Plan for overnight and early morning lane closures on I-5 near Dupont Dec. 10-12

DUPONT – People who use Interstate 5 between the Nisqually River and Mounts Road will want to plan for a series of lane closures.

The lane closures allow Burlington Northern Santa Fe crews to inspect the railroad bridge above the highway.

10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 to 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11:

• Double lane closures on southbound I-5 approaching the trestle.
• Crews will start by closing the two right lanes and move to the left lanes as the inspection progresses.

8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 to 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12:

• Double lane closures on northbound I-5 approaching the trestle.
• Crews will start by closing the two left lanes and move to the right lanes as the inspection progresses.
• During the two right lane closures, Exit 116 to Mounts Road will also close.

Travelers can expect congestion approaching the work zone, especially during early morning commute hours.

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.