The Seattle metropolitan area has experienced a series of traffic disruptions due to vehicle fires, collisions, and disabled vehicles across various highways. Notably, the I-405 to I-90 ramp in Bellevue was fully blocked due to a collision and vehicle fire, causing significant delays through downtown Bellevue, with traffic backed up to SR 520. The situation was further compounded by a vehicle fire on SB I-405 at NE 44th St in Renton and another incident on northbound I-5 at SR 104 in Shoreline/Edmonds. Traffic was also affected on Interstate 680 in Milpitas due to a three-car crash and on Interstate 80 in Pinole by a car fire. Additional incidents included a disabled vehicle on Cherry St in Seattle and on the West Seattle Bridge, as well as collisions on the I-5 northbound collector-distributor on-ramp from Edgar Martinez Dr S and southbound just north of Interurban Ave S. Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scenes, and lanes were eventually reopened, but not before causing extensive traffic delays. UPDATE #2: SB I-405 to EB/WB I-90 in Bellevue is again FULLY BLOCKED as Fire is back at the scene.
On I-5 southbound just north of Interurban Ave S there is a collision blocking the HOV lane.
Update 6:33 PM : On SR 520 westbound just east of Montlake Blvd E there is a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane.
On the I-5 northbound collector-distributor on-ramp from Edgar Martinez Dr S there is a collision partially blocking the ramp.
The 3 right lanes are blocked on northbound I-5 at SR 104 in #Shoreline #Edmonds for a collision. Incident Response, State Patrol and Fire are at the scene. Expect delays in the area. https://t.co/Ir9PHrXMlE https://t.co/e1XI3bySNy
Stalled vehicle on West Seattle Bridge partially blocking the eastbound lane to I-5 on ramps. Use caution. https://t.co/rA4ekzQCSs
CLEAR: Lanes have reopened on SB I-405 just south of SR 527 in #Bothell. https://t.co/QfTR4Kb4Qh
CLEAR: All lanes have reopened on SR 522 just east of NE 195th St. in #Woodinville. https://t.co/ufUEL6r0YG
UPDATE: The left lane is blocked on SB I-405 just south of SB SR 527 in #Bothell. WSP and Incident Response are on scene. Prepare for some delays in the area. https://t.co/OR1YDO9zVM https://t.co/8UJuFcs40R
UPDATE: The left lane is now blocked on EB SR 522 just east of NE 195th St. in #Woodinville. Emergency crews are assisting. Prepare for delays in the area. https://t.co/VExb76HdHz https://t.co/vdwPBwyY7w
UPDATE: The left lane is blocked on WB SR 522 just east of NE 195th St. in #Woodinville. Seek alternative routes or prepare for delays. https://t.co/GrChnWtnQb https://t.co/VJhDczBtTa
CLEAR: Lanes have now reopened on SB I-405 just north of NE 44th St. in #Newcastle. https://t.co/kTu0uX6M14
Vehicle on fire on WB I-215 near the ramps to I-15 in Murray. The right lane and shoulder will be blocked once emergency crews arrive on scene. https://t.co/rWmPUYgZVC
Disabled vehicle blocking eastbound lane on Cherry St just east of 6th Ave. Use caution. https://t.co/MibyzkUjxm
CLEARED: SB I-405 to I-90 in Bellevue has cleared. All lanes and ramps open. Expect delays as traffic clears. https://t.co/zWQJGBgCpf
UPDATE #2: SB I-405 to EB/WB I-90 in #Bellevue is again FULLY BLOCKED. Fire is back at the scene and crews are working on clearing the scene. Continue to use ALTERNATE routes and expect DELAYS. https://t.co/rCgYo2IPYw https://t.co/LV3X5HdDHX
UPDATE #1: The on-ramp from SB I-405 to WB I-90 is now open. SB I-405 to EB I-90 is still closed. Expect delays in the area. Traffic is backed up through downtown #Bellevue. https://t.co/rvkAOjfLy3 https://t.co/xY2XzsiOQW
#Milpitas going northbound on #Interstate680 there's a 3 car crash blocking the right lane with one car facing the wrong way in the center divide just before Jacklin Rd. #KCBSTraffic
#Pinole we have reports of a car on fire going westbound on #Interstate80 blocking 2 right lanes just before Pinole Valley Rd. #KCBSTraffic Photo :Caltrans https://t.co/E5oJUv44hG
🚨The ramp SB I-405 to EB/WB I-90 in #Bellevue is fully blocked for a collision and vehicle fire. Incident Response, State Patrol and Fire are at the scene. Use ALTERNATE routes and expect DELAYS through downtown Bellevue. Traffic is backed up to SR 520. https://t.co/uW9W4jMlw7 https://t.co/WfA0GGLo18
Cleared: This incident on SB I-405 at NE 44th St in Renton has cleared. https://t.co/etzEharfds
The 2 right lanes are blocked for a vehicle fire SB I-405 at NE 44th St in #Renton. State Patrol and Fire at the scene. Expect delays. https://t.co/GRPKVZauXa https://t.co/Mi2vLLFDfs
UPDATE: Crews are now working in the two left lanes going northbound on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge in #Seattle. https://t.co/dwXfsHfWIS