Traffic

Southbound I-5 lane and ramp closures set for Thursday in Bellingham

The Bellingham Herald file

State road crews will close the left lane of southbound Interstate 5 between Bakerview Road and Sunset Drive from 3:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday to replace a sign over the freeway.

The southbound I-5 on-ramps from Northwest Avenue and Guide Meridian also will be closed, the Washington State Department of Transportation said in a statement.

In addition, the right lane of southbound I-5 between Guide Meridian and Sunset Drive will close from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridayfor pavement repairs.

Drivers should expect delays, WSDOT said.

Real-time traffic information is available on the WSDOT mobile app or its real-time travel map.

This story was originally published April 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM.

Robert Mittendorf
The Bellingham Herald
Robert Mittendorf covers civic issues, weather, traffic and how people are coping with the high cost of housing for The Bellingham Herald. A journalist since 1984, he also served 22 years as a volunteer firefighter for South Whatcom Fire Authority before retiring in 2025.
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