Commuters faced a significant disruption yesterday when a semi-truck overturned on the northbound I-5 off-ramp to Spokane Street. The incident, which was reported by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) via their X account, resulted in a complete blockade of the exit at milepost 162. According to the WSDOT Traffic tweet, "UPDATE: The northbound I-5 off-ramp to Spokane Street (MP 162) is fully blocked for a rollover semi."
UPDATE: The northbound I-5 off-ramp to Spokane Street (MP 162) is fully blocked for a rollover semi.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) August 4, 2025
Incident Response and State Patrol are on scene. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes as this is expected to be an extended closure. https://t.co/q3c6E64BlX pic.twitter.com/rdv1v2jpzp
Emergency services, inclusive of the Incident Response Team and the State Patrol, were quickly on the scene. The WSDOT advised drivers to seek out alternative routes as it became clear that the closure would extend for an undetermined period. "Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes as this is expected to be an extended closure," WSDOT Traffic stated in their social media update on the situation. The cause of the accident and the condition of the driver were not immediately disclosed by authorities.
Residents and those passing through were encouraged to closely monitor traffic updates and to consider public transportation options where feasible. "Incident Response and State Patrol are on scene," reminded WSDOT Traffic, signaling the ongoing effort to thoroughly and efficiently manage the aftermath of the rollover.
