Tim Walz visit snarls traffic on I-90, SR-520 in Seattle, WA

SEATTLE - Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is attending a fundraising event in the Seattle area on Tuesday, and drivers are experiencing significant traffic delays on I-5 and SR-520 during their morning commute.

At around 8:17 a.m., the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced that northbound I-5 was closed through downtown Seattle, and eastbound SR-520 from I-5 was closed.

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is urging the public to drive safely, saying that one car crash during this time of congestion could bring traffic to a screeching halt.

At 9:50 a.m., the SPD announced that roads throughout Seattle should have returned to normal. Traffic could pick up again once Walz leaves the fundraising event.

Walz will be attending an event at a private venue in Hunts Point. The fundraiser was set to begin at 9 a.m., but specifics regarding the venue and the fundraising goals have not been made public.

According to the Washington State Democrats, no public events are scheduled during Walz' visit to Washington state.

Traffic expected during VP candidate Tim Walz's WA visit

Tim Walz is coming to the Seattle area Monday night and will be heading out Tuesday morning. Traffic congestion is expected during his arrival and departure.