I5 Closed

********** UPDATE ********** 12/06/2007 - 09:40 AM - According to Washington State DOT Officials, I-5 will NOT reopen until at least this weekend. A twenty mile stretch of I-5, between Mileposts 68 and 88, will remain closed until crews can remove mud and assess damaged portions of the freeway. Parts of I-5 were covered in up to 10 feet of water as the Chehalis River rose to a record flood level of over 54 feet. WADOT also states that the ONLY alternative route between Portland and Seattle for commercial trucks is I84 - I82 - I90. Routes 12 and 97 are NOT advised and to expect lengthy delays traversing these routes. The total out-of-route mileage for the detour is approximately 273 miles according to WADOT. Updates on the I-5 closure will be posted as events and conditions change. Today, Seattle and Portland are bracing for more rain as a new Pacific Storm enters the Northwest. JB

All of this because Elfie and I were going to be smart, and bypass the passes that were closed that morning....we drive down to Portland...and they close I5 on us. *deep sigh* Seattle is now an island.

On a side note-- trucking blog? This is going on my favorites, NOW.