News / Published on May 29, 2025

Do you have a plan for summertime traffic on I-5?

We’ve got suggestions! The countdown is on until Revive I-5 Ship Canal Bridge Preservation begins.
A photo of the Ship Canal Bridge at sunset in Seattle The logos for the REVIVE I-5 project and WSDOT appear on the photo.

 

Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin lane closures for construction on I-5 in a few weeks and it’s not too early to start planning your commute and travel options.

What’s happening?

There will be major construction this summer for the Revive I-5: Ship Canal Bridge Preservation project. Here are the dates of the planned closures:  

  • June 20 – 23: Northbound I-5 two-lane reduction across Ship Canal Bridge
  • July 18 – 21: Full northbound I-5 closure from I-90 interchange to Northeast 45th Street
  • July 21 – Aug. 15: Northbound I-5 two-lane reduction across Ship Canal Bridge
  • Aug. 15 – Aug. 18: Full northbound I-5 closure from I-90 interchange to Northeast 45th Street

Closing lanes on I-5 in the summer is a big deal! Here are some suggestions to start planning:

  • Consider riding transit — it's the best, most reliable way to get around and youth 18 and under ride free.
  • You can expect longer travel times, so consider adjusting when you travel, if you can.
  • Stay informed—find the most up to date info on WSDOT's project website.

Use travel planning tools like WSDOT's app and Community Transit’s Plan My Trip, or  King County Metro and Sound Transit trip planners, or another app such as Google Maps to plan your transit trip. You can also sign up to get digital alerts.

Just ask!

Community Transit and King County Metro offer personalized bus planning through their customer service centers.

Community Transit Customer Care:

WSDOT info

 

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Written by Monica Spain, Public Information Officer