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US 101 ramp to northbound I-5 reopened after vehicle towing a boat crashes Near Olympia

Sep 29, 2026, 6:55 AM

US 101 ramp I-5 boat crash...

A photo of a WSDOT tow truck towing a boat blocking the US 101 ramp to NB I-5. (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

(Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

The US 101 ramp to northbound I-5 was blocked for several hours due to a collision involving a vehicle towing a boat.

Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews are working to clear the area as quickly as possible.

“Once the boat is clear, the left lane will remain closed while we fix the guardrail,” WSDOT said. “Hang in there.”

The crash occurred just before 3 a.m. By 6:30 a.m., one lane of the ramp has reopened.

“We’ll get the guardrail fixed and open the other lane as soon as possible,” WSDOT stated.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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