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On Tuesday night (11/25), an unusual incident occurred on 520 eastbound, causing a significant delay for motorists. Cars were halted on the on-ramp exiting I-5 north leading to the 520 bridge for an extended period of 40 minutes. A police car was seen maneuvering through the congested traffic, prompting drivers to pull to the edges of the limited space. Some drivers even turned off their cars, while others stepped out to walk on the freeway in an attempt to understand the cause of the delay. After 40 minutes of standstill, the traffic started moving again with no apparent signs of any mishap. The incident raised questions among the drivers as no accident was reported on Waze, a popular traffic reporting app.
Answers from Social Media
Social media users shared their experiences and observations about the incident. One user mentioned entering the 520 ramp from Bellevue and seeing a sign warning of an accident on the 520 exit on I-5. The traffic was stationary but suddenly started flowing freely after the exit. The user, however, did not witness the accident from the ramp bridge…