Car fire cleared as I-5 traffic returns to normal
Oct 19, 2022, 6:40 AM | Updated: 9:46 am
Photo from WSDOT
Update: 7:10 a.m.: All lanes have been cleared on I-5 with traffic returning to normal.
CLEAR: All lanes have reopened on northbound I-5 where the mainline splits into the collector/distributor, at the I-90 interchange in #Seattle. pic.twitter.com/7A2QpfMyag
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 19, 2022
A car is on fire on northbound Interstate 5 near Interstate 90 blocking multiple lanes of traffic and slowing traffic to a crawl for early morning commuters.
The Washington State Department of Transportation says drivers should expect delays.
Eastbound I-90 bridge fully re-opened after multiple car fires Tuesday
Good morning!
Starting things off with a car fire on northbound I-5 in #Seattle where the mainline and the collector/distributor splits, at the I-90 interchange. Right now, the right lane on the mainline is blocked and the left lane on the C/D ramp is blocked. Expect delays! pic.twitter.com/vZjIykllMm
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 19, 2022
The right lane of the mainline and the left lane of the ramp are both blocked.
WSDOT warned drivers about the fire around 6:15 a.m. and has not said when the road will be cleared.
This is a developing story, check back in for updates.
