The northbound I-405 ramp to eastbound I-90 in Bellevue was fully blocked after a semi-truck carrying garbage overturned on the roadway.
The semi overturned at approximately 4:20 a.m., and cleanup is expected to take an extended period, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced.
Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Rick Johnson confirmed that no one was injured in the collision.
This is what is going on NB 405 to EB 90. A one semi non-injury collision blocking the ramp. The semi was carrying garbage. Unknown ETA for clearing at this time. pic.twitter.com/QLeHcsYhRK
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) August 13, 2026
In an update, WSDOT announced that the southbound I-405 off-ramp to eastbound I-90 had reopened, though the northbound I-405 ramp to eastbound I-90 remained closed.
Tow trucks were on the scene around 6:30 a.m., and crews were removing trash from the ramp.
UPDATE 3: The NB I-405 ramp to EB I-90 in Bellevue remains blocked due to a collision. Crews are removing trash from the ramp. There is no ETA on when it will reopen. Expect delays and seek alternate routes. https://t.co/sgBnLKWyGL pic.twitter.com/KouUM0njb6
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) August 13, 2026
There is currently no estimated time for the ramp to reopen.
Officials advised travelers to expect delays throughout the area and seek alternate routes.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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