Date:
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Contact:
Mike Murphy, WSDOT Communications, Index 206.371.2152
Erin Bogenschutz, WSDOT Communications, Seattle 206.440.4697
INDEX – Crews have reopened one lane of US 2 east of Index and are alternating traffic through the collision site.
Crews have been working all day to recover the semi-truck and its trailer from the Skykomish River. It has been difficult work to bring the many pieces up the nearly 150-foot embankment. They have now recovered the largest pieces allowing the large cranes and other heavy equipment to leave the scene.
Crews are currently working to clear boxes from the embankment and replace guardrail that was removed to recover the cab of the truck. One lane must remain closed for this work. They estimate that the lane will reopen at approximately 4 p.m. this afternoon.
At 10:30 last night, a semi-truck loaded with apples left the road at milepost 39, between Index and Baring roughly 25 miles of the Stevens Pass summit. The vehicle went up and over the concrete barrier and dropped 150 feet down a steep embankment and came to rest in the Skykomish River.
Drivers should continue to expect delays in the area. We recommend that drivers stay updated by watching TV news, listening to radio reports, checking the WSDOT traffic page, check the overhead freeway signs or call 511.
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