Travelers on Interstate 5 this weekend can expect congestion in both directions near the Nisqually River due to a series of lane closures.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will reduce southbound I-5 to one lane at Mounts Road from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday and from 10 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday for pavement repairs. The ramp from Mounts Road to southbound I-5 will also be closed during the repairs.
There may be little to no activity in the work zone on Sunday morning as concrete from the repairs cures.
WSDOT will reduce northbound I-5 to two lanes approaching the Nisqually River Bridge from 5 a.m. to noon on Saturday and Sunday for bridge repairs. Using a specialized under-bridge inspection truck, WSDOT bridge crews will do the repair work underneath the bridge.
Travelers can expect congestion approaching the work zones during early morning hours and, on Sunday, significant congestion during late morning hours.
WSDOT recommends people travel before or after work hours, consider postponing trips or add extra travel time to help prevent delays, especially on Sunday morning.
