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Since then, drivers have detoured as far as 6 miles, often wasting 30 to 60 minutes.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2022

Commuters, delivery vehicles and bicyclists have detoured slightly uphill onto Eastlake Avenue East, where they also slowed for workers building a scientific research building.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2021