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
Tuesday December 7 and Wednesday December 8 nightly
Due to work for the I-5 Seneca project, the I-5 express lanes will fully close on the above dates at 8 p.m. They will reopen each morning at their normal time.
I-5 express lanes map
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