I-5 south lane reduction starts October 10

A map showing I-5 from 520 through Greenlake, with the southbound side of the ship canal bridge marked in red, with dates listed (included in article below)

Revive I5 work is planned to continue October through January, during weekend lane reductions. The I5 express lanes will be southbound 24 hours a day during these closures. Closures start as early as 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday on the following weekends:

  • Oct. 10-13
  • Oct. 17-20
  • Oct. 31-Nov. 3
  • Nov. 21-24
  • Dec. 5-8
  • Jan 9-12, 2026

To read more about this work, visit the WSDOT project site.

UW Transportation Services strongly encourages all UW community members to plan ahead and take alternative modes of transportation whenever possible to reduce traffic impact.