Seattle drivers faced heavy congestion Thursday morning after a crash on westbound State Route 520 temporarily blocked multiple lanes during rush hour. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the collision was first reported around 9:45 a.m., affecting the HOV lane and two general-purpose lanes near Montlake Boulevard. Traffic was redirected through the gore point while emergency crews responded to the scene. No major injuries have been reported, but the incident caused miles of backups stretching across Lake Washington and toward the I-5 interchange. Commuters reported delays exceeding 30 minutes in some areas. By late morning, WSDOT confirmed…