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Interstate 5 (I-5) News. Department of Transportation press releases, I-5 construction reports, I-5 traffic reports, travel weather news, special events, and other timely information of interest to I-5 travelers.

Seattle, Washington I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

First of Two Weekend-Long I-5 Express Lane Closures in Seattle September 11-14

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that people traveling to, through and around Seattle should plan for two upcoming weekend-long closures of...
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Current I-5 Gas Prices – What Labor Day Weekend Travelers Need to Know

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I-5 motorists heading out for the 2026 Labor Day weekend (September 5–7) face elevated fuel costs, especially on the West Coast. National averages hover...
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California DOT Suspending Most Lane Closures for 2026 Labor Day Holiday

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The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is suspending planned lane closures across many regions for the 2026 Labor Day holiday, though certain major weekend...
Oregon I-5 Traffic | Oregon I-5 Construction | I-5 Bridge | I-5 Exit Guide

Expect Delays on I-5 Interstate Bridge Friday, August 28-29

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The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) alerts motorists to expect delays of 15 to 25 minutes on the Interstate Bridge from 10:00 p.m. to...
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Best, and Worst Times to Travel This Labor Day Weekend 2026

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Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7, creating a long weekend that unofficially marks the end of summer. Millions of Americans will hit...
Seattle I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

Washington State DOT Suspends Road Construction During Labor Day Holiday

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) urges travelers to plan ahead, stay alert and give themselves extra time to get to their destinations...
Portland I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

I-5 Closure in Rose Quarter Starts September 11: Plan Ahead Now

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The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reminds motorists that the one-month countdown starts today for the extended closure of southbound I-5 in the Rose...
Salem I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

I-5 Traffic Shift August 2 Between Kuebler Boulevard and Delaney Road

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The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports the following I-5 work that will have an impact on traveling through the area. All work is...
Salem I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

Southbound I-5 Traffic Shifts in Oregon July 23

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The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is executing a traffic reconfiguration on southbound Interstate 5 between Exit 252 and Exit 248. On the evening...
Oregon I-5 Traffic | Oregon I-5 Construction | I-5 Bridge | I-5 Exit Guide

I-5 Interstate Bridge Closed Wednesday-Thursday Nights for Maintenance

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The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports that I-5 on the Interstate Bridge will close in one direction each night thru July 16 for routine...
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