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Truck carrying backhoe strikes, closes I-405 overpass in Renton

The north and southbound lanes of Lind Avenue are closed near Southwest 12th and 16th streets.

RENTON, Wash. — The Lind Avenue overpass is closed over Interstate 405 in Renton after it sustained structural damage Monday morning.

The north and southbound lanes of Lind Avenue are closed near Southwest 12th and 16th streets. 

Just before noon, WSDOT partially blocked the southbound State Route 167 on-ramp to southbound I-405 for inspection. Mainline I-405 lanes remain open and traffic is able to get onto the freeway from the highway.

The city of Renton cautioned other closures were possible.

Drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes and avoid the area if possible.

A truck pulling a backhoe struck the overpass, according to Washington State Patrol. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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