Expect ‘long term closure’ of I-5 bridge over Skagit River Wednesday after semi crash

A non-injury crash at the Skagit River bridge Wednesday, Dec. 9, has closed all lanes Interstate 5 in both directions while inspectors assess if there was any damage to the bridge.

“Please plan for a long term closure of the Skagit River Bridge today,” a Washington State Department of Transportation tweet at 9:01 a.m. read. “Our team is heading up from Olympia to inspect the bridge. Please plan your trip accordingly ... no ETA at this time.”

A semi truck headed southbound on the freeway hit the barrier and broke its front axle, according to a tweet by Washington State Trooper Heather Axtman made at 4:47 a.m. Wednesday. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, Axtman reported.