WSDOT Travel Advisory: Southbound I-5 lanes blocked near SR 526 in Everett Thursday, Aug. 15 for a collision

Washington State Department of Transportation

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

TRAVEL ADVISORY    
Aug. 15, 2024

Contact:            Elizabeth Mount, communications, 206-482-2276

Southbound I-5 lanes blocked at SR 526 in Everett Thursday morning, Aug. 15 for a collision

EVERETT – The two right lanes of southbound Interstate 5 are blocked just north of State Route 526 in Everett for a collision. Emergency responders are on scene. 

As of 6 a.m., the backup is about three 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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