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I-5 lane closure in Puyallup starts Aug. 15

Saturday, August 15, 2026
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Northbound I-5 will lose its left lane for maintenance between Samish Way (milepost 252) and Iowa Street (milepost 254) from 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, to Sunday, Aug. 16. The Iowa Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 will also close from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The closure affects daily commutes during morning rush hours. WSDOT states the work will be completed by 10 a.m. Sunday. Travelers are advised to expect delays and consider alternate routes during the specified times.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction
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    Northbound I-5 will lose its left lane for maintenance“005: Daily from 6 to 10 a.m. starting Saturday, Aug. 15 to Sunday, Aug. 16, the left lane of northbound Interstate 5 will be closed for maintenance between Samish Way (milepost 252) and Iowa Street (milepost 254). The Iowa Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.”
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    The maintenance is between Samish Way (milepost 252) and Iowa Street (milepost 254)“005: Daily from 6 to 10 a.m. starting Saturday, Aug. 15 to Sunday, Aug. 16, the left lane of northbound Interstate 5 will be closed for maintenance between Samish Way (milepost 252) and Iowa Street (milepost 254). The Iowa Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.”
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    The maintenance will occur from 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15“005: Daily from 6 to 10 a.m. starting Saturday, Aug. 15 to Sunday, Aug. 16, the left lane of northbound Interstate 5 will be closed for maintenance between Samish Way (milepost 252) and Iowa Street (milepost 254). The Iowa Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.”
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    The maintenance will continue to Sunday, Aug. 16“005: Daily from 6 to 10 a.m. starting Saturday, Aug. 15 to Sunday, Aug. 16, the left lane of northbound Interstate 5 will be closed for maintenance between Samish Way (milepost 252) and Iowa Street (milepost 254). The Iowa Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.”
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    The Iowa Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 will also close“The Iowa Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.”
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    The closure of the Iowa Street on-ramp will be from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday“The Iowa Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.”
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    The closure affects daily commutes during morning rush hoursNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    WSDOT states the work will be completed by 10 a.m. SundayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    Travelers are advised to expect delays during the specified times“Slow down, stay focused and expect delays.”
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    Travelers are advised to consider alternate routes during the specified timesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.

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