We’re in the final week of this summer’s Revive I-5 northbound construction, with southbound construction on the way later this year. 

This weekend, there will be another full northbound I-5 closure from I-90 interchange to NE 45th Street.

Let’s stay moving by choosing transit, biking, and carpooling! The Commuter Hotline is open until 6pm Friday, August 15 to help you plan your weekend trip. Call us at (206) 613-3132. 

What’s happening when:

🚧 Now until 11:59pm on Friday, Aug. 15 – Northbound I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge is reduced to two lanes.

⛔Aug. 15 – Aug. 18 – I-5 north is fully closed from the I-90 interchange to NE 45th street to remove the work zone. The freeway will be closed starting at 11:59pm Friday and will re-open early Monday morning.

🚗Express lanes are open northbound 24/7 during construction through early morning Aug. 18. Express lanes will resume normal operation once construction ends.

🚧Work will shift to southbound I-5 lanes later this fall. Revive I-5 construction will continue through 2027. 

Aug. 15 – 18 Full weekend closure of northbound I-5 from I-90 to NE 45th St. Express lanes will be open northbound.

Fast Frequent Transit Routes into Downtown Seattle

Route 44 and Route 48, along with the addition of dedicated 24/7 bus lanes for the E Line on Aurora Ave N, are paving the way for smoother, more reliable travel across the city. For more information regarding the upgraded routes, click this link to more information.  

Map of key transit routes, many of which have recently received upgrades. Graphic: SDOT  

I need to drive, what do I need to know? 

People traveling north of downtown Seattle during the full closure weekend Aug 15 – 18. should use the express lanes. The I-5 express lanes will run northbound during the full closures 24/7.  

What exits will be open for people driving to downtown?  

Exit 164B (Edgar Martinez Drive) and Exit 164A (Dearborn, James, or Madison Streets) will be open. All other northbound I-5 exits to downtown Seattle will be closed during the two weekend closures.   

I am traveling southbound, what do I do? 

People commuting southbound should leave earlier to avoid additional traffic due to the express lanes not operating.   

If you need support planning your trip on transit, bike, or multi-modal transportation, reach out to Commute Seattle!  

Commute Seattle is providing a Commuter Hotline until Friday Aug. 15 to help you plan your transit, bike, or carpool commute.   

We’re a team of downtown commuters and trip-planning specialists ready to help you try a new way of getting around.   

Call us at (206) 613-3132 Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm PST.  

Where can I find more information about Revive I-5?

To stay informed about WSDOT’s Revive I-5 project:  

Visit WSDOT’s project page  

Sign up for WSDOT email updates  

Email revivei5@wsdot.wa.gov or call (206) 440-4350  

Other Resources for getting around: