Plan Ahead: WSDOT Details Weekend Road Disruptions and Closures

If you're planning a road trip to Seattle, it's a good idea to have your route planned out. Especially, THIS weekend. There are a number of road closures and detours to be aware of. According to WSDOT:

“Every day is a good day when you paint…map” or whatever Bob Ross said. After a mild winter, our happy little Paint Map trees bloomed a bit early with some closures you should know about if you’re traveling in the Seattle area.

Eastbound SR 18 is closed between Issaquah-Hobart Road and I-90 from Thursday 9pm to 5am Monday. During this closure, drivers should use alternate routes, and plan for added travel time.

Southbound I-405 is closed between SR 167 and SR 169 from Friday at 11:59pm to 4am Monday. Drivers will follow a signed detour route.

Northbound I-5 over the Ship Canal Bridge is reduced to two lanes. The EXPRESS lanes remain open northbound 24/7.

WSDOT reminds motorists that information is available to help plan your travel route. You an search by real-time map or by road or ferry routes on the WSDOT website.

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Always plan ahead for delays, and add extra travel time to your commute when detours are in place. Follow signs, and be patient.

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