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New I-5 HOV Lane Through Joint Base Lewis-McChord Now Open

The Washington State Department of Transportation has announced that just weeks after travelers began experiencing quicker trips during peak commute hours on northbound Interstate 5 in Lakewood, a second new high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane is open.

On Saturday morning, July 31, the read more…

The article: New I-5 HOV Lane Through Joint Base Lewis-McChord Now Open, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

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I-5 Interstate Bridge Will Close for Maintenance Work August 14

The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that maintenance work will shut down I-5 the Interstate Bridge on August 14.

Work will include adjusting the counter-weights, patching the road deck and making improvements to the lighting and the electrical system.

Here is the schedule:

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The article: I-5 Interstate Bridge Will Close for Maintenance Work August 14, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

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Interstate Bridge Lifts of up to 25 Minutes on July 16, 17 and 18

The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that both spans of the I-5 Interstate Bridge will see intermittent night lifts lasting as long as 25 minutes on three nights, July 16-18, while ODOT crews oil six miles of bridge cable.

During lifts, the sidewalks will be closed to pedestrians read more…

The article: Interstate Bridge Lifts of up to 25 Minutes on July 16, 17 and 18, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

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New I-5 Bridge Opening Marks Start of a Travel Transformation in South Puget Sound

A bigger and better bridge over Interstate 5 made its debut on June 28, opening to traffic with a promise to improve travel in this busy freight corridor.

The four-lane Wapato Way East Bridge and new State Route 99 roundabout replace the nearby 70th Avenue East Bridge, which is now closed to read more…

The article: New I-5 Bridge Opening Marks Start of a Travel Transformation in South Puget Sound, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

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A Smoother Ride Coming to I-5 in Clark County Washington this Summer

Travelers along Interstate 5 will soon say goodbye to cracks, ruts and potholes and hello to a smoother ride in northern Clark County.

Beginning Tuesday, July 6 the Washington State Department of Transportation’s contractor, Granite Construction Company, will start work t read more…

The article: A Smoother Ride Coming to I-5 in Clark County Washington this Summer, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

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Washington State DOT Advises to Allow Extra Time if Traveling Memorial Day Weekend

With Memorial Day serving as the unofficial kick-off for summer travel, anyone hitting the roads during the holiday weekend should plan ahead and prepare for additional traffic – especially during peak travel times.

Given an expected increase in traffic this holiday, travelers should be sure t read more…

The article: Washington State DOT Advises to Allow Extra Time if Traveling Memorial Day Weekend, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

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New I-5 Exit in Washington Opens in June

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that a permanent change to a busy southbound Interstate 5 exit in Lakewood is a sign that construction on I-5 from Gravelly Lake Drive to 41st Division Drive is nearing completion.

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The article: New I-5 Exit in Washington Opens in June, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

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Night Lane Closures This Week on Oregon Interstate Bridge

The Oregon Department of Transportation will close two lanes for two nights each on the northbound and southbound spans of the Interstate Bridge Monday through Thursday nights next week for work on the bridge cameras.

One lane will remain open at all times during the work.

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The article: Night Lane Closures This Week on Oregon Interstate Bridge, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

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Three Epic Road Trips Through Monterey County, California

With California set to fully reopen by mid-June and the majority of Americans ready to hit the road and explore, Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Monterey County CVB) has compiled a list of must-discover routes and corresponding not-to-miss local dishes and signature beverages read more…

The article: Three Epic Road Trips Through Monterey County, California, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

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Weekend I-5 Closures April-May 2021 in Burbank-Glendale

The California Department of Transportation reports that from April 30 – May 3, 2021, and from May 7 – 10, 2021, in Burbank, Glendale and Los Angeles:

Northbound I-5 will be reduced to only two lanes in Burbank between Alameda Avenue and Burbank Boulevard, andMultiple ramps and freeway read more…

The article: Weekend I-5 Closures April-May 2021 in Burbank-Glendale, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

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