Traffic & Transit
Westbound I-90 Reopens After Crash Near I-5 Junction
The blockage was due to a semi on its side and stopped drivers from getting onto I-5 during the morning commute.
SEATTLE, WA — A semi on its side Wednesday morning blocked all westbound lanes of Interstate 90 at Corwin Place S., west of Rainier Avenue.
WSDOT is advised drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes for their morning commute. The agency said drivers going west were blocked from getting on to northbound and southbound I-5.
The Washington State Patrol called a tow to move the truck shortly before 8 a.m. Two hours later, the scene was clear, and the roadway fully reopened.
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CLEAR, collision blocking all lanes of westbound I-90 west of Rainier Ave. S. Thank you for your patience! pic.twitter.com/wJuv1LpE8C
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 27, 2021
Here is a better pic. Tow should be arriving shortly. Still no ETA for clearing. Traffic being detoured to Rainier. Avoid area!!!!! pic.twitter.com/u17nuKDFC1
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) October 27, 2021
⚠️MAJOR BLOCKING⚠️ We have a semi on its side that is blocking *all* lanes of westbound I-90 at Corwin Place S., west of Rainier Ave. (heading towards I-5). Please avoid the area and use alternative routes. We'll keep you updated. https://t.co/7uwxcS1YAp pic.twitter.com/DM61r4dNaF
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 27, 2021
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