‘Serious backup’ was caused by expansion joint issue on I-5 through Seattle
Jun 10, 2016, 7:31 AM | Updated: 10:20 am
Drivers caught in traffic on northbound I-5 into Seattle could thank an expansion joint for the headache Friday morning. (WSDOT)
(WSDOT)
Problems with an expansion joint on NB I-5 into Seattle were resolved around 10 a.m. Friday, but not before they caused major problems on the roads.
Several roadways into the city, including I-90, were backed up as crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation made repairs to the road near the Seneca exit.
We've got the right lane blocked on NB 5 just past Seneca where lanes merge into NB 5. Plan for delays, avoid area. pic.twitter.com/KWNonhpqYt
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) June 10, 2016
KIRO Radio’s Chris Sullivan reported there were at least 30- to 40-minute delays. SeaTac to Seattle was about 50 minutes.
Picking up cones & ight lane is open at NB 5 just past the Seneca exit. Crews still in gore area. All lanes CLEAR pic.twitter.com/yKcMIuoR6G
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) June 10, 2016
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