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WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. - A portion of northbound I-5 near Bellingham is closed after a landslide blocked the lanes Thursday night.
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the landslide caused fallen trees to block all the lanes of northbound I-5 just north of North Lake Samish Drive.
At around 10:45 p.m. the Washington State Patrol (WSP) shared photos of the landslide and said that WSDOT crews have a detour in place at the North Lake Samish Road exit at milepost 246. WSDOT said the detour is not suitable for freight traffic.
At 11:35 p.m., WSDOT announced that the northbound lanes would remain closed overnight.
Drivers are asked to use caution while responders and geotechnical engineers work to clear the roadway. It’s likely that these crews will evaluate the area on Friday morning.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Washington State Patrol.
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