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Evergreen State Fair attendees, take note: US 2 collision caused traffic backups

Aug 23, 2024, 5:04 PM | Updated: 5:15 pm

Image: U.S. 2 was blocked in both directions on Friday, Aug. 23, according to the Washington State ...

U.S. 2 was blocked in both directions on Friday, Aug. 23, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). (Image courtesy of WSDOT)

(Image courtesy of WSDOT)

The (WSDOT) reported Friday afternoon a collision that blocked traffic moving in both directions of US 2 between Snohomish and Monroe has been cleared.

WSDOT first reported the collision in a post on X at , stating the incident occurred at Farm Road on US 2.

Just before 4:30 p.m., the agency provided more detail in , saying the U.S. 2 collision is causing a full blockage on both sides of the highway. WSDOT said the (WSP) is at the scene and it has suggested that travelers use alternate routes, expect delays and increased traffic, particularly those people who are visiting the in Monroe.

The agency that the collision had been cleared. However, travelers were told at that time they should still expect delays as traffic clears through the area.

The Evergreen State Fair opened Thursday at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds and runs at the end of August and the beginning of September every year. The fair’s last day is always on Labor Day.

Various events are held each day at the fair. One of Friday’s highlights is a monster truck show being held in the grandstands.

Steve Coogan is the lead editor of MyNorthwest. You can read more of his stories here. Follow Steve on , or email him here.

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Evergreen State Fair attendees, take note: US 2 collision caused traffic backups