BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Officials with the Washington State Patrol advise motorist to expect the right lane of northbound I-5 near mile post 245 to be closed overnight, November 28th, due to trees and debris in the road.
WSP troopers were dispatched this afternoon to the northbound lanes of I-5 about 3 miles north of the Nulle Road interchange due to a report of trees down in the road.
WSP Trooper Jacob Kennett said they arrived to find a small landslide and were diverting traffic around on the left shoulder.
As of 4:15pm, traffic was being diverted via the left lane and it had been determined the right lane would remain closed overnight.
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The typical bypass route, Valley Highway (SR9) was closed earlier today due to water and debris over the roadway.
Kennett said plans were underway nearby to close E Lake Samish Drive between Prescott Lane and Nulle Road, due to water over the roadway.
Over 2.5 inches of rain had been reported during the 48-hour period prior to when the slide was reported.