SEATTLE — The exit ramp to West Seattle from northbound I-5 is fully blocked due to a garbage truck burning in the middle of the roadway.
The garbage truck caught on fire in the median on the West Seattle Bridge at approximately 12:40 p.m. and initially did not block any lanes, according to KIRO Newsradio Traffic.
Roughly 10 minutes later, fire crews responded and blocked both lanes as they work to put out the fire and remove the truck.
There is currently no estimated time for the ramp to reopen. Delays are expected throughout the area.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) noted that the off-ramp to S Columbian Way remains open.
UPDATE: The northbound I-5 off-ramp to the West Seattle Bridge is currently closed due to an incident. The off-ramp to South Columbian Way is still open.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) September 21, 2026
Incident Response and fire crews are on scene. Expect delays. https://t.co/iqaMwdPqA7 pic.twitter.com/hEscGqBayn
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