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Three of Five Northbound I-5 Lanes Closed Near Southcenter for Emergency Repairs
All lanes are expected to re-open by 4 a.m. on Thursday.
UPDATE: WSDOT released a statement just after 5:30 this morning that the lane closures are expected to now last until 6 a.m.
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The emergency replacement of concrete panels that are breaking apart has resulted in an emergency closure of three of the five northbound lanes of Interstate 5 around noon today, Wednesday, Oct. 19, according to the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
The emergency closure is expected to remain in effect through 4 a.m. Thursday.
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WSDOT predicts the lane closures will likely create widespread traffic congestion for personal vehicles and bus traffic throughout South King County and along the I-405 corridor.
The agency urges drivers to plan ahead and allow for extra travel time until the lanes are re-opened.
During the emergency repairs and lane closures, the northbound I-5 HOV lane in Tukwila will be open to everyone, according to WSDOT.
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