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On the I-5 NB off-ramp to Lakeway Dr (MP 253) there is a collision blocking the ramp. View on map

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On the I-5 NB off-ramp to W Bakerview Rd (MP 258) there is a collision blocking the left lane. View on map

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 29/09/2026

SR 542/Road to Artist Point closure🛑 From 8a-4p on Weds (9/30) and Thurs (10/1), both directions of the SR 542/Road to Artist Point (MP 47-54) will close for maintenance. More: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAD...

A map with a red line showing where the SR 542/Road to Artist Point will close Weds and Thurs.

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Reposted by WSDOT North

NB I-5 REDUCED TO ONE LANE TONIGHT We will close two left lanes of NB I-5 from 9p Tues (9/29) to 5a Wed (9/30) as part of our I-5 Secret Creek Fish Passage project. Expect delays. We'll have a similar lane reduction on SB I-5 Wed night. More: bit.ly/I-5SecretCreek

Map shows location of northbound Interstate 5 lane reduction east of Stanwood highlighted in red with a red exclamation point marker. An unrelated yellow exclamation point marker is nearby on State Route 9.

On SR 539 SB at Hemmi Rd (MP 6) there is a collision blocking the right lane. View on map

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 28/09/2026

On SR 11 NB & SB near Larrabee St Park (MP 14) there are fallen tree(s) blocking all lanes. View on map

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EB & WB traffic is alternating on SR 542 just east of Sand Rd (MP 7) due to a collision. View on map

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 27/09/2026

SR 9 IS OPEN We have completed repairs on the bridge over Klein Ditch, and SR 9 is now open in both directions.

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On SR 11 NB at Hiline Rd (MP 16) there is a collision blocking all lanes. View on map

On I-5 SB just north of E College Way (MP 228) there is a collision blocking the left lane. View on map

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On I-5 NB just north of Anderson Rd (MP 226) there is a collision blocking the right lane. View on map

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On I-5 SB just south of George Hopper Road (MP 229) there is a collision blocking the left lane. View on map

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On the I-5 NB off-ramp to Anderson Rd (MP 227) there is a collision partially blocking the ramp. View on map

UPDATE 9/25: Friday's rain has forced us to pause repairs on the SR 9 Klein Ditch Bridge (MP 87). The bridge will remain closed until until we get favorable weather to pave the bridge and reopen it to NB & SB traffic. Continue to detour until that work can be finished.

Construction site at the SR 9 Klein Ditch Bridge. A black waterproof membrane covers a section of the bridge with a worker standing on it.

Full closure of State Route 9 is shown with an orange dot south of Nooksack. The detour route is highlighted in blue with arrows in both directions using State Route 9, State Route 542, Interstate 5, State Route 539 and State Route 544.

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Heads up, Bellingham! From 6a Saturday (9/26) to 10a Sunday (9/27), the right lane of northbound I-5 from Samish Way to SR 542/Sunset Dr will close for concrete panel replacement. Expect delays and plan ahead.

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On SR 20 EB & WB just east of Diobsud (MP 109) there are fallen tree(s) blocking all lanes. View on map

People are invited to learn more about SR 532 paving work on Camano Island and in Stanwood and provide feedback through a questionnaire on how they use this stretch of road. Available until Friday, Oct. 2. engage.wsdot.wa.gov/sr-532-caman...

A map of Camano Island and Stanwood with and orange line on SR 532 from East North Camano Drive to just east of North Good Road. This orange line represents a future paving project.

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Happy Friday, Northerners! Let's kick off the weekend right by planning ahead. Be sure to download the @wsdot.wa.gov app to help you plan your road trip.

Happy Baby Celebrates Friday

ALT: Happy Baby Celebrates Friday

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On SR 548 NB at Loomis Trail Rd (MP 10) there is a collision blocking the lane. View on map

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On the I-5 SB on-ramp from SR 539 (MP 256) there is a collision blocking the ramp. View on map

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SR 9 REOPENED IN SKAGIT COUNTY Our crews were able to complete timber deck repairs on the SR 9 Lake Creek Bridge north of Lake McMurray nearly six days early. Both directions of SR 9 are now open.

Construction work site along State Route 9 in Skagit County. A worker in orange high-visibility gear operates an excavator that is pulling up timber decking from the Lake Creek Bridge.

Construction work site along State Route 9 in Skagit County. A new timber decking for the Lake Creek Bridge is shown, with orange construction candlesticks in the background.

Construction work site along State Route 9 in Skagit County. Machinery, including a roller, is along a fresh section of asphalt over the Lake Creek Bridge.

