Multiple cities across the United States are preparing for significant traffic disruptions due to various road closures and construction projects scheduled for the upcoming weekend. In Seattle, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced closures on both I-90 and I-5. The westbound I-90 tunnel will be closed from 10 PM on Friday, 4/12, to 6 AM on Saturday, 4/13, for maintenance, including testing gates and signs, inspecting hydrants and phones, and cleaning cameras, between the Mercer Island Lid and the Mt. Baker Tunnel. Additionally, northbound I-5 will see lane reductions to facilitate pavement repairs, with certain lanes reopening temporarily to accommodate Mariners fans heading to the game. In New York, the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will experience significant closures, particularly the Queens-bound side, from Atlantic Avenue to Sands Street, starting from 2 AM on April 13 until 4 AM on April 15, due to necessary repairs. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has also reported closures due to a crash on I-8 near Yuma at milepost 8 and ongoing construction affecting major freeways, including I-10 closure between US 60 and I-17, Loop 101 (Price) SB closure between Warner and Loop 202 (Santan), and Loop 202 closure between US 60 and Loop 101 (Price) (WB Fri-Sat, EB Sat-Sun). Motorists are advised to plan their routes in advance and consider alternative transportation options where available.
Upcoming weekend road closures as Harbor Bridge Project continues https://t.co/uN9c5ZIsoY
Police Activity: Westbound traffic delays on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway approaching Queens Boulevard in Queens. Consider alternate routes. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/KVVnlbeL5T.
Plan ahead: Several northbound I-5 lanes to close in Seattle this weekend for repairs https://t.co/SJQ2GQg1bj
FINAL REMINDER | WB I-90 tunnel closure TONIGHT WB I-90 will fully close between Mercer Island & Seattle for tunnel maintenance 10PM tonight (4/12) - 6AM Sat (4/13) On-ramps closed at 9:30PM: W Mercer Way, 76th Ave SE & Island Crest Way HOV @mercergov @seattledot https://t.co/MXuxWLZFhO https://t.co/m2fgfObtiY
.@NYC_DOT Planned Work: All Queens-bound lanes of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway will be closed btwn Atlantic Ave & Sands St, Brooklyn from 2AM on Saturday, 4/13 - 4AM on Monday, 4/15. Use alt routes. Info: https://t.co/Ls6XlqK7zt. Multilingual/ASL Link: https://t.co/serPaDO2qg.
Know before you go! 🚗 The Queens-bound lanes of the BQE will be closed starting tonight and lasting through early Monday morning. Avoid driving in the area and take mass transit. Learn more: https://t.co/TvhWavuAuU
Vehicle Fire: Eastbound traffic delays on the Bruckner Expressway approaching Sheridan Boulevard in The Bronx. Consider alternate routes. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/KVVnlbeL5T.
Weekend Traffic Alert ⚠️ https://t.co/DEGjalMl7R
More I-5 construction to affect Seattle traffic this weekend https://t.co/4WfnBhpxhh
📢 We head north to @CityofBothell for pavement repairs Sunday night NE 160th St on-ramp to SB I-405 to 🚧 ⏰ 9p Sun (4/14) to 5a Mon (4/15) Follow detour 👇 🔗 https://t.co/Mh9T1uBk6D https://t.co/LgA0rLR6pR
The Queens-bound BQE is getting shut down for the entire weekend -- and officials warn traffic in downtown Brooklyn could be a nightmare. https://t.co/7OH4N770QP
🚧 I-10 WB closed between US 60 and I-17. 🚧 Loop 101 (Price) SB closed between Warner and Loop 202 (Santan). 🚧 Loop 202 closed between US 60 and Loop 101 (Price) (WB Fri-Sat, EB Sat-Sun). Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory full details: https://t.co/5SJFJWIEyS https://t.co/DDgYxGWDXL
*CLOSURE* US 60 (Grand Ave) westbound is closed at 113th Ave due to a crash. Expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. For real-time traffic info, check https://t.co/l4s0AFGOpz and the AZ511 app: https://t.co/bCKuJCrSjW https://t.co/ecZvVTILLD
NDOT is advising motorists to plan their routes ahead of time as construction on the valley's major freeways continues. https://t.co/ird0JnDMti
Whatcom County weekend travelers 📢 8AM to 5PM, SATURDAY, 4/13, the Custer safety rest areas along northbound and southbound Interstate 5 will close for routine waterline maintenance 🚻 Check out other rest areas here: https://t.co/grJtOV8Zk8 https://t.co/LJInhIytxL
Weekend work on NB I-5 means lane closures. Freeway reduces to two lanes 9 p.m. Fri, April 12, to 4 a.m. Mon, April 15. M's fans - we are planning to open a third lane for a couple hours Sat afternoon and Sun morning to help you get to the ballgame. Go #Mariners! https://t.co/zrkGs1obIL
*CLOSURE* I-8 westbound is closed near Yuma due to a crash at milepost 8. Expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. For real-time traffic info, check https://t.co/l4s0AFGOpz and the AZ511 app: https://t.co/bCKuJCrSjW https://t.co/QGf7OEMaRx
Due to necessary repairs this weekend (4/13, 2AM to 4/15, 4AM), the Queens-bound BQE will be fully closed from the Atlantic Ave entrance ramp to the Manhattan Bridge exit ramp. Plan ahead & take public transportation whenever possible. Details: https://t.co/1cUTf8dnVS https://t.co/b3zLIAa8Sn
TRAFFIC ALERT: Due to construction, traffic cameras & frwy message signs may be down along I-215 S. Beltway at I-15, & along I-15 from I-215 to US 95 from today - 4/18. Use navigation tools & https://t.co/14yGClwSu6 for route planning & alerts. @RTCSNV @ClarkCountyNV https://t.co/lgKxPCSo6x
TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨: Due to construction, traffic cameras & freeway message signs may be down along I-215 S. Beltway at I-15, & along I-15 from I-215 to US 95 from today until 4/18. Use navigation tools & https://t.co/CN2oTdbslP for route planning & alerts. @RTCSNV @nevadadotvegas https://t.co/mTsRjrU6dh
The Queens-bound side of the BQE will be fully offline from Atlantic Avenue to Sands Street from April 13 at 2 a.m. to April 15 at 4 a.m. https://t.co/Rl5KNH2XME
HEADS UP: If you're traveling through the northeast part of the valley, NDOT has announced new road closures and lane restrictions as crews make progress on the I-15 North Phase 3 Project. https://t.co/JUVE8Vuf9y
Attention drivers: Parts of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway will be shut down this weekend, April 13-15. https://t.co/EFIoDhb61N
PLAN AHEAD | WB I-90 tunnel closure 4/12 10PM Fri (4/12)-6AM Sat (4/13) between the Mercer Island Lid @mercergov & the Mt. Baker Tunnel @seattledot. The work includes testing gates and signs, inspecting hydrants and phones and cleaning the cameras. More closure details 👇 https://t.co/P2ydfTuERi https://t.co/ThPLuH05Er