The most significant impacts to traffic will occur during the 19 days between May 6 and May 25. During that time, northbound I-5 will be reduced to two lanes across the Ravenna bridge as crews prepare and pour a new surface on the bridge deck. From May 6 through May 15, the two right lanes will be closed. From May 16 through May 25, crews will close the two left lanes. Motorists should expect heavy congestion on northbound I-5 throughout this time.
Motorists can also expect closures of two ramps in the area.
From 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 6 through 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, the ramp from Northeast 50th Street to northbound I-5 will be closed. That exit will also close for one full weekend, from 10 p.m. on Friday, May 11, to 5 a.m. on Monday, May 14. The dates and times of all the above lane and ramp closures may change depending on weather. Because impacts to traffic will be significant, especially between May 6 and 25 when northbound I-5 is reduced to two lanes, motorists are advised to postpone discretionary trips and use alternative commuting methods such as vanpooling, carpooling and telecommuting. Motorists should also be aware that during this project, parking will be restricted in the Ravenna Park and Ride lot below I-5.