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Washington State Department of Transportation
Northwest Region – 15700 Dayton Avenue N – Shoreline, WA 98133 – 206-440-4000
TRAVEL ADVISORY
Aug. 12, 2026
Contact: Ryan McCrary, communications, 206-586-1299 (mobile)
Two days of northbound I-5 lane reductions in Bellingham start Saturday, Aug. 15, for maintenance
BELLINGHAM – Northbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to a single lane for two days beginning Saturday, Aug 15, in Bellingham.
Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will replace concrete panels during the lane reductions, creating a smoother ride for people traveling through the area.
What to expect
From 6 to 10 a.m. daily Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16, northbound I-5 will be reduced to a single lane between Samish Way and Texas Street (mileposts 252-254). People traveling in the area should plan for delays and do their part to keep the road crew safe by slowing down and removing distractions.
The Iowa Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 also will close from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.
This work needs dry weather, and one or more days may be rescheduled if it rains.
Receive real-time roadway information via the WSDOT mobile app or the real-time travel map.
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