SEATTLE — The Washington State Department of Transportation told drivers to expect delays during the Friday evening commute.
Two of the northbound I-5 express lanes in Seattle were closed because of a significant debris spill.
Just before 6 p.m. WSDOT said a second sweeper was on scene to help.
As of 6:50 p.m., WSDOT cleared the scene and the lanes were reopened.
At 4:30 p.m. the backups reached upwards of three miles.
WSDOT said the debris was up to two inches thick in areas.
No word on what the debris is.