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linkhttp://wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/seattle/ calendar_today05-12-2008 16:18:34

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All WB I-90 lanes are blocked near the #MercerIsland tunnel. WSP is on scene, but traffic is not moving right now. No estimate when lanes will reopen. Please use alternate routes and expect delays.

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#Closure WB I-90 Mercer Island. Traffic behind diverted off to Island Crest. There is a Motorcycle / Truck fatality collision WB I-90 in the Mercer Lid. Expect long delays.

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The backup from the crash on WB I-90 west of the #MercerIsland Tunnel is now about 3 miles long. This likely willbe a lengthy closure, so please use alternate routes.

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#Update The motorcycle rider was at a high rate and struck the back of a UPS truck. WA State Patrol troopers working on getting one lane clear. At this time, traffic being diverted off to Mercer Island and back onto WB I-90 at West Mercer. Once again, expect long delays.

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WB I-90 traffic is being diverted at Island Crest Way after an earlier crash just west of the #MercerIsland Tunnel. The backup is still about 3 miles. We have no estimate when the highway will reopen. Please continue to use alternate routes.

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UPDATE #3: All lanes of WB I-90 remain blocked just west of the #MercerIsland Tunnel after an earlier crash, with traffic diverting at Island Crest Way. Still no estimate when lanes will reopen. Use alternate routes or expect lengthy delays.

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UPDATE #4: WB I-90 remains fully closed after a collision just west of the #MercerIsland Tunnel. Traffic is being diverted at Island Crest Way and is slowly making its way past the closure point. No estimate when lanes will reopen. Use alternate routes or expect long delay.

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UPDATE #5: WB I-90 is still fully closed and diverting traffic to Island Crest Way after an earlier crash just west of the #MercerIsland Tunnel. The backup remains about 2.5 miles. Please continue to use alternate routes and expect lengthy delay.