Ramp from Columbian Way and Spokane to NB I-5 re-opens
Jul 6, 2023, 9:21 AM | Updated: 9:59 am
Debris on the ramp from Columbian Way and Spokane to I-5. (WSDOT)
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UPDATE 10:00 a.m.
The ramp from Columbian Way and Spokane to northbound I-5 has been re-opened, according to the Washington State Patrol.
It was closed earlier this morning after someone was throwing debris onto the ramp.
A suspect has been arrested and the ramp has been cleared.
UPDATE 9:40 a.m.
A suspect is in custody for throwing debris onto an I-5 ramp, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Authorities are on the scene cleaning up the debris.
The ramp at Columbian Way and Spokane is expected to re-open shortly.
ORIGINAL
Someone is throwing stuff from a homeless encampment onto I-5, according to a KIRO Newsradio listener and confirmed by the Washington State Patrol.
The incident has forced the closure of the ramp from Columbian Way and Spokane to northbound I-5.
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#ClosureAlert. The ramp from Columbian and Spokane to NB I-5 closed due to debris being thrown by an individual above the retaining wall. @SeattlePD and @wastatepatrol on scene.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) July 6, 2023
A person is reportedly throwing items from the retaining wall above the ramp.
Heavy debris blocking off ramp from West Seattle Bridge to NB 5. Listener photo shows the impact. @wsdot_traffic pic.twitter.com/ARkNbMroX5
— KIRO Newsradio Traffic (@KIROTraffic) July 6, 2023
Authorities are on the scene, and we will update with new information as we get it.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
