and travelers are advised to seek alternate routes.
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