Crash blocking two right lanes on northbound I-5 in Seattle
Oct 20, 2026, 3:20 PM | Updated: 6:38 pm
A crash on northbound I-5 in Seattle is blocking lanes. (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)
(Photo courtesy of WSDOT)
A crash is blocking the two right lanes on northbound I-5 in Seattle.
The collision occurred just south of S Michigan St. The northbound I-5 ramp from Albro St. is also blocked, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
Officials are seeing 3 miles of backup.
“Plan travel accordingly and drive with caution,” WSDOT wrote.
At 5 p.m., WSDOT said the collision is still blocking the two right lanes.
UPDATE 3: On northbound I-5 near Michigan St, the collision is still blocking the two right lanes.
The northbound I-5 ramps from Albro St and Michigan St are blocked at this time.
Plan travel accordingly and drive with caution. https://t.co/2XksbGMWeG
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 21, 2026
WSDOT first reported the crash around 3 p.m. Tuesday.
“Emergency responders are on the scene,” WSDOT wrote. “Expect delays and drive with caution.”
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
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