Crime & Safety
5-Mile Traffic Backup In Auburn [UPDATE]
The SR 167 crash has brought traffic to a halt.
AUBURN, WA - An early morning wreck blocking the express toll lanes on northbound SR 167 at 15th Street NW in Auburn has traffic at a stand still, with the state Department of Transportation reporting that it's already caused a five-mile backup. The DOT recommended seeking out alternative routes for your morning commute.
The crash was cleared by 6:30 a.m. The DOT said to expect delays and to give work crews plenty of room.
#Auburn: A collision is blocking the ETL on NB SR 167 @ 15th St NW. Already a 5-mile backup, so use alternate routes! @GoodToGoWSDOT pic.twitter.com/nq4zzhxuFJ
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) September 26, 2017
ALL CLEAR on NB SR 167 @ 15th St NW. Expect delays as get moving again. Also a great reminder to be patient & give crews room to work pic.twitter.com/KfYRBVSI0W
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) September 26, 2017
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