Washington State drivers should brace for heavy traffic and major detours this weekend as northbound I-5 shuts down completely between I-90 and NE 45th Street.

Full Northbound I-5 Closure From I-90 to NE 45th Street

According to a Washington State Department of Transportation posting on Facebook, the closure begins 11:59 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, and lasts until 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18.

As advised by the DOT , during that time, all northbound lanes in the stretch will be closed, but the I-5 express lanes will remain open for northbound travel.

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If you are traveling to the westside, you should expect significant delays in both directions and consider alternate routes or public transportation to avoid gridlock.

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