The SR 99 tunnel was closed during rush hour on Thursday morning, backing up streets all over downtown Seattle.
SEATTLE — The State Route 99 tunnel has reopened in both directions after a power outage closed it completely for hours Thursday morning.
The closure caused traffic backups on city streets all around downtown Seattle, where drivers were being diverted.
The source of the power outage was discovered to be downed wires, which fell across the intersection at 4th Avenue South and South Hanford Street, according to Seattle City Light.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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