Repairs on I-5 begin and travel times can easily double depending on when you choose to travel.  

• Location: Northbound I-5 from I-90 to NE 45th Street.

• Initial Setup: Jan. 9–12, 2026 (Full northbound closure).

• First Phase Reduction: Jan. 12 – June 5, 2026 (Two left lanes closed).

• World Cup Pause: All lanes reopen June 8 – July 10, 2026.

• Second Phase Reduction: July 13 – end of 2026 (Two right lanes closed).

• End of 2026: weekend-long full northbound I-5 closure (work zone removal).

• 2027: expect months-long reductions of southbound I-5 lanes across the Ship Canal Bridge. Crews again will need weekend-long full directional closures of I-5 to install and remove the work zones.  We will share more specific details closer to the planned work.