Express lanes

The I-5 Express Lanes help traffic flow during busy travel times. These lanes move in the direction that will relieve the most congestion and are on a typical daily schedule that changes on weekends and occasionally for major events.

I-5 Express Lanes schedule

Monday-Friday

• Southbound - 5 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Northbound - 11:15 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Closed: 11 p.m. - 5 a.m.

Saturday & Sunday

• Southbound - 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Northbound - 1:45 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Closed: 11 p.m. - 8 a.m.

Special events schedule

Express Lanes close early

The I-5 Express Lanes will close early at 9 p.m. to facilitate roadwork within the lanes. They will resume normal operation the following morning.

November 25 

November 26

Express Lanes open late

The I-5 Express Lanes will open at 10 a.m. to accommodate the Seattle Marathon. They will return to their normal weekend schedule at that time.

December 1

Express Lanes on weekend schedule

The I-5 Express Lanes will operate on a weekend hours to accommodate the holiday.

November 28

I-5 Express Lanes map