Northbound I-5 reopened after crash at Michigan Curve

Oct 16, 2026, 3:41 PM | Updated: 3:41 pm

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BY MYNORTHWEST STAFF

MyNorthwest.com

Northbound I-5 has reopened after a crash at the Michigan Curve Friday afternoon.

Four lanes were blocked due to a crash.

There was a heavy backup starting south of Boeing Field.

KIRO Newsradio first reported the crash around 2:30 p.m.

UPDATE: 4 left lanes are now blocked NB I5 at the scene. The far right lane is open. Heavy back up starting at south Boeing Field. https://t.co/hS4CQ4uM6G

— KIRO Newsradio Traffic (@KIROTraffic) October 16, 2026

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