News: Accident blocks ramp, multiple lanes on I-90 EB near Pioneer Square

SEATTLE, WA — A vehicle wreck Monday afternoon closed multiple lanes and an Interstate 90 onramp in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The collision occurred on the eastbound lanes of I-90 at I-5, near T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field. It was first reported by WSDOT at 2:00 p.m.

Here is a visual on the collision blocking the left lane on I-90 eastbound at I-5 in #Seattle. WSP is on scene. pic.twitter.com/qhIaPFLl22

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) January 23, 2023

Officials have not released the cause of the crash, but the Washington State Patrol responded to the scene where the I-90 onramp and three left lanes were blocked. Motorists were warned of delays in the area, and alternate routes were advised.

UPDATE: The on-ramp from southbound I-5 to eastbound I-90 in #Seattle is completely blocked. The three left lanes on I-90 eastbound at I-5 are also blocked. Expect delays or seek alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/TmsRXuMRd4

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) January 23, 2023

By 2:37 p.m., more than 30 minutes after the initial report, all lanes and the ramp were reopened to traffic.

We are now all CLEAR on eastbound I-90 at I-5 as well as the ramp from southbound I-5 to eastbound I-90 in #Seattle. pic.twitter.com/HrttmZtr5L

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) January 23, 2023

No injuries have been confirmed as of this writing.

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