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Expansion joint repairs cause long backups in Snohomish County

Mar 20, 2016, 1:11 PM | Updated: 9:39 pm

Drivers in Snohomish County faced major backups Sunday from lane closures on I-5. (Washington State...

Drivers in Snohomish County faced major backups Sunday from lane closures on I-5. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

(Washington State Department of Transportation)

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BY ERIC MANDEL


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Drivers in Snohomish County faced major backups Sunday from lane closures on I-5.

The backup stretched three miles, to 88th St NE, with vehicles stuck in traffic for about 12 minutes, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Crews are working to replace aging expansion joints and WSDOT is urging drivers to make alternate transportation plans.

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