New I-5 Bridge Opening Marks Start of a Travel Transformation in South Puget Sound

A bigger and better bridge over Interstate 5 made its debut on June 28, opening to traffic with a promise to improve travel in this busy freight corridor.

The four-lane Wapato Way East Bridge and new State Route 99 roundabout replace the nearby 70th Avenue East Bridge, which is now closed to read more…

The article: New I-5 Bridge Opening Marks Start of a Travel Transformation in South Puget Sound, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

New I-5 Bridge Opening Marks Start of a Travel Transformation in South Puget Sound

A bigger and better bridge over Interstate 5 made its debut on June 28, opening to traffic with a promise to improve travel in this busy freight corridor.

The four-lane Wapato Way East Bridge and new State Route 99 roundabout replace the nearby 70th Avenue East Bridge, which is now closed to read more…

The article: New I-5 Bridge Opening Marks Start of a Travel Transformation in South Puget Sound, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

Washington State DOT Advises to Allow Extra Time if Traveling Memorial Day Weekend

With Memorial Day serving as the unofficial kick-off for summer travel, anyone hitting the roads during the holiday weekend should plan ahead and prepare for additional traffic – especially during peak travel times.

Given an expected increase in traffic this holiday, travelers should be sure t read more…

The article: Washington State DOT Advises to Allow Extra Time if Traveling Memorial Day Weekend, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

Exit Closures, Lane Reductions and Traffic Delays for I-5 Work in Washington

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports the following traffic impacts in Interstate 5 in Pierce and Thurston Counties through Friday, April 30, 2021.

Pierce County

Thursday, April 22

Southbound I-5 exit to Thorne Lane will close from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Friday.Gravelly read more…

The article: Exit Closures, Lane Reductions and Traffic Delays for I-5 Work in Washington, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

Exit Closures, Lane Reductions and Traffic Delays for I-5 Work in Washington

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports the following traffic impacts in Interstate 5 in Pierce and Thurston Counties through Friday, April 30, 2021.

Pierce County

Thursday, April 22

Southbound I-5 exit to Thorne Lane will close from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Friday.Gravelly read more…

The article: Exit Closures, Lane Reductions and Traffic Delays for I-5 Work in Washington, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide