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Bellevue Traffic Flow Restored as 148th Ave NE Reopens Post-Collision

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Published on December 18, 2025
Bellevue Traffic Flow Restored as 148th Ave NE Reopens Post-CollisionSource: Google Street View

Bellevue commuters experienced a hiccup in their travels yesterday when a vehicle collision prompted the closure of a significant thoroughfare. Bellevue Police took to social media to inform residents that 148th Ave NE (Southbound) was off-limits between NE Bel Red Road and NE 8th Street following the incident. The Bellevue Police Department's Facebook post initially alerted locals to the collision, advising that the roadway would be closed to public traffic "until further notice."

Bellevue residents once again faced traffic disruptions as an unexpected incident disrupted the city’s usual flow, bringing daily routines to a halt amid heavy congestion. However, in an updatory post, the Bellevue Police Department expressed gratitude to the public for their patience as they announced, "UPDATE: The road has been reopened."

The Bellevue Police Department has not yet released a detailed account of the collision, or the condition of those involved.

Seattle-Transportation & Infrastructure