Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators shut down lanes of Seattle’s Interstate 5 for more than three hours.
The event caused a 6-mile backup.
Dozens of drivers and an ambulance are stuck on I-5 as the protesters block traffic. Protest is also blocking Olive Way overpass. @komonews pic.twitter.com/4IAmwr4InY
— Jeremy Harris (@JeremyHarrisTV) January 6, 2024
Demonstrators began blocking the road at around 1:15 pm.
The Washington State Department of Transportation shared updates on the situation on X, advising drivers to use alternative routes.
Activists left their vehicles on the road after being told to leave, requiring authorities to tow the cars.
The road was cleared after 6 pm.
ALL CLEAR: Busy day for the Washington State Dept. of Transportation. Tow trucks had to remove 11 vehicles from I-5 near Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Will any of these activists face consequences beyond a few tickets?@FrontlinesTPUSA @TPUSA@GovInslee @wastatepatrol… pic.twitter.com/3tF6OYAGZm
— Jonathan Choe Journalist (Seattle) (@choeshow) January 7, 2024
Last month, American Faith reported that Seattle law enforcement was told to allow a pro-Palestine demonstration to take place on a bridge during rush hour traffic.
More than 100 pro-Palestine activists protested on University Bridge, calling for a “ceasefire in Gaza.”
The bridge was closed for more than three hours.
