This unstable area was first discovered on Tuesday, Dec. 20, when a member of the WSDOT Incident Response Team noticed rocks, dirt and bent trees along the hillside. Upon further investigation it was determined that additional debris needs to be removed from above the interstate before the lane reopens to traffic. Emergency contractors working for WSDOT will soon begin removing a section of rocks approximately 30 feet above the highway. Until they remove the loose rocks - for the safety of the traveling public, WSDOT will keep one of two lanes of northbound I-5, along a quarter mile stretch,
This unstable area was first discovered on Tuesday, Dec. 20, when a member of the WSDOT Incident Response Team noticed rocks, dirt and bent trees along the hillside. Upon further investigation it was determined that additional debris needs to be removed from above the interstate before the lane reopens to traffic. Emergency contractors working for WSDOT will soon begin removing a section of rocks approximately 30 feet above the highway. Until they remove the loose rocks - for the safety of the traveling public, WSDOT will keep one of two lanes of northbound I-5, along a quarter mile stretch, between North Lake Samish (Exit 246) and State Route 11/ Old Fairhaven Parkway (Exit 250). These pictures were take on Tuesday evening, Dec. 20, 2016. Northbound I-5 Whatcom County emergency rock removal and slope repair 31775735586 o
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