All northbound I-5 lanes in Ridgefield reopen after semi-truck rollover
Apr 28, 2026, 8:55 AM | Updated: 10:19 am
A photo of the rolled over semi-truck blocking all lanes of northbound I-5 near East Fork Lewis River Bridge. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)
(Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)
All lanes have reopened on northbound I-5 in Ridgefield after a semi-truck rolled over and blocked off the roadway.
At approximately 7:40 a.m., a semi-truck rolled over on NB I-5 at Milepoint 18, south of the East Fork Lewis River Bridge in Ridgefield.
NB I-5 in Ridgefield reopens after hours long closure
More than two and a half hours later, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) confirmed that all lanes had reopened.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience while crews worked to clear the highway,” WSDOT stated.
At around 9:30 a.m., WSDOT crews were working to remove the overturned semi from the roadway, with no estimated time for reopening.
UPDATE!
Crews are working to remove the overturned semi from NB I-5 at MP 18, near the North Fork Lewis River Bridge, just south of Woodland & reopen the highway.
There’s still no estimated time for fully reopening. We’ll share updates as we get them. @wspd5pio pic.twitter.com/3TAsJnkQlG
— WSDOT Southwest (@wsdot_southwest) April 28, 2026
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) noted the delays began at 7:39 a.m. and advised using alternate routes until further notice.
HEADS UP!
If you’re heading north on I-5-expect delays at MP 18, just south of East Fork Lewis River Bridge, near Woodland!
We’ve got a semi on it’s side, blocking ALL lanes. There’s no estimated time for clearing & no detours.
Avoid the area if possible or use an alt route pic.twitter.com/9buZGHuLFD
— WSDOT Southwest (@wsdot_southwest) April 28, 2026
WSDOT initially noted there was no estimated time for the roadway to be cleared, with no detours available.
Travelers were urged to avoid the area entirely and seek alternate routes.
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