Interstate 5 lane closures to cause traffic delays this weekend

HUNTER T. GEORGE; The News Tribune State transportation planners advise that drivers could experience “serious” delays on northbound Interstate 5 this weekend between Lacey and Lakewood. Multiple lane closures will squeeze traffic to one lane in portions of Pierce and Thurston counties. The lane and ramp closures are needed for safety zones around freeway repair projects, the state Department of Transportation said. Crews were to set up a work zone in the Nisqually area tonight and in Lakewood during the overnight hours on Saturday. “If at all possible, avoid northbound I-5 in... [read full story]