Lane closures on I-5 near Pierce-Thurston line could lead to delays this weekend

Commuters might see delays on Saturday morning as road work will reduce Interstate 5 to two lanes approaching the Nisqually River Bridge near DuPont, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

WSDOT bridge maintenance crews will reduce northbound I-5 to two lanes from 6 a.m. to noon on May 17, June 7 and June 21.

The single-lane closure allows crews to repair cracks and replace rivets on the northbound bridge, extending its lifespan, WSDOT said. The bridge was built in 1937, rebuilt in 1982 and repainted in 2014.

On average, 63,000 vehicles use the northbound I-5 Nisqually River Bridge every day, according to WSDOT.

The public can see real-time traffic information on the WSDOT app and online travel map.

This story was originally published May 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Lane closures on I-5 near Pierce-Thurston line could lead to delays this weekend."

Becca Most

The News Tribune

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Becca Most is a reporter covering Pierce County issues, including topics related to Tacoma, Lakewood, University Place, DuPont, Fife, Ruston, Fircrest, Steilacoom and unincorporated Pierce County. Originally from the Midwest, Becca previously wrote about city and social issues in Central Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul. Her work has been recognized by Gannett and the USA Today Network, as well as the Minnesota Newspaper Association where she won first place in arts, government/public affairs and investigative reporting in 2023.  Support my work with a digital subscription