SPOKANE, Wash. — Heads up drivers! Multiple crashes in both directions on I-90 are blocking parts of the roadway and causing traffic delays.
Around 5:40 a.m. on Jan. 18, Spokane police and firefighters responded to a crash on eastbound I-90 near the Thor/Freya interchange.
Not long after, emergency personnel responded to another crash at 6:03 a.m. on westbound I-90 near Arthur Street. Currently, the left lane is blocked causing traffic to merge over to the left two lanes.
Also at 6:23 a.m., a garbage truck slid and hit the median on eastbound I-90 near the US-2 interchange. The left two lanes are currently blocked and the truck is sticking out slightly into the westbound lanes.
About 20 minutes after that, additional emergency crews responded to another crash on westbound I-90 near Freya Street that is currently blocking the left two lanes.
At this time, multiple emergency crews and vehicles are on scene at both. Expect delays and leave them enough space on the roadway.
Currently, the right shoulder on eastbound I-90 is closed until further notice.
If you are starting your morning commute, please drive slowly and safely this morning as road conditions are slick!
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Check back for updates.
