The early-morning I-5 commute near DuPont won’t be so smooth this week. Here’s why
Overnight and early-morning commuters who use Interstate 5 between the Nisqually River and Mounts Road will want to plan for a series of lane closures, according to the state Department of Transportation.
The lane closures will allow Burlington Northern Santa Fe crews to inspect the railroad bridge that crosses above the freeway.
Here’s the plan:
▪ Double lane closures on southbound I-5 begin at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, and last until 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11. Crews will start by closing the two right lanes and move to the left lanes as the inspection progresses, according to WSDOT.
▪ Double lane closures on northbound I-5 begin at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 and last until 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. Crews will start by closing the two left lanes and move to the right lanes as the inspection progresses.
During the two right-lane closures, the Exit 116 to Mounts Road will be closed, according to WSDOT.
Travelers can expect congestion approaching the work zone.
This story was originally published December 8, 2024 at 3:33 PM.
