The infamous freeway weave on southbound I-5 in Lynnwood is no more. Sunday morning, the new ramp and tunnel to the 196th exits opened to traffic. It’s hoped the new…
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Lynnwood's freeway weave is now untangled
The infamous freeway weave on southbound I-5 in Lynnwood is no more. Sunday morning, the new ramp and tunnel to the 196th exits opened to traffic. It’s hoped the new…
Video: A weekend of roadwork in 60 seconds
WSDOT just posted a time lapse video of last weekend’s construction project on I-5 at 196th. From the video description: It’s difficult to explain in words what we are doing…
Major freeway ramps in Lynnwood closed all weekend
You might want to plan for traffic backups in Lynnwood this weekend as two major freeway ramps are closed. WSDOT will be closing the ramp from SR 525 to southbound…
WSDOT kicks off construction season at Lynnwood ramp project
Yesterday the state Department of Transportation officially kicked off the 2011 construction season at one of its major projects in Lynnwood. Work is already under way on the “braided ramp”…
Tunnel taking shape along I-5 in Lynnwood
You might not have noticed as you’re driving by on southbound I-5 near 196th, but a tunnel and several walls are taking shape. It’s all part of the “braided ramp”…
Nightly lane closures on I-5 in Lynnwood this week
Construction crews will be back on I-5 this week in the Lynnwood area. If you drive near Alderwood Mall in the evening, you’ll want to plan ahead for nightly lane closures….
Experts give thumbs-up to toll lanes between Lynnwood and Renton
A proposed express toll lane system is a viable and appropriate strategy for improving mobility in the I-405 and SR 167 corridor, according to a new report by national tolling…
What exactly is a 'braided ramp'?
If you’ve driven on I-5 in Lynnwood lately, you’ve undoubtedly noticed all the construction activity. WSDOT is building what’s known as a “braided ramp.” The new ramp from SR 525…
What exactly is a ‘braided ramp’?
If you’ve driven on I-5 in Lynnwood lately, you’ve undoubtedly noticed all the construction activity. WSDOT is building what’s known as a “braided ramp.” The new ramp from SR 525…
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Get an inside look at the work on I-5 near 196th
The Washington State Department of Transportation just produced this video about the project on southbound I-5 near 196th Street SW. It gives you a better idea of how the new …
New ‘braided ramp’ is taking shape
WSDOT is making swift progress on a freeway fix known as a “braided ramp.” The new ramps will separate traffic merging from I-405 and SR 525 to southbound I-5 from traffic…
SR 525 on-ramp to southbound I-5 reduced to one lane for a year
Early tomorrow morning, the SR 525 on-ramp to southbound I-5 will be reduced from two lanes to one lane. The closure will last a year. It’s part of a WSDOT…
Part of I-5 off-ramp to 196th closed tonight and tomorrow night
Part of the southbound I-5 off-ramp to 196th Street SW will be closed tonight and tomorrow night for roadwork. WSDOT crews will close the ramp from southbound I-5 to westbound…
Major I-5 fix in Lynnwood one step closer to reality
Two weeks ago we told you about a project coming to Lynnwood that will help ease congestion on southbound I-5 between I-405 and 196th Street. Today WSDOT awarded the contract…
‘Braided ramp’ to relieve congestion on southbound I-5 near 196th
The state Department of Transportation hopes to alleviate congestion problems in one of Lynnwood’s most problematic traffic areas. Crews will begin construction in July of a “braided ramp” – a…
Work begins to relieve a common backup on 164th Street off-ramp
WSDOT is making changes that will hopefully ease some of the frequent backups on the 164th Street SW off-ramp from southbound I-5. Crews will be modifying the ramp to allow…
Reminder: 44th Avenue West near I-5 closed nightly this week
Don’t forget to add some extra travel time into any late night trips this week. Both directions of 44th Avenue West and the on-ramp to southbound I-5 will be closed…
Making it easier for bikes and walkers to get around Lynnwood
As you’ve probably noticed, two major projects are under way that will make it safer and easier for pedestrians and bicyclists to get around Lynnwood. 44th Avenue West At 44th…
Southbound I-5 off-ramp closed tonight
Work on the new pedestrian overpass at 196th Street SW will require a freeway ramp closure tonight. The ramp from southbound I-5 to westbound 196th Street SW will be closed…