Eastbound SR-520 lanes closed in Seattle due to crash
Photo: Washington State Department of Transportation
SEATLE - A crash fully blocked the eastbound lanes of SR-520 in Seattle Wednesday morning.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) issued the initial alert at around 9:44 a.m.
According to WSDOT, all eastbound lanes of SR-520 are closed at Montlake Blvd. Firefighters, the Washington State Patrol and incident response teams are at the scene.
WSDOT is encouraging drivers to seek alternative routes.
Further information about what led up to the crash is limited at this time.
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