WSDOT Travel Advisory: Southbound I-5 lanes blocked at SR 526 in Everett Thursday, Aug. 8 for a collision

Washington State Department of Transportation

Northwest Region – 15700 Dayton Avenue – Shoreline, WA 98133 – 206-440-4000

TRAVEL ADVISORY    
Aug. 8, 2024

Contact:            Danielle Morgan, communications, 206-482-2282

UPDATE: The three right lanes on southbound Interstate 5 at State Route 526 have now reopened.

Southbound I-5 lanes blocked at SR 526 in Everett Thursday morning, Aug. 8 for a collision

EVERETT – The three right lanes of southbound Interstate 5 are blocked at State Route 526 in Everett for a collision. Only the HOV lane is open for traffic.  State Patrol, Everett Police, and the Incident Response Team are on the scene. 

As of 5:45 a.m., the backup is about four miles and growing. There is no estimated time for reopening. Drivers should plan for added travel time and consider taking an alternate route. 

Real-time traffic information is available on the WSDOT mobile app and the Travel Center Map, or by signing up for email updates.

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