Eastbound I-90 closed in Seattle for vehicle fire

HEADS UP – EASTBOUND I-90 CLOSED IN SEATTLE

All lanes of eastbound I-90 between I-5 in Seattle (milepost 2) and Island Crest Way on Mercer Island (milepost 7) are CLOSED due to a collision and vehicle fire in the Mount Baker Tunnel. This closure includes I-5 and Rainier Ave on-ramps. Due to the fire, all lanes in BOTH directions of I-90 between Mercer Island and Seattle will be under an unplanned flammable cargo restriction (inside the Mercer Island Lid and Mount Baker Tunnels) until further notice.

There is a large emergency vehicle response on scene. There is no ETA for reopening lanes. For your safety, do not turn around and go the wrong way down on-ramps. Use alternate routes and avoid the area. We will provide updates as we get them.

A DOTCAM photo shows an RV damaged after a collision and fire inside the eastbound I-90 Mount Baker Tunnel.

A DOTCAM photo shows all lanes of eastbound I-90 closed at the Mount Baker Tunnel due to a collision and vehicle fire.