On Christmas Eve 2016, WSDOT contractor crews worked to remove a large rock from the hillside above I-5 at milepost 248. Both northbound lanes of the highway were closed during this rock removal process. The rock came down in a large chunk that was expected. Crews then worked to break up the rock and move the chunks before reopening the highway. Christmas Eve rock removal northbound I-5 Whatcom County 31915509535 o

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