Major I-5 Construction Impacting Patient Northbound Travel to Seattle
If you’re a PacMed patient traveling from the north to Seattle, please be aware of significant delays due to ongoing construction on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge. The Express Lanes Northbound will be closed for the next four weeks, causing major traffic backups during peak hours.
What to Expect
- As of Monday morning, July 21, 2025, at 7:30 AM, delays were already 45 minutes, with traffic backed up to the 145th Street exit.
- By midday, congestion extended all the way to the Mountlake Terrace exit, according to Google Maps.
Timeline
- This phase of construction is expected to last until August 15th.
- A Southbound I-5 closure is also planned for Fall/Winter 2025, as part of the broader Revive I-5 Ship Canal Bridge Preservation Project, which will continue through 2027.
More Info
For full details and updates, visit the official WSDOT project page: https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/revive-i-5-ship-canal-bridge-preservation
Plan Ahead
We recommend:
- Allowing extra travel time for appointments.
- Considering alternate routes or public transit options.
- Rescheduling non-urgent visits if travel becomes too difficult.
Your health and time matter to us—thank you for your patience as we navigate this together.