Sign bridge installation closes lanes on I-5 near I-90 in Seattle next week

Starting next Monday, Dec. 9, late night drivers and early risers should be prepared for multiple nights of lane and ramp closures on Interstate 5 in downtown Seattle.

December 15, 2013 9:42 pm

Starting next Monday, Dec. 9, late night drivers and early risers should be prepared for multiple nights of lane and ramp closures on Interstate 5 in downtown Seattle.

The closures will provide contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation with room to install a new sign bridge spanning all lanes of northbound I-5.

Closure details

  • Monday, Dec. 9 – Two of four lanes on northbound I-5 between I-90 and the Washington State Convention Center will close from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. The off-ramp to Edgar Martinez Way also will close.
  • Tuesday, Dec. 10 – Two of four lanes on northbound I-5 and one lane on southbound I-5 between I-90 and the Washington State Convention Center will close from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 11 – One of four lanes on northbound I-5 between I-90 and the Washington State Convention Center will close from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • UPDATE: Thursday, Dec. 12 –Two of four lanes on northbound I-5 between I-90 and the Washington State Convention Center will close from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

In the Seattle area, drivers can check the latest roadway conditions with WSDOT’s online travel tools, such as the Seattle traffic page, the What’s Happening Now page, Twitter feed or mobile app.