Express lanes
Find schedule information and view a map of the I-5 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
The I-5 Express Lanes will close early
The I-5 Express Lanes will close early on the following dates to accommodate roadwork within the lanes.
April 21-24
May 1
May 5-8
The northbound I-5 Express Lanes access from 9th Avenue/Pike Street will close early at 9 p.m.
April 29
May 1
The I-5 Express Lanes will remain open northbound overnight
April 28
April 30
I-5 Express Lanes map
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