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June 16, 2015
Full I-5 emergency closure in Skagit County at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 16th
MOUNT VERNON – Both directions of Interstate 5 between Mount Vernon and Burlington will close at 10 a.m. for up to one hour to allow Puget Sound Energy to remove a power line that is in danger of falling onto the highway.
The freeway will be closed between State Route 20 in Burlington and College Way/State Route 538 in Mount Vernon. A signed detour will lead traffic around the closure. A specific detour will provided soon.
Detour information:
- Northbound: Traffic will exit at George Hopper Road and use northbound Burlington Boulevard to re-enter I-5 at either SR 20 or Chuckanut Drive.
- Southbound: Traffic will exit at SR 20 and use Goldenrod Road to re-enter I-5 at George Hopper Road.
Drivers should add extra time to their trips and expect significant congestion.
The Washington State Department of Transportation is coordinating with Puget Sound Energy, the Washington State Patrol and local jurisdictions to optimize traffic signals and provide traffic control.
CONTACT
Mike Allende, WSDOT communications, 206-440-4455
Raelynn Asah, Puget Sound Energy, 360-353-0098
In the Puget Sound area, drivers can get real-time traffic information on their phone with the WSDOT traffic app, by tracking the WSDOT traffic Twitter feed, and get advanced information from the What’s Happening Now page.