New I-5 HOV Lane Between DuPont And Lakewood Opens Sunday

WSDOT says the 4.5 mile carpooling lane should help cut congestion between the two cities. Another lane will open in August.

Lakewood's I-5 Construction Approaching Finish Line: WSDOT

Now that the Berkeley Street and Thorne Lane ramps have been opened, only a few projects remain. Here's what's left.

I-5 Road Repairs Will Force Closures Near DuPont Next Week

Overnight commuters leaving JBLM for DuPont will need to give themselves some extra time next Monday.

New I-5 Ramps Open In Lakewood Thursday

After a long wait (and some delays) the Berkeley Street shared exit and Thorne Lane on-ramp will finally open this week.

New Traffic Signal System Comes To Canyon Road East And 96th Street East In Pierce County

The intersection was widened to accommodate a new roadway configuration along Canyon Road East.

Thorne Lane On-Ramp Opening Delayed

Despite the delay, drivers should still expect closures this weekend.

I-5 Vehicle Fire Blocks Traffic In Lakewood

No one was injured by the fire, but the blaze will cause lingering backups in the area, troopers say.

Amtrak Training To Cause Delays At Railroad Crossings This Summer

Crews will be training on the tracks alongside I-5 from Tacoma to DuPont, which will cause some delays for nearby roads.

Major Steilacoom Boulevard Construction Project Begins Next Month

Though there will be no full closures, the city says to expect delays in the area for most of the summer.

JBLM Warns Of 'High-Speed Train Runs' This Weekend

A signal testing program will have trains running at high speeds along I-5 between Tacoma and Lakewood. Here's what to watch for.

I-5 Crash Monday Morning: 1 Killed, Lanes Blocked

A deadly crash on I-5 in south Tacoma has killed one driver and blocked two lanes of the freeway northbound.

Major Changes Coming To I-5 At Madigan Gate

WSDOT says a big shakeup is coming to I-5's southbound exits near Berkeley Street. Here's what to expect.

Lakewood Major Roadway Improvements To Begin Around Gravelly Lake In April

On March 15, 2021, the Lakewood City Council was informed that a bidder was selected for the project.

Construction Project To Close Lanes Of I-5 Overnight This Week

Anyone who uses I-5 overnight in the Lakewood area will want to be aware of a large road closure this week.

I-5 Semi Crash Spills Fuel On Road, Troopers Say Expect Delays

A fuel spill on the freeway is causing significant backups between Tacoma and Lakewood.

Lakewood WSDOT Seeks Input On Fort Lewis Weigh Station Along I-5

The station is second most visited weigh station in state. Freight traffic experiences recurring congestion and a shortage of truck Parking.

Light Rail Contractor Cited $800,000 For Unpaid Wages, Fines

L&I says the contractor failed to pay the correct wages to 37 employees working on the East Link Extension. One was owed nearly $100,000.

Thorne Lane On-Ramp Closes For 3 Months Wednesday

The closure had originally been scheduled for last Friday, but has been pushed to begin overnight Wednesday.

Thorne Lane's I-5 On-Ramp To Close For 3 Months

Construction crews will be using that time to build a new shared exit that takes drivers to Thorne Lane and Berkeley Street.

Construction To Limit Speeds On Lakewood Drive For 2 Months

Lakewood Police are warning drivers that they'll be on scene, making sure everyone is obeying the new speed limit.

JBLM-North Access Improvement Project Email List In Lakewood

Currently, construction has not started on this project. Phase 1 is anticipated to get started in late spring/summer of 2021.

Lakewood South Sound 911 New Non-Emergency Phone Number

New departmental and staff phone numbers are available on South Sound 911’s website.

Train Testing On Point Defiance Bypass Route To Occur On January 16-17 In Lakewood

Travelers may experience traffic delays at railroad signal crossings and the public is asked to use extreme caution near the railroad.

Come Take A Ride With Us – Lakewood Onyx Drive Improvement Project

The contractor is now working on the installation of raised crosswalks and raising utilities.

Back To Back Weekend Closures At The I-5/Thorne Lane Interchange In Lakewood

In the southbound direction, travelers will cross over a temporary work zone during overnight hours.

1 Hurt In Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up On I-5

Troopers say one of the involved vehicles is a semi truck, and that the crash has closed several lanes of the freeway.

JBLM's DuPont Gate Reopens To Outbound Traffic

The gate has reopened after being closed for construction for most of the month, though some construction closures remain.

Construction To Close JBLM's DuPont Gate To Outbound Traffic

The closure is planned to last for nearly four whole weeks as crews repair the damaged gate.

Avoiding The Traffic In Western Washington This Labor Day Weekend

WSDOT is warning of big backups for travelers this Labor Day. Here's what you need to know to skip the hassle.

Crash, Car Fire Blocks I-5 At 512 Interchange, 1 Injured

Firefighters say at least one car ended up engulfed in flames as a result of the crash.

I-5 Closures Near JBLM Friday Night

Drivers will want to be aware of ramp and gate closures happening Friday night and stretching into Saturday morning.

2 Lanes Of I-5 Closed In Lakewood For Emergency Repairs

WSDOT says drivers in the area should expect to see delays.

I-5 Lane Closures This Weekend In Lakewood

WSDOT is asking everyone to plan ahead for a series of overnight lane closures on I-5 this weekend.

Work Begins From May 18 On Lakewood’s Veterans Drive

The city’s contractor Miles Resources Inc. will bring in its equipment Monday. By Tuesday crews will begin removing trees.

Temporary Regulatory Speed Limit Reduction Coming To I-5 In Lakewood

Drivers will experience shifted lanes and changes in elevation between northbound and southbound I-5.

Onyx Drive Construction In Lakewood Will Start On April 13

The work is allowed under Gov. Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order.

Road Work Begins April 8 On Steilacoom Boulevard

Drivers should plan accordingly and consider alternate routes where possible to avoid potential backups.

Lakewood Union Avenue Closed In Tillicum Through May

During the closure, travelers will detour on Thorne Lane to Portland Avenue and to Berkeley Street.

Road Closures Planned Ahead Of Berkeley Street Overpass Opening

Drivers will soon get to use the new Freedom Bridge over Interstate 5. But first, a series of closures will affect some commutes.

See Lakewood's 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program

The 2020-2025 TIP was approved by the Lakewood City Council in June 2019 after a public hearing.