Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be closing I-5 to southbound traffic in Kent beginning Friday, September 26 and continuing through Monday, September 29. Some of the work is weather dependent and subject to change.
I-5 Closure Details
- I-5 Southbound will be closed from SR 516/Kent Des Moines Road (exit 149) to South 272nd Street (exit 147).
- Closure will be from 11:59 p.m. Friday, September 26 – 4:00 a.m. Monday, September 29.
- Crews will replace 60 concrete panels and perform other pavement repair work.
- Local traffic can use SR 99 or Military Road South. Southbound SR 167 will remain open for regional traffic.
- While I-5 is closed, the southbound SR 509 expressway will also close between 24th Avenue South and I-5.
Getting Around
Drivers need to plan ahead, allow extra time and expect congestion. People should consider traveling earlier or later in the day to avoid peak travel hours. If possible, reschedule discretionary trips to help reduce backups for those who must travel. Opting to use transit or carpooling will also relieve stress on local and regional detours.
Why this Closure is Necessary
This closure is part of WSDOT’s ongoing efforts to preserve and improve vital infrastructure.Â
There is never a good weekend for road closures. With a limited season of warm, dry weather, WSDOT must coordinate and plan efficiently to complete work. The number of projects often results in combining weekend closures through the summer and into early fall when the weather starts to become more unpredictable.
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