Semi cleared from SR 167, snarling traffic

A semi-truck blocked all but one lane of northbound State Route 167 near 15th Street Northwest in Auburn for most of Monday afternoon,

A semi-truck blocked all but one lane of northbound State Route 167 near 15th Street Northwest in Auburn for most of Monday afternoon.

Authorities were on scene at 1 p.m. working to clear the road. Firefighters said there were no injuries. By 3:50 p.m., the road was cleared.

WSDOT said traffic was backing up quickly behind the semi. By 2:30, one lane was back open northbound.