Crossposted from Metro Matters

Critical repair work to the northbound lanes of I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge is complete and workers will begin removing equipment during a total shutdown in that direction the weekend of Oct. 30, said the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

In the event weather is not suitable for restriping the roadway that weekend, the closure will be rescheduled and the two-lane reduction across Ship Canal Bridge will remain in place.

It’s the last step before all repaired northbound lanes permanently reopen.

WSDOT said crews require a full weekend to complete construction pick up activities which, include reconfiguring lanes, picking up pinned barriers and restriping lanes and shoulders. Once pick up is complete, major scheduled Revive I-5 closures will conclude for the year. People should, however, continue to expect overnight closures and early closures of the express lanes, which will return to normal operations, as crews continue with bridge maintenance and drainage improvements on the underside of the Ship Canal Bridge. The northbound express lanes will remain open only until 4 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2. Read more.