News: WSP responds to collision on I-5 SB near King County International Airport

SEATTLE, WA — A vehicle wreck Thursday afternoon blocked two lanes on Interstate 5 in south Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Washington State Patrol troopers responded to the scene on the southbound lanes just south of South Albro Place, near King County International Airport, at about 1:57 p.m.

The circumstances behind the accident remain unclear, but the right center general purpose lane was closed, and the HOV lane was left partially blocked. Motorists were urged to use extra caution as they pass the scene.

Here is a visual on the collision blocking the right center general purpose lane and partially blocking the HOV lane on I-5 southbound just south of S Albro Pl in #Seattle. State Patrol is on scene. Please use caution when passing! pic.twitter.com/dqm01EPEpF

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) February 2, 2023

By 2:22 p.m., a five-mile backup had formed in the area. At 3:08 p.m., more than 40 minutes later, crews had cleared the scene and all lanes were reopened.

FINAL UPDATE:

And we are CLEAR on southbound I-5 just south of S Albro Pl in #Seattle. It will take some time for traffic to get moving again. Thank you for your patience and enjoy Mount Rainier in the horizon! pic.twitter.com/djcfT4kiSX

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) February 2, 2023

No injuries have been reported at this time.

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