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.

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