Collision Mayhem: Morning Commute Chaos on I-405 Near Bellevue!

Morning rush hour can be a nightmare, but this Monday morning in Bellevue took things to a whole new level. A collision on southbound I-405 blocked not one, not two, but three right lanes just north of State Route 520. It all kicked off around 2:30 a.m., leaving sleepy drivers wondering if they should just turn around and head back to bed! Traffic made a sluggish crawl as WSDOT scrambled to manage the mess, but no one likes to spend their morning staring at brake lights, right?

The Express Toll Lanes came to the rescue, giving those keen enough to pay their toll a way through the chaos. By 6 a.m., all lanes finally reopened, but expect lingering delays for those who weren’t so lucky. How frustrating is it to have your mornings hijacked by some car drama? It might feel like every other day comes with its own set of traffic troubles—and let’s be honest, we don’t need any reminders of how precious our coffee time is when you’re stuck in a jam!

Now the question is, how do we make sure this doesn’t become a routine part of our commutes? There’s got to be a better way than just waiting for things to “clear up.” Have you ever been caught in an epic traffic jam like this, and what was your wildest experience? We want to hear your carpooling stories, triumphs, or hilarious escapades while on the road!

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