Over the weekend, multiple collisions and disabled vehicles caused significant traffic disruptions across various highways in Washington State, with PSE, State Patrol, Incident Response, Law Enforcement, Fire, Maintenance, and Bridge Maintenance crews responding to various incidents. The incidents occurred on I-405, I-5, SR 18, SR 99, SR 203, and several other routes, affecting both directions of travel and involving both lanes and ramps. Notably, SR 203 was closed for more than 24 hours due to a collision that severely damaged a power pole, requiring extensive repairs by PSE. The road was reopened after the necessary repairs were completed. Other incidents included collisions blocking lanes and ramps, disabled vehicles affecting traffic flow, and emergency maintenance work. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and other agencies provided updates and managed traffic as they worked to clear the scenes.
On I-5 northbound just north of Michigan St there is a collision blocking the HOV lane.
Cleared 8:44 PM : On I-5 northbound at Northgate there is a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane.
On SR 18 eastbound at SE 304th St there is a collision blocking the right lane.
On I-5 southbound at SR 18 there is a collision blocking the right lane.
Update 5:58 PM : On SR 99 southbound just south of Denny Way there is a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane.
On I-5 northbound at S 188th St there is a collision partially blocking the HOV lane.
Cleared 5:39 PM : On SR 167 southbound just north of Ellingson Rd there is a collision blocking the right lane.
On I-90 westbound at Rainier Ave there is an incident blocking all lanes.
On I-405 northbound just north of NE 195th St there is a collision blocking the left lane.
CLEARED: This collision on NB I-5 at 41st in Everett has cleared. All lanes are open. Expect delays as traffic clears through the area. https://t.co/GFOh82T3az
On I-405 northbound just south of SE 8th St there is a collision blocking the HOV lane.
Heads up! We have to take care of an emergency pothole repair on I-5 southbound just before the exit to SR 16. You'll see rolling slowdowns beginning at around 5 p.m. We know this is an inconvenience and we appreciate your patience. https://t.co/0Q9Ql5g2TZ
CLEARED: This collision on SB I-5 at NE 50th St in Seattle has cleared to the left side. All lanes are open. https://t.co/PoaLBEcOiu
CLEARED: This collision on SB I-5 at 41st in Everett has cleared to the right side. https://t.co/w1jTzhsA6P
UPDATE #1: NB I-5 at 41st in #Everett now only has the right lane blocked. Crews are still at the scene. Mixed with the afternoon commute, traffic backup is about 7 miles. Expect significant delays or use alternates routes. https://t.co/gHaMk6gt47 https://t.co/5Wmlk2c9V8
CLEARED: This collision on SR 202 at 268th Ave between Redmond and Fall City has cleared. Road fully open. https://t.co/GqeLRWm0Zv
The 2 right lanes on southbound I-5 at 41st St in #Everett are blocked for a collision. Incident Response, State Patrol and Fire are at the scene. Expect delays in the area. https://t.co/yHShXNx1Hh https://t.co/QlnTglZzxo
On I-5 southbound at 41st St there is a collision blocking the right lane.
CLEARED: This stalled truck on SB I-405 at NE 30th St in Renton has cleared. All lanes are open. https://t.co/em9fq8SLpA
On southbound I-5 at NE 50th St in #Seattle, the left lane is blocked for a collision. Incident Response, State Patrol and Fire are at the scene. Expect delays in the area. https://t.co/De8FfAC7YR https://t.co/mpS9Xxtpd9
The 2 right lanes on NB I-5 at 41st St in #Everett are blocked for a collision. Incident response and Law Enforcement are at the scene. Expect delays in the area. https://t.co/w8PZ2btYA3 https://t.co/GDumi7mLw7
On I-5 northbound at 41st St there is a collision blocking the 2 right lanes.
On the SR 522 westbound off-ramp to SR 9 Interchange there is a collision partially blocking the right lane.
🚨Fully blocking collision on SR 202 at 268th Ave between #Redmond and #FallCity. State Patrol and Fire are at the scene. Use alternate routes and expect delays in the area. There is no ETA for reopening. https://t.co/NjMaVOcATI https://t.co/80x3hz8LUA
On I-405 southbound just south of I-90 there is a collision blocking the left lane.
On SR 202 eastbound & westbound at 268th Ave there is a collision blocking all lanes.
Eastbound & westbound traffic is alternating on SR 202 just east of 244th Ave NE due to a collision.
