State Route 167 reopened, several hours after a hazardous materials spill involving barrels of resin caused significant traffic disruptions near the interchange with SR 18.
Troopers with Washington State Patrol first reported the incident around 11:16 a.m., noting that multiple lanes were blocked due to resin barrels on the truck.
By 11:42 a.m., authorities decided to fully close southbound SR 167 at the exit for 15th Street Northwest.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Officials recommended drivers exit onto 15th Street NW and then proceed either left or right to navigate south, eventually reconnecting with either SR 167 or SR 18 farther along their route.
By 2:12 p.m. fire crews said they were wrapping up on the scene.
A total of 42 drums were been removed from the truck. Fire crews said two of them were punctured. Crews are inspecting the remaining containers for leaks.
Here is what the scene looked like prior to full closure. Alternate routes are a right or left after exiting to 15th then working your way south to get back on SR 167 or SR 18. pic.twitter.com/ASTraerZXR
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) April 7, 2025
A total of 42 drums have been removed from the truck. Two of them were found with punctures and were uprighted and removed. Crews are inspecting the remaining containers for leaks. @EcologyWA and a cleanup contractor is on site. pic.twitter.com/yEJfa0cZMu
— ZONE3PIOs (@ZONE3PIOs) April 7, 2025
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