TACOMA– People who use northbound Interstate 5 overnight will want to plan for an overnight closure and detour.
10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, until 3 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22
- Northbound I-5 will close approaching Exit 133/City Center.
- The eastbound SR 16 HOV ramp to northbound I-5 will close.
The closure allows Washington State Department of Transportation crews to make an in-depth scan of the road surface for future repairs.
During the work, northbound I-5 travelers will follow a signed detour at Exit 133/City Center. Eastbound SR 16 HOV travelers will use the mainline ramp to access northbound I-5.
The closure and detours are not expected to add extra travel time.
This work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled.
Whenever near work zones please:
- Slow down – drive the posted speeds for worker and traveler safety.
- Be kind –workers are out there helping to keep people safe and improve the roadways.
- Pay attention – both to workers directing travelers and surrounding traffic.
- Stay calm – expect delays, leave early or take alternate routes if possible; no meeting or appointment is worth risking someone’s life.
Travelers are encouraged to sign up for email updates about work on state roads in Pierce County. Real-time travel information is available from the WSDOT app and statewide travel map.