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CLEARED: Both directions of SR 9 have reopened at 176th St SE (MP 4) after a morning collision.
UPDATE 4: SR 9 remains fully blocked in both directions at 176th St SE (MP 4) due to a collision.

Incident Response, State Patrol and fire crews are on scene. Expect delays or plan an alternate route.
January 2, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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UPDATE 2: SR 9 remains fully blocked in both directions at 176th St SE (MP 4) just north of Maltby due to a collision.

Incident Response, State Patrol and fire crews are on scene. Expect delays or plan an alternate route.
January 2, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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UPDATE: On NB SR 9 just north of 176th St SE (MP 4) north of Maltby, a collision is fully blocking both lanes.

Incident Response, State Patrol and fire crews on scene. Expect delays.
January 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
EB & WB traffic is alternating on SR 542 just west of Maple Creek (MP 26) due to a collision. View on map
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 AM
On I-5 SB at Alger (MP 240) there is a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane. View on map
January 2, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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New Year's Resolution #1 - stop procrastinating?
January 1, 2026 at 8:10 PM
On SR 548 NB at Birch Bay Lynden Rd (MP 9) there is an incident blocking the lane. View on map
January 1, 2026 at 6:05 PM
On I-5 NB just north of E College Way (MP 228) there is a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane. View on map
January 1, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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FREE FARES FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE: King County Metro, Sound Transit, and other transit agencies are offering FREE RIDES today. This includes buses, the light rail, Seattle Streetcar, the water taxi, and more. Details: https://bit.ly/4b3flei
December 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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If travel is part of your New Year's plans then remember the I-405 and SR 167 express toll lanes will be free on Thursday, and the SR 99 tunnel, SR 520 bridge, and SR 509 Expressway will be on holiday rates.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The final morning commute of 2025 is foggy 🌫️.

Stay alert, turn on your lights, increase follow distance and allow extra time to get to your destination safely.

Check out our real-time traffic map to plan ahead: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...
December 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
On SR 539 NB at Ten Line Rd (MP 6) there is a collision blocking the right lane. View on map
December 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
On I-5 NB at Iowa St (MP 254) there is a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane. View on map
December 30, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Hey now, would you look at that! Crews have made progress on road repairs and inspections and US 2 between Skykomish and Stevens Pass Resort will reopen for both directions in a limited capacity by Sunday, Jan. 4.

More here: wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2...
December 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
CLEAR: The work on NB I-5 near Old Fairhaven Parkway in Bellingham is complete and all lanes are now open.
UPDATE: On NB I-5 near Old Fairhaven Parkway in Bellingham, the right lane remains closed for maintenance. We are seeing 2+ mile backups at this time.

Continue to expect delays!
December 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
UPDATE: On NB I-5 near Old Fairhaven Parkway in Bellingham, the right lane remains closed for maintenance. We are seeing 2+ mile backups at this time.

Continue to expect delays!
December 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The right lane on NB I-90 near Fairhaven Parkway (MP 251) in Bellingham is closed for maintenance. Work is expected to finish by 1 p.m.

Use caution and expect delays in the area.
December 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
On this, the penultimate day of 2025... make an early resolution to drive safely as the temperature plunges. Then look up the word "penultimate."

As it gets colder, here are some winter driving tips:
- Slow down.
- Increase following distance.
- Allow extra driving time.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
On SR 539 NB at H Street Rd (MP 15) there is a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane. View on map
December 30, 2025 at 5:23 AM
MAINTENANCE ALERT: The right lane of northbound I-5 near the Fairhaven Parkway exit (mp 251) in Bellingham will close for sign repair TOMORROW (12/30) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Expect delays.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I-5 LANE REDUCTION IN BELLINGHAM
Northbound I-5 will be reduced to a single lane until 1p today (12/29) for guardrail repair near Lakeway Drive (MP 253).

Expect delays in the area.
December 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Good morning and welcome to the final Monday of 2025.

It's chilly outside, so make sure you grab your jacket on the way out the door and watch for patchy fog and icy spots on your morning commute.
December 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
On the I-5 NB off-ramp to Grandview Rd (MP 266) there is a collision partially blocking the ramp. View on map
December 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
On SR 542 WB at Marshall Hill Rd (MP 14) there is a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane. View on map
December 28, 2025 at 5:33 AM
On I-5 NB at College Way (MP 228) there is a collision blocking the left lane. View on map
December 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM