A southbound ramp on I-5 in Seattle has reopened after traffic was completely blocked during morning commutes Wednesday following a semi-truck accident.

Both the southbound I-5 ramp to James Street and the southbound I-5 on-ramp from Spring Street were closed after a semi-truck got stuck, according to the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

CLEARED: This collision on the SB I-5 on-ramp from Spring Street has cleared. The SB I-5 ramp to James St. is back open, and all roads are clear. https://t.co/ygkJ2lwi0f

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) September 10, 2025

Drivers and morning commuters were forced to detour to alternate routes downtown before the on-ramp was reopened.

The ramp was reopened by 7:20 a.m. with the collision cleared. The driver received a citation.

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