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Seattle's I-5 Construction Starts: Long-Term Lane Closures Ahead

1/10/2026

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Major construction on Interstate 5 in Seattle begins this weekend, creating a long-term Ship Canal Bridge work zone, according to Transportation Secretary Julie Meredith.
Northbound lanes will close from late Friday night to early Monday to establish the work zone.
After reopening, two left lanes will remain closed until early June as part of the Revive I-5 project.

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Major construction on Interstate 5 in Seattle begins this weekend, creating a long-term Ship Canal Bridge work zone, according to Transportation Secretary Julie Meredith.
Northbound lanes will close from late Friday night to early Monday to establish the work zone.
After reopening, two left lanes will remain closed until early June as part of the Revive I-5 project.