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I-405 In Downtown Bellevue Open, Cleanup Continues
The accident happened around 5:15 a.m. Wednesday.
BELLEVUE, WA - The main lanes of I-405 in downtown Bellevue reopened just after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, although the off-ramp to Northeast 4th and 8th streets is still closed for cleanup.
I-405 was closed for several hours Wednesday morning after a semi overturned and split in half.
I-405 UPDATE: Trailer has been removed and crews are now working to clear the debris from the roadway. pic.twitter.com/wwfyCncHfY
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) March 15, 2017
The accident happened around 5:15 a.m. Wednesday in downtown Bellevue and completely closed I-405 for about an hour. The left two lanes were reopened at the Main Street on-ramp around 6:15 a.m., but that didn't help traffic flow through the area.
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The accident was causing delays as far back as SeaTac, with about a 7-mile backup, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Around 8 a.m., crews were working to tow the semi off the road, but it was wedged between concrete overpass supports.
There were no injuries reported as a result of the accident.
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#Opening left two lanes NB 405 at Main. I will be on scene in 20 mins. More updates to come.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) March 15, 2017
Picture from 405 and Main collision. #UseAlterateRoute. Will be a lengthy closure. pic.twitter.com/iOQ0Y9WBsV
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) March 15, 2017
Image via Washington State Patrol
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