Heads up if you are traveling to Seattle in June, July or August, 2025. The Washington State Department of Transportation is planning repair work to the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge over Portage Bay on the following dates, with the following impacts:

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

If you plan to go to Seattle, expect traffic impacts and take alternate routes if at all possible. Better yet, take transit to your destination.

Keep an eye on the project webpage and WSDOT blog for additional updates.

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