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Salem I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

I-5 Construction Starts Next Week Between Salem and Albany

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports that, starting Thursday, October 3, crews will start prepping the area for construction. All work is weather dependent and subject to change. What You Can Expect: Most work to...
Patterson I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

55 Hour Full Closure of Southbound I-5 in Westley Begins October 4

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform a 55-hour, full closure of southbound I-5 at Ingram Creek Road in Westley to reconstruct the aging bridge deck. The closure will occur from 9:00 p.m. on...
Salem I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

I-5 Traffic in Salem to Shift in Both Directions for the Next Two Years 

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports that road construction is under way on the I-5 corridor in south Salem, between Kuebler Boulevard at Exit 252 and Delaney Road at Exit 248. ODOT is planning...
Oregon I-5 Traffic | Oregon I-5 Construction | I-5 Bridge | I-5 Exit Guide

I-5 Northbound Interstate Bridge to Close September 16 for Maintenance

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports that all northbound lanes of the I-5 Interstate Bridge will close Monday night, September 16 while crews do maintenance work on a support pier. Rolling closures will begin...
Seattle I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

I-5 Lane Closures for Noise Wall Construction in Seattle Begin September 9

Construction on a new noise wall that will block sound from the I-5 express lanes through Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood will get underway Monday, September 9.  Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation...
Oregon I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

I-5 Ramp Closures, Detours in Halsey Begin September 3

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reminds motorists to be aware of upcoming nighttime ramp closures affecting I-5 in Halsey. Scheduled to commence from September 3rd to September 5th, the closures will impact both...
I-5 Traffic | I-5 Exit Guide

Best, and Worst Times to Travel This Labor Day Weekend

INRIX, a leader in transportation data and insights, advises travelers to avoid afternoon and early evening travel on Thursday and Friday due to expected congestion. Instead, hitting the road in the morning is recommended...
Washington I-5 Construction | I-5 Traffic | I-5 Exit Guide

Washington State DOT Suspends Construction Work for Labor Day Weekend

Before the return of yellow school buses and all things pumpkin spice, many people plan summer festivities over Labor Day. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) encourages people to make travel plans now...