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Salem I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

I-5 Exit 248 Ramp Closure in Salem July 12–14

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The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announces a scheduled 48-hour closure of the southbound I-5 Exit 248 off-ramp to Delaney Road SE. The ramp...
Washington I-5 Traffic | Washington I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

Revive I-5 Returns in Seattle With Full Northbound Freeway Closure July 10-13

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that Revive I-5 construction is returning to Seattle with a full closure of northbound I-5 from...
Seattle, Washington I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

Washington State DOT Suspends Most Highway Construction for July 4th Weekend

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Travel will be busy across Washington State – no matter where and how people choose to get around. Holiday weekends regularly bring increased traffic and...
Washington I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

New Northbound, Southbound I-5 HOV Lanes Open in DuPont

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that travelers will notice the opening of new I-5 high occupancy vehicle lanes in the DuPont...
Oregon Bus-on-Shoulder | I-5 Exit Guide

Oregon DOT: Plan Ahead for Busy July 4th Weekend Travel

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With the July 4th holiday falling on Friday this year, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) expects a busy three-day weekend for travel. With more people on the road, crashes and fatalities often...
Salem I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

Traffic Alert: Full I-5 Closures, Detours in Oregon June 22, 23 and 24

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The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will implement full nightly closures of northbound and southbound I-5 between Exit 252 (Kuebler Boulevard) and Exit 248...
I-5 Traffic | I-5 Exit Guide

Best, and Worst Times to Travel This 2026 July 4th Holiday

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AAA and INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights, expect the weekend of July 4th will be the busiest on the roads, starting Thursday, July 2.
I-5 Traffic | I-5 Exit Guide

AAA Predicts Record 72.2 Million U.S. Travelers for July 4th Holiday 2026

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AAA forecasts that 72.2 million U.S. residents will undertake domestic trips of at least 50 miles from home during the July 4th holiday window...
California I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

I-5 Multi-Lane Closures in Sun Valley for Bridge Repairs June 8-12

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The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is planning overnight lane closures on southbound I-5 in Sun Valley and overnight street closures on Sheldon Street,...
Cottonwood Creek Bridge | CalTrans

Long Delays Anticipated on I-5 for Cottonwood Creek Bridge Work

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The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) reports that major bridge work is underway on I-5 at the Cottonwood Creek Bridge, approximately 15 miles south...
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