BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Crews worked most of the day Sunday to clear debris from Interstate 5 landslide left a wide debris path blocking much of the motorway south washington–Canadian border.

Washington Department of Transportation (WDOT) officials said All lanes of northbound I-5 north of Iowa Street bellingham It was closed around 5:45 a.m. following the landslide. The weather event occurred approximately 1 hour north. Seattle It leaves an estimated 2,000 cubic yards of debris on I-5.

A photo shared by the government agency showed a tractor trailer in the middle of the debris field, as well as trees and mud scattered along the highway. WDOT said a tow truck successfully removed the semi-truck that was stuck in mud and debris.

By 2:55 p.m., WDOT said all lanes were reopened after DOT crews and geotechnical engineers cleared 2,000 cubic yards of debris with assistance from the city of Bellingham, Washington State Patrol and local first responders.

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Earlier in the day, WDOT warned of significant precipitation and possible precipitation flood on local roads.

landslides It is common in mountainous regions and can be triggered by rainfall.

Bellingham Airport recorded more than 5 inches of rain over two hours Sunday morning, making it the town’s second-wettest October day in history, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle.