Road crews continue work to get drivers back on I-5 more than a week after a landslide shut down a long stretch of the highway near Bellingham, Washington.
WSDOT has announced that contracted crews continue work to get drivers back on the road more than a week after a landslide shut down a long stretch of I-5 near Bellingham , Washington.As of Sunday afternoon, road crews, engineers, and state officials were still at work to break up boulders and clear roadways.
In the meantime, drivers are encouraged to take State Route 9 or State Route 11. The Mar. 19 landslide led to a full closure of the highway's northbound lanes near Bellingham. With trees cleared out, the state now has the task of breaking up large boulders and clearing more dirt and debris. The work will transition to stabilizing the hillside to prevent further sliding or risks to drivers. On Mar. 21, state leaders announced they were working to secure an emergency contract with teams who had the necessary knowledge and equipment to get the roadway back open as soon as possible. Where is Jonathan Hoang? WA man with autism disappeared 1 year agoAs fuel prices rise, WA farmers face mounting challengesPolice say WA man shoots kid in the chest for throwing a water balloonSeattle high-rises connected by decommissioned Boeing 747 fuselageSCOTUS hears case that could impact WA ballot countingTo get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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