Semi-truck collision temporarily blocks all lanes of I-5 southbound in Tukwila
All lanes of southbound Interstate 5 in Tukwila were blocked after a semi-truck collision Monday, according to WSDOT.
The scene was south of Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
According to the Washington State Patrol, there were no injuries.
By 1 p.m., crews were able to open the right shoulder to help alleviate the backup.
By 3 p.m., the roadway was cleared to traffic.
CLEARED: MAJOR COLLISION SB I-5 SOUTH OF MLK JR WAY IN #TUKWILA IS NOW CLEAR.
Expect delays as traffic clears. https://t.co/DNTsYCD8fC— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) September 11, 2023
#TrafficAlert. SB I-5 is completely blocked by a semi rollover. No injuries. Use alternate routes. Trying to get one lane opened. Oil and diesel on roadway. Tow on the way. No ETA to clear. pic.twitter.com/Hm8akn4IlP
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) September 11, 2023
🚨MAJOR COLLISION SB I-5 SOUTH OF MLK JR WAY IN #TUKWILA - BLOCKING ALL LANES
Semi-truck rollover collision. Fire and Incident Response are at scene.
This will be a lengthy closure and cause significant delays southbound out of Seattle.
AVOID the area and use ALTERNATE routes. https://t.co/pjJATag90P pic.twitter.com/C9iKujw0v8— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) September 11, 2023
