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Heavy rain and a rockslide are forcing the highway to reopen later than usual this year.
WSP’s preliminary investigation determined the accident was caused by a failure to yield right of way.
Both directions are shutting down on April 27 as crews build a temporary bypass for I-5 traffic.
The section of I-5 reopened on Tuesday afternoon.
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Overnight travelers should expect some slowdowns on I-5 between […]
WSDOT announced the reopening shortly after noon on Wednesday.
Expect delays and consider alternate routes, especially with other overnight I‑5 closures south of Bellingham still in place.
Alaska Airlines is among several major U.S. carriers that are increasing their fees for checked bags as a result.
WSDOT says that all lanes of I-5 northbound between North Lake Samish and Old Fairhaven Parkway are scheduled to reopen at 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 16.
It comes as SR 544 is scheduled to close between Everson Bridge and Everson Elementary School starting next Wednesday, April 15. That will not reopen until mid-July as crews install new sidewalks.