Tree falls onto SR-518 near Sea-Tac International Airport

A large tree snapped and fell onto eastbound State Route 518 near Sea-Tac International Airport, blocking three lanes of traffic.

Traffic still slow on EB SR 518 troopers have been working hard to clear debris from a fallen tree off the roadway. Fire Crews and IRT now joining in to help. pic.twitter.com/DMPBGkmyKf
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) May 16, 2022

According to footage captured by Chopper 7, the backup extended for several miles.

Here's another look at that the hillside where that tree came down on SR 518. WSP crews are working hard to clear the roadway. This is near Sea Tac Airport pic.twitter.com/yfsfk6tfLL
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) May 16, 2022

The Tukwila Fire Department said cleanup would take at least 90 minutes.

Avoid 4700 bulk of EB SR518, a large tree snapped off and is blocking 3 lanes, extreme traffic delays has a result. Cleanup will take at least 90 minutes. pic.twitter.com/3zUFR59zVJ
— Tukwilafd (@tukwilafd) May 16, 2022

Update, 4700 bulk of EB SR 518 has reopened, use caution as there is still slow traffic in the area. Great collaboration from, @tukwilafd @pugetsoundrfa Tukwila PW WSP & @WSDOT pic.twitter.com/UnQwJdz4PS
— Tukwilafd (@tukwilafd) May 16, 2022