[UPDATE] SR-18 at Green River Bridge Finally Opens After Semi Rollover

Even 24 hours after the accident, eastbound over the bridge is still not open and is not even cleared yet.

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SR-18 Green River Bridge Closed by Accident

#UPDATE 11:30 am The Washington State Patrol is reporting that SR-18 at the Green River Bridge is finally back open.

#UPDATE - As of Wednesday at 11 am, the eastbound lanes of the Green River Bridge are still closed. The semi-trailer was filled with water bottles, and the truck is mostly removed however debris from the water bottles still remains. The bridge has also yet to be inspected and possibly repaired before opening. Expect delays in the area.

Original Story Coverage: Green River Bridge Closure

Tuesday morning, the Washington State Patrol along with the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to a rollover accident on the Green River bridge. Troopers posted about the accident just before 6 am Tuesday morning saying a semi-truck had flipped and was blocking the eastbound lanes of sr-18. While crews dealt with clearing the scene, traffic was diverted off of Auburn/Black Diamond Road and people were told to avoid the area.

Crews Still Working to Clear SR-18 Green River Bridge

The semi reportedly hit the Green River Bridge while driving over and immediately flipped blocking both eastbound lanes. After crews arrived, they found the driver of the semi unharmed. As of 10 am this morning, crews have still not completed the job of clearing the semi from the bridge and assessing the bridge for damage. Looking at the wreckage from the aftermath of the accident, I would say that the driver of the semi was lucky to come out unharmed.