Gov. Ferguson Updates Public on Landslide Blocking I-5 Northbound Near Bellingham, WA

Northbound I-5 near Bellingham closed indefinitely

A contractor plans to haul away trees and debris starting Sunday. An update on the repair timeline should be released by midweek.

Gov. Ferguson updates public on landslide blocking I-5 northbound near Bellingham, WA

A landslide including bus-sized rocks continues to block I-5 northbound near Bellingham. Governor Ferguson says WSDOT is working on an emergency contract to clear the area.

UPDATE: Northbound I-5 remains closed Friday, March 20, south of Bellingham after slides

Landslide over I-5 south of BellinghamPhoto courtesy WSPBELLINGHAM – Northbound Interstate 5 remains closed Friday, March 20, 2026 after two slides south of Bellingham forced its closure Thursday night, March 19. There is no estimate when lanes will reopen.Washington State Department of Transportation geotechnical engineers will return Saturday morning, March 21, to continue their assessment of the slope’s stability.Until further notice, all nor…