SEATTLE — A multi-vehicle crash along southbound I-5 near the Ship Canal Bridge shut down multiple lanes during Wednesday’s morning commute, causing over 6-mile backups extending into Shoreline.
The crash happened around 5:30 a.m., according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
Just before 7 a.m., WSDOT reported around 6 miles of traffic backups extending into Shoreline.
UPDATE 5: Here are some pics of the scene from earlier this morning. The tow trucks are currently working to remove the two trucks from the SB I-5 Ship Canal Bridge, which is down to one lane just south of NE 45th St. Continue to expect delays. https://t.co/dg7HYQGigU pic.twitter.com/GnxjFwfA5V
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) September 16, 2026
According to Trooper Rick Johnson with the Washington State Patrol, the crash involved at least one car and one semi-truck. Trooper Johnson confirmed that nobody was seriously injured in the crash.
The crash cleared, and all lanes reopened just before 8 a.m., but WSDOT asked drivers to continue to expect delays as traffic adjusts.
CLEARED: This collision on the SB I-5 Ship Canal Bridge has cleared. The left lane remains blocked for construction. Continue to expect delays as traffic adjusts. https://t.co/Ouud3uMNDT
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) September 16, 2026
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