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 open overnight

The I-5 Express Lanes will remain open northbound overnight to facilitate work within the lanes. They will return to their normal weekday schedule at 5 a.m. the following morning.

July 25

Express Lanes close early

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

July 29 - 31

August 1