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Seattle I-5 Traffic: Live Cameras, Crashes & Road Conditions

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Check I-5 traffic in Seattle, Washington using the traffic map and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) camera views below. Review reported congestion, incidents and construction before traveling. Information availability and update times vary by source; conditions may change before reports appear.

Real-Time Seattle Area Traffic MapReal-Time traffic information and alerts about accidents, police, and hazards Courtesy of WAZE.com

Seattle Area Traffic CamerasLive Feeds From the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)

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Seattle, Washington I-5 Traffic | I-5 Construction | I-5 Exit Guide

Seattle’s I-5 Ship Canal Bridge Nears 2026 Construction Milestone

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Long-term lane reductions could be removed as early as weekend of October 30 - November 2, marking the end of major work in 2026 A...
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Major I-5 HOV Construction Project Completed in DuPont/JBLM

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After three years of construction, crews have completed a major project intended to increase safety, reduce congestion and improve access to communities. The project...
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Multi-Phase I-5 Upgrades Cover Over Six Miles in Southwest Washington

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has initiated targeted replacement of deteriorated concrete panels along a critical segment of I-5 between Vancouver and...
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Seattle Area Insider TipsThe Inside Scoop From Seasoned I-5 Travelers

Timing is Everything: Avoid driving through between 7-9:30 AM and 3:30-7 PM on weekdays if possible. Seattle's traffic is notoriously bad, and I-5 can become a parking lot. Even weekends see heavy congestion midday. Very early morning or late evening are your best bets.

The Express Lanes Reverse: The center express lanes on I-5 change direction based on time of day (southbound during morning rush, northbound during evening). Pay attention to the overhead signs with green arrows/red X's—going the wrong way is dangerous and happens to confused drivers.

Stay in Middle Lanes Through Downtown: The right lanes frequently become exit-only with little warning, especially through the downtown corridor. The left lane can also be HOV-restricted during rush hours. Middle lanes are usually your safest bet for through traffic.

The I-5/I-90 Split Backs Up: The interchange where I-90 meets I-5 (near downtown) creates major bottlenecks in both directions. If you're not exiting, get left well in advance. Southbound, the express lanes end here and merge back, causing sudden congestion.

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