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US 12 over I-5 closes nightly for bridge repairs

Monday, August 17, 2026

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US 12 over I-5 will close one lane nightly from 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, to 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, for bridge repairs.

Travelers must follow a signed detour using northbound I-5 to Exit 71 for SR 508, then southbound back to US 12. WSDOT warns of delays and advises drivers to slow down.

The closure ends Aug. 20, 2026, with detours in place for the duration. Local access is not affected by this closure.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction

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US 12 over I-5 will close one lane nightly“From 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 to 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20: A single lane of US 12 over I-5 (milepost 66.5) will close nightly for bridge repairs.”
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The closure starts on Monday, Aug. 10No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The closure ends on Thursday, Aug. 20No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The closure ends on Aug. 20, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Travelers must follow a signed detour using northbound I-5“Flaggers will direct travelers to a signed detour using northbound I-5 to Exit 71 for SR 508, then southbound back to US 12.”
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The detour includes Exit 71 for SR 508“Flaggers will direct travelers to a signed detour using northbound I-5 to Exit 71 for SR 508, then southbound back to US 12.”
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Travelers must then take southbound back to US 12No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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WSDOT warns of delays“Slow down, stay focused and expect delays.”
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WSDOT advises drivers to slow down“Slow down, stay focused and expect delays.”
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Detours will be in place for the durationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Local access is not affected by this closureNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.