On SR 525 NB & SB at Scott Rd (MP 17) there is a collision blocking all lanes. View on map

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UPDATE 9/24: Crews removed the damaged timber decking on an SR 9 bridge over Klein Ditch on Wed (9/23). Today they'll rebuild the decking. Remember SR 9 is closed between Nooksack & Nugents Corner (MP 87). Continue to add extra travel time and detour around the closure.

Construction site along State Route 9 in Whatcom County. An excavator pulls up timber decking from a bridge over Klein Ditch with various other construction equipment and broken wood nearby.

Construction site along State Route 9 in Whatcom County. The timber decking has been removed from a bridge over Klein Ditch with various other construction equipment and broken wood nearby.

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Good morning, Northerners! 🌲☀️ Thursday is here. Grab your coffee, buckle up and take on the day — one mile at a time. Drive safely out there!

Big Pimpin Dog

ALT: Big Pimpin Dog

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SR 9 CLOSED We've closed SR 9 to NB & SB traffic between Nooksack and Nugents Corner for 3 days to repair the bridge over Klein Ditch (MP 87). - Add time to your travel plans - Detour uses SR 542, I-5, SR 539 & SR 544 - Local access permitted north & south of closure

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Updated: On SR 20 EB at Reservation Rd (MP 50) there is a collision blocking the right lane. View on map

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On SR 542 WB at Pebley Rd (MP 13) there is an incident blocking the right lane. View on map

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Good morning, Northerners! 🌅Heading out this morning? Give yourself a little extra time, buckle up and stay alert for changing conditions. 🍂🚗 🚲🚶Take it easy out there and help everyone get where they’re going safely. Have a great Wednesday!

ALT: Sweater Weather Sketch

Sweater Weather Sketch

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On SR 20 EB just east of Lyman Hamilton Rd (MP 79) there is a collision partially blocking the lane. View on map

WHATCOM COUNTY SR 9 CLOSURE Both directions of SR 9 will close for 3 days between Nooksack & Nugents Corner to repair a bridge over Klein Ditch (MP 87). - Closure begins 6a Wed (9/23) - Local traffic allowed north & south of closure - All thru traffic must detour

CLEARED: This work has wrapped up for the day. All lanes are open.

National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 22/09/2026

Maintenance alert 🚧The left lane of westbound SR 20 at Sharpes Corner is closed for guardrail repair. Expect delays in this area, especially if you're going to Anacortes or catching a ferry. @ferries.wsdot.wa.gov

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Reposted by WSDOT North

Today’s Fall Equinox at 8:05 pm ET marks the start of astronomical fall in the N. Hemisphere and is when the Sun is directly over Earth’s equator. Now through the Winter Solstice, the Northern Hemisphere will receive less ad less direct sunlight as Earth continues along its tilted orbit.

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Good morning, Northerners! Fall is here, and so are darker mornings, wet roads and changing conditions. Slow down, give yourself extra following distance, turn on your headlights and watch for pedestrians and cyclists. Stay alert and arrive safely. 🍂

Snoopy Enjoys the Fall Season

ALT: Snoopy Enjoys the Fall Season

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On I-5 NB at Peace Portal Dr (MP 274) there is an incident blocking the right lane. View on map

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On SR 11 SB just south of Samish Bay Viewpoint (MP 12) there is a collision blocking the lane. View on map

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 21/09/2026

On I-5 NB at W Bakerview Rd (MP 257) there is a collision blocking the right lane. View on map

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Reposted by WSDOT North

I-5 LANE REDUCTIONS NEAR STANWOOD Expect lane reductions on I-5 near Stanwood/SR 532 (exit 212) for highway improvements: - NB & SB 6p Mon (9/21) to noon Tues (9/22) - NB & SB 6p Tues (9/22) to noon Wed (9/23) - SB 6p Thurs (9/24) to noon Fri (9/25) More: bit.ly/I5-SecretCreek

Map shows location of northbound and southbound Interstate 5 lane reductions near Stanwood highlighted in yellow with a yellow exclamation point marker.

WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 21/09/2026

SR 9 CLOSED Crews fully closed SR 9 this morning north of Lake McMurray to repair the Lake Creek Bridge and have begun cutting pavement to begin repairs. - SR 9 will remain closed until Wed (9/30) - Detour uses SR 534, I-5 and SR 538/College Way - Add travel time to plans

Map shows closure of State Route 9 north of Lake McMurray marked with orange circle. The detour route is highlighted in blue with arrows using State Route 9, State Route 534, Interstate 5 and State Route 538 in both directions.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 21/09/2026

REMEMBER Leave yourself extra time if your traveling near Nooksack Valley HS Mon (9/21) & Tues (9/22). We will alternate traffic near & through the SR 9/Nooksack Rd intersection at SR 546/E Badger Rd from 6a to 6p as part of a paving project. More: bit.ly/SR9-SR47Paver