Collision causes delays on I-5 near Southcenter in Tukwila
Posted on Friday, October 1st, 2021 at 6:59 pm
KING COUNTY, WA — A vehicle accident Friday afternoon shut down several lanes on Interstate 5 in the Southcenter area of Tukwila, reports Washington State Department of Transportation.
This crash on NB I-5 south of I-405 in #Southcenter is blocking all but one left lane with some vehicles using the shoulder as well. It’ll require a couple of tows, so it could be there for a bit. Expect long delays! pic.twitter.com/gZBxKoAMDj
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 1, 2021
The crash happened on I-5 northbound, just south of I-405 shortly before 12:33 p.m.
It is unclear at this time what led up to the accident, but at least two vehicles were involved..
Only one left lane remained open to passing motorists, creating a heavy traffic backup.
At 1:50 p.m., three other lanes were reopened, though a stall remained as crews continued working to clear the impacted vehicles.
Four lanes are now moving on NB I-5 south of I-405 in #Southcenter. Tow crews are still on scene and cleanup is underway. Please give ’em a brake as you drive past and expect a slow commute from Federal Way. pic.twitter.com/ETinSO5Ta4
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 1, 2021
By 2:05, all northbound lanes had been reopened.
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