CLEARED: This collision on EB I-90 east of Sunset Way in Issaquah has cleared. All lanes are open. https://t.co/9N6ZLkfKe9
The right lane is blocked on southbound I-405 at NE 30th St in #Renton for a stalled vehicle. Incident Response is at the scene. Expect delays in the area. https://t.co/EsJBqmMGHT https://t.co/qfiBs7yifi
CLEARED: This bridge maintenance work on EB West Seattle Bridge to Columbia Way has cleared. All lanes are open. https://t.co/ofzvLMV88Y
The 2 right lanes on eastbound I-90 east of Sunset Way in #Issaquah are blocked for a collision. State Patrol is at the scene. Expect delays in the area. There's snow falling in area, so drive carefully through the area. https://t.co/hzu6BeB1c7 https://t.co/XkAHm8VQXh
On I-90 eastbound just east of Sunset Way there is a collision blocking the 2 right lanes.
CLEARED: This guardrail repair on NB I-5 south of Spokane St in Street has cleared. All lanes are open. https://t.co/n1EmQNac0p
On the I-405 northbound on-ramp from NE 4th St there is a disabled vehicle partially blocking the ramp.
On the SR 518 eastbound on-ramp from 160th St there is a collision partially blocking the ramp.
On SR 534 eastbound just east of Estate Dr there is a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane.
On SR 20 westbound at Campbell Lake Rd there is a disabled vehicle partially blocking the turn lane.
Maintenance crews are working on guardrail repairs in the right lane of NB I-5 just south of Spokane Street in #Seattle. Expect delays in the area. Don't forget to slow down and give our crews room to work! https://t.co/GEkuOSBXYk
HEADS UP: Bridge maintenance crews are working in the right lane of the EB West Seattle Bridge to Columbia St overpass for pothole repairs. Expect delays in the area. https://t.co/ZVVbXV5jwo
Update 9:01 AM : On I-405 northbound just north of SE 8th St there is a collision blocking the HOV lane.
HEADS UP: Crews have closed the express lane ramp from WB SR 522 to the SB I-5 express lanes for maintenance work. Seek alternate routes. https://t.co/0Tyry1J6zs
HEADS UP: SR 20 is fully blocked in Anacortes after a collision. Seek alternate routes and follow our friends at @wsdot_north for updates. https://t.co/G3fY88OW9w
Update 8:18 AM : On SR 20 westbound just south of Gibralter Rd there is a collision blocking all lanes.
UPDATE: A collision on SR 20 just south of Gibralter Rd in #Anacortes is fully blocking now. State Patrol is on scene. Seek alternate routes. https://t.co/M35l7XUMl1 https://t.co/DT1ZOQu6BF
CLEARED: The collision on NB I-5 just north of 320th St in #FederalWay has cleared. https://t.co/geSbEjssuN
HEADS UP: Maintenance crews are closing the right lane of NB I-405 in the Kirkland area near NE 39th St. Expect delays in the area. Slow down and give our crews room as they work! https://t.co/vOJ4TtsaF8
If you're taking the SR 99 tunnel NB, keep an eye out for a disabled vehicle blocking the left lane in #Seattle. This is just south of Mercer Street. Use caution when passing! https://t.co/rwNU9yaMZ3 https://t.co/DxBqZmKj1W
On SR 99 northbound just south of Mercer St there is a disabled vehicle blocking the left lane.
UPDATE: Here's a look at the collision blocking the two left lanes on NB I-5 just north of 320th St in #FederalWay. State Patrol is on scene. Prepare for additional congestion and consider alternate routes if possible. https://t.co/w9HdXhT4nA https://t.co/ylrhkwAuni
Update 7:49 AM : On I-5 southbound just north of 116th St NE there is a collision blocking the right lane.
On I-5 northbound just north of S 320th St there is a collision blocking the left general purpose lane and the HOV lane.
On SR 20 eastbound just south of Gibralter Rd there is a collision blocking the lane.
On SR 9 northbound just north of Martin Rd there is a collision blocking all lanes.
On SR 9 southbound just north of Martin Rd there is a collision blocking the right lane.
CLEARED: The collision on SB I-405 just north of Talbot Rd S has cleared. https://t.co/4R8rPDyiqu
On SR 516 eastbound just west of Military Rd S there is a collision blocking the left center lane.
On I-405 southbound just north of Talbot Rd S there is a collision blocking the right lane.
Update 5:37 AM : On the I-405 southbound on-ramp from Sunset Blvd NE there is a collision blocking the right lane.
On SR 99 northbound at Dayton Ave there is an incident affecting the right lane.
On I-5 northbound at MarineView Dr there is a collision blocking the left lane.
On I-5 northbound just south of Nulle Rd there is a collision blocking all lanes.
On SR 18 westbound at Tiger Mtn Summit there is a disabled vehicle blocking all lanes.
