Collision shuts down ramp on SR-167 NB near Renton
Request Free ConsultationKING COUNTY, WA — A vehicle accident Thursday night was blocking an offramp on state Route 167 northbound near Renton, according to Washington State Department of Transportation.
On the SR 167 northbound off-ramp to I-405 southbound there is a collision partially blocking the ramp.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) July 23, 2021
The incident occurred on an offramp connecting SR-167 northbound to Interstate 405 southbound and was first reported at 10:00 p.m.
The ramp was initially reported to be blocked, but by 11:16 p.m., it was completely closed as authorities responded to the incident.
Motorists were encouraged to detour around the area.
Update 11:16 p.m. – the SR 167 northbound off-ramp to I-405 southbound is fully closed. Please use alternative routes and caution throughout the area. https://t.co/3EiGCSPBJW pic.twitter.com/RsbBe10wkB
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) July 23, 2021
At 12:45 p.m., nearly three hours after the first report of the crash, the ramp was reopened.
CLEARED 12:45 p.m. – the SR 167 northbound off-ramp to I-405 southbound is now open. https://t.co/1IZe5hMNZg
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) July 23, 2021
No further details have been reported on the circumstances around the crash.
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