TACOMA, Wash. — An overturned semitruck on Interstate 5 southbound near South Yakima Avenue in Tacoma has caused a miles-long backup, the Washington State Department of Transportation said Wednesday morning.
Just after 8:15 a.m., traffic was reduced to one lane at southbound milepost 133.23 in Tacoma after a collision involving a semitruck. An update just before 9:45 a.m. indicated that the 3 right lanes of I-5 SB are now open.
Just before 11:00 a.m., all lanes were reopened, but there still remains a sizable backup of traffic.
WSDOT Tacoma said the backup extended 3-4 miles as of 8:45 a.m., even stretching into Fife.
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