I-5 bridge collapse slows ag products, but only a little

The loss of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River will likely have only a minor impact on the movement of agricultural goods, according to several authorities.
Don McMoran, director of the Washington State University Skagit County Extension, said he has seen the interstate traffic slowed by the detour around the section of bridge that fell into the river last week, but the alternate routes seem to be working well.
"Especially in the off hours, there are hardly any delays," he said. "The worst I've heard is a 40-minute wait."