Traffic

Traffic update: Crash blocking two lanes on I-5 in Pierce County cleared

The two right lanes are blocked on I-5 southbound.
The two right lanes are blocked on I-5 southbound. Getty Images/iStockphoto

A crash near Lakewood is causing traffic backups early Thursday morning.

The right lanes are blocked on southbound Interstate 5 near North Thorne Lane Southwest, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation at 7:01 a.m.

Update: This crash has cleared.

This story was originally published January 8, 2026 at 7:47 AM.

Puneet Bsanti
The News Tribune
Puneet Bsanti is the East Pierce County Reporter for The News Tribune. She started with the newspaper in 2023 as the breaking news reporter. After she graduated from Washington State University, she was an intern for the Bellingham Herald. Her work in breaking news was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists in 2022. Support my work with a digital subscription
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