KING COUNTY, Wash. — All westbound lanes of Maple Valley Highway at 140th Way Southeast near Renton were blocked for hours Wednesday due to a semi-truck and cement truck crash.
As of 2:30 p.m., one lane had reopened, according to the Renton Police Department. Only eastbound turns are allowed onto Maple Valley Highway from 140th Way Southeast.
All debris from the crash was cleared by 6 p.m. However, there are still "existing road modifications" in the area due to the signal lights not functioning properly, according to Renton police.
The crash happened at about 10:45 a.m. on Maple Valley Highway, or State Route 169. Both the semi-truck and the cement truck crashed on their sides, spilling cement and fuel onto the intersection and the Cedar River Trail, which is next to the roadway.
Minor injuries were reported, according to Renton police.
Due to the damaged traffic poles and spilled material, the highway will likely be closed for “several hours,” Renton police said about noon.
Traffic is expected to be very congested through the evening commute, according to Renton police. Drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes.
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