Northbound I-5 fully closed in Seattle this weekend
Here's how to get around this weekend's I-5 closure in Seattle
Drivers, be warned, a large stretch of northbound I-5 will be closed in Seattle this weekend, and traffic likely won't let up after. If you're driving north, here are a couple of ways to get around it.
SEATTLE - Drivers be warned, a large stretch of northbound I-5 will be closed in Seattle this weekend, and traffic likely won't let up after.
What To Know:
Northbound I-5 will be fully closed from I-90 to Northeast 45th Street (near University of Washington) from 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 18 through 5 a.m. Monday, July 21.
A map showing I-5 from I-90 to Northeast 45th Street in Seattle and where construction will happen in 2025. (via WSDOT)
Northbound I-5 express lanes will remain open though, along with all downtown express lane ramps.
For people commuting to downtown Seattle, it's recommended to take SR 99 (Aurora Avenue North), Elliott Avenue West to 15th Avenue West, or SR-520 to Montlake Boulevard to get around the closure.
Here's how to get around the I-5 north closure in Seattle
Northbound I-5 will be closed in Seattle this weekend, causing major traffic delays. Here's how to get around it if you're heading north.
Additionally, Edgar Martinez Drive, Dearborn, James Street, Madison Street, or eastbound I-90 to Rainier can be used as well.
Timeline:
After Monday, northbound I-5 will still have some lane reductions through August 15, so expect traffic to persist.
Another full northbound I-5 closure is coming the weekend of Aug. 15-18, affecting the same stretch from I-90 to NE 45th Street. After that, all northbound I-5 lanes are expected to reopen.
This closure is part of the Washington State Department of Transportation's "Revive I-5" project, which aims to repair, resurface and extend the life of the Ship Canal Bridge, along with addressing other maintenance issues along I-5.
Drivers are asked to plan ahead, take transit and expect heavier traffic throughout the duration of the project.
More information can be found on WSDOT's website, and their real-time traffic map also provides up-to-date travel alerts.
Weekend Seattle NB I-5 closures just ‘a taste of what's to come’
The ‘Revive I-5’ project is now underway and that means you can expect some delays and closures this weekend and throughout this summer.
The Source: Information in this story came from the Washington State Department of Transportation.
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