Drivers are encouraged to avoid Interstate 5 and US 101 in Olympia over the weekends of Sept. 12 and 19 while crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation repair a bridge expansion joint.

Day and night lane and ramp closures are expected to cause lengthy backups and traffic delays. During the daytime hours, I-5 will be reduced to two lanes in each direction over the two weekends. At night, I-5 will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

Consider delaying discretionary trips, traveling early or using alternate routes. Find specifics on the lane and ramp closures on the the WSDOT's project Web page.

Closure information

Visit WSDOT's project Web page for details about the expected lane closures on I-5 in Olympia.