A section of Interstate 5 in Cowlitz County, Washington, was closed on Thursday evening due to a large mudslide.
The mudslide took place on the northbound lanes at mile marker 23, near Woodlands, Washington, about 29 miles north of Portland.
One vehicle was hit by falling rocks, but no one was injured.
The Washington State Dept. of Transportation said the closure is expected to last all night. Trucks are being allowed to park for the night at the Clark County Fairgrounds, off Northeast 179th Street.
Shutting down NB I5 on-ramps Exit 14 Ridgefield & Exit 16 La Center to prevent traffic heading to landslide at mp23 #WoodlandSlide
— Trooper Will Finn (@wspd5pio) February 17, 2017
I5 northbound blocked at MP 23. Be patient, follow signs and directions. We're working hard to get this figured out. #I5block23
— Cowlitz Sheriff (@SheriffCowlitz) February 17, 2017
Here's the blocking slide. One vehicle was hit, no injury. #I5block23 pic.twitter.com/SvkVnHPpFD
— Cowlitz Sheriff (@SheriffCowlitz) February 17, 2017
WDOT also confirms Clark County Fairgrounds open to receive semi-trucks blocked by I5 northbound closure.
— Cowlitz DEM (@CowlitzDEM) February 17, 2017