Submitted by Washington State Department of Transportation
After a busy weekend, crews plan to return this coming weekend to Olympia where they will finish replacement of a northbound Interstate 5 bridge expansion joint.
Although there were delays, the Washington State Department of Transportation thanks drivers who helped prevent major backups.
Unless drivers again make plans or go early or late in the day, WSDOT expects I-5 traffic woes in Olympia will likely happen again this coming weekend. Drivers also can expect delays on southbound US 101 approaching I-5.
10:00 p.m. Friday, July 28 through 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 31
- Northbound I-5 approaching Lacey will reduce to two lanes.
What if drivers must use northbound I-5 in Olympia?
- Expect considerable delays with miles of stop-and-go traffic.
- Due to around-the-clock lane closures, drivers are urged to consider traveling through the area early before 9:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
- Allow plenty of extra time to reach travel destinations.
Real-time traveler information is available from the WSDOT app and by following the WSDOT regional Twitter feed.