Update 12:31 AM : On I-5 southbound just north of SR 528 there is a collision partially blocking the left lane.
On the I-5 northbound on-ramp from E Sunset Dr there is a collision partially blocking the ramp.
On I-5 northbound at D St there is a collision blocking the left lane.
CLEARED 9:06 PM: The collision on SB I-5 south of SR 529 near Marysville has cleared and all lanes have reopened. https://t.co/kveqsnj8ms
Update 8:38 PM: On SB I-5 south of SR 529, the 2 left lanes are now open. One lane remains blocked. Traffic is flowing better but backups are still over 2 miles. Continue to use caution and choose alternate routes. Exit SB I-5 before SR 528/exit 199 if possible. https://t.co/n3itoX8Eh2
Update 6:41 PM: SR 203 has reopened again in both directions near Duvall. The road had originally reopened at 3:50 PM, but was closed again shortly after for @PSETalk to remove a piece of disabled equipment from the roadway. https://t.co/lwej6XAWBS
On SB I-5 just south of SR 529, there is a collision blocking 3 lanes. Expect long delays and use alt routes to avoid the area such as SR 531 or SR 528 for east/west and SR 9 or SR 529 for north/south travel. Backups are nearly 5 miles - exit I-5 before Marysville if possible. https://t.co/s9skj8vnHM https://t.co/ZIypRgeLwO
A collision on Interstate 5 in Everett blocked most southbound lanes of traffic Sunday afternoon. https://t.co/GlN1yF6NgL
On I-5 southbound just south of SR 529 there is a collision blocking the right lane.
On the SR 18 eastbound off-ramp to Auburn Way there is a disabled vehicle partially blocking the ramp.
All lanes and both directions of State Route 203 were blocked for more than 24 hours in Carnation after a crash Saturday morning. https://t.co/suyhJejlHA
Update 3:50 PM: SR 203 has reopened in both directions near #DuvallWA following the extended closure. This section has been closed since yesterday morning after significant damage to power equipment. @PSETalk has completed the repairs and all lanes are open. https://t.co/lDJXcICSov
On I-5 southbound just south of SR 161 there is a collision blocking the HOV lane and the right general purpose lane.
On I-5 southbound at Boeing Access Rd there is a collision blocking the left lane.
On SR 99 northbound just south of Airport Rd there is a collision blocking the right lane.
On the I-5 northbound on-ramp from Corson Ave S there is a collision partially blocking the ramp.
On I-5 southbound at Mercer St there is a disabled vehicle partially blocking the ramp.
On the I-5 northbound off-ramp to S 272nd St there is a disabled vehicle blocking the ramp.
Update 10:39 AM Sunday: Both directions of SR 203 are blocked between #DuvallWA and Carnation this morning. PSE is actively working on damaged power poles. Latest updates are threaded with yesterday's original post: https://t.co/lDJXcICkyX https://t.co/gqzeG9jAHO
Update 10:28 AM : On the SR 99 northbound off-ramp to Michgan St there is a collision partially blocking the ramp.
A section of SR 203 in both directions between #DuvallWA and Carnation remains closed this morning after a collision that severely damaged a power pole yesterday. PSE is on scene working and traffic is being detoured via Carnation Farm Rd as well as NE Big Rock Rd. https://t.co/KaZV84nyHK
From SR 203 northbound & southbound from Carnation Farm Rd to NE Big Rock Rd there is a collision blocking all lanes.
On the I-90 eastbound on-ramp from Rainier Ave S northbound there is a collision partially blocking the ramp.
On I-5 southbound at S Spokane St there is a collision blocking the right lane.
Update 5:03 AM : On the I-5 southbound on-ramp from S Spokane St there is a collision blocking the right lane.
On the I-405 northbound off-ramp to westbound SR 520 there is a disabled vehicle partially blocking the ramp.
Update 3:48 AM : On I-5 southbound at S Boeing Access Rd there is a collision blocking the left lane.
On I-90 eastbound just east of Rainier Ave S there is a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane.
Collision on SR-99 Southbound just before the WSB blocking the center and right lane. Use caution. https://t.co/utMSwzVs1c
On I-5 northbound at S Michigan St there is a collision blocking the HOV lane.
Update 1:35 AM : On the I-90 westbound on-ramp from Bellevue Way SE there is a collision partially blocking the ramp.
On SR 18 eastbound at C St SW there is an incident blocking the right lane.
On I-5 northbound just south of NE 45th St there is a collision blocking the 2 left lanes.
On the I-5 southbound off-ramp to James St there is a collision blocking the left lane.
On I-405 southbound just north of SR 900 there is a collision blocking the HOV lane.