 May 17, 2024
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 Southbound Interstate 5 in Bellingham will be reduced to single lane between the Lakeway Drive and Samish Way exits from 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 19, to 11 a.m. Monday, May 20.
Are you traveling southbound on Interstate 5 in Bellingham this weekend? You should expect to see the right lane closed between Lakeway Drive (milepost 253) and Samish Way (milepost 252). Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 19, until 11 a.m. Monday, May 20, our crews will remove and replace a broken concrete panel. The I-5 off-ramp to Samish Way also will close, and a signed detour will be in place.
The lane reduction allows crews to safely perform necessary repair work on I-5. Please plan for additional travel time, slow down and pay attention in our work zones, and be kind to our crews!
Expect increased congestion on major routes, such as I-5, US 2 and I-90
 Memorial Day weekend is often the unofficial start of summer and planning ahead now is a great jumpstart to holiday travels. To help travel planning, we released travel charts for the holiday weekend. The charts include the best (and worst) times to travel on major routes, such as I-5 between Olympia and Tacoma, US 2, I-90 and the I-5/U.S.-Canadian border.
Holiday weekends often mean increased traffic and congestion on roadways. Travelers are strongly encouraged to be patient, expect delays and stay alert. All Washington state ferry routes also are expected to be busy.
We often have special events and roadwork taking place in the Northend, including construction projects, maintenance and repairs. We always try to minimize any effects to travel, but sometimes it is necessary to close a lane to do the work or create a safe work zone for our crews.
While we aren't doing a lot of roadwork this week, our crews will still be out monitoring and keeping the roads safe. If you spot them, slow down and give them space to work! A huge thanks to our crews for all their hard work through the holidays.
Want more information? Visit our real time travel center, where these projects and repairs can be found on our travel map, and download our app to receive alerts directly to your smartphone.
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Saturday, May 18
- From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the Blaine Block Party will close both directions of State Route 548 in Blaine between Martin Street (milepost 13) and G Street (milepost 14).
Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19
- From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Camano Island Studio Tour may cause extra congestion on SR 532 on Camano Island between East Camano Drive (milepost 0) and the Stillaguamish River Bridge (milepost 3).
Sunday to Monday, May 19-20
- From 6 a.m. Sunday, May 19, to 6 a.m. Monday, May 20, maintenance crews will close the right lane of southbound I-5 in Bellingham between Lakeway Drive (milepost 253) and Samish Way (milepost 252) for concrete panel repairs.
Monday, May 20
- From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. maintenance crews will close the northbound I-5 Bow Hill safety rest area north of Burlington for septic maintenance and inspections.
Tuesday, May 21
- From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. maintenance crews will close the southbound I-5 Bow Hill safety rest area north of Burlington for septic maintenance and inspections.
- From 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. maintenance crews will close the left lane of southbound I-5 in Bellingham between Bakerview Road (milepost 258) and SR 542/Sunset Drive (milepost 255) for shoulder maintenance.
Wednesday, May 22
- From 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. maintenance crews will close the left lane of southbound I-5 in Bellingham between Iowa Street (milepost 254) and SR 11/Old Fairhaven Parkway (milepost 250) for shoulder maintenance.
- From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PSE crews will alternate traffic on SR 20 in Concrete between Everett Avenue (milepost 89) and east of Cascade Road (milepost 110) for fire prevention inspections.
Wednesday to Thursday, May 22-23
- From 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, to 6 a.m. Thursday, May 23, Potelco crews will alternate traffic on SR 548/Grandview Road between Vista Drive (milepost 1) and Olson Road (milepost 2) for utility work.
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Travelers should expect to see low-flying aircraft flying over SR 20 in Concrete to support Washington State Department of Agriculture's efforts to eradicate spongy months, an invasive species in Washington. This work is weather permitting.
While we recognize low-flying planes can bcool, please slow down and pay attention.
For more information follow: Invasive Moths | Washington State Department of Agriculture
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