Detours are in place around the collapsed Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River to help handle the more than 70,000 vehicles who use that stretch of freeway each day.
Heavy traffic is expected on various alternative routes for the foreseeable future, and state and local officials urge drivers to be patient, use caution when traveling in this area and pay attention to signage and route changes.
While the blockage of I-5 could cause disruption to trade and tourism between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, federal, state and local agencies are working together to understand and minimize those impacts and support area business and region-wide travel and commerce.
Resources for more information:
I-5/Skagit River bridge detour map
Washington State Department of Transportation website, including links to various WSDOT mobile travel tools, social media sites and more.
Alternative transportation options (Port of Bellingham website)
Governor Jay Inslee’s May 24 emergency proclamation for Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish counties
Whatcom Unified Emergency Management, including I-5/Skagit Bridge updates.
While the blockage of I-5 could cause disruption to trade and tourism between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, federal, state and local agencies are working together to understand and minimize those impacts and support area business and region-wide travel and commerce.
Resources for more information:
I-5/Skagit River bridge detour map
Washington State Department of Transportation website, including links to various WSDOT mobile travel tools, social media sites and more.
Alternative transportation options (Port of Bellingham website)
Governor Jay Inslee’s May 24 emergency proclamation for Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish counties
Whatcom Unified Emergency Management, including I-5/Skagit Bridge updates.
