UPDATE Aug. 21, 2024: The closure of 54th Avenue over I-5 in Fife has been rescheduled due to weather. The closure is now scheduled to occur from 9 p.m. Friday Sept. 6 to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, which is reflected in the release below.
UPDATE Aug. 13, 2024: The closure of 54th Avenue over I-5 in Fife has been rescheduled due to weather. The closure is now scheduled to occur from Friday, Aug. 23 to Monday, Aug. 26, which is reflected in the release below.
UPDATE Aug. 9, 2024: Please note the ramp closures include the southbound I-5 on-ramp from northbound 54th Avenue, which is reflected in the release below.
Preservation project will bring new life to surface of busy roadway
FIFE – Travelers who use 54th Avenue across Interstate 5 in Fife will want to prepare for an around-the-clock weekend closure in August.
Beginning Friday, Sept. 6 to the morning of Monday, Sept. 9 , contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will repave the overpass. Crews also will provide a fresh surface for the northbound I-5 off- and on-ramps at 54th Avenue.
9 p.m. Friday Sept. 6 to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9
- The overpass will close to all traffic.
- The northbound I-5 exit to 54th Avenue and the 54th Avenue on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close.
- Southbound I-5 on-ramp from northbound 54th Avenue will close.
- The southbound I-5 exit to northbound 54th Avenue and on-ramp from southbound 54th Avenue will remain open.
The weekend closure allows crews to do a significant amount of work in a short period of time. Final striping will be scheduled in late August or in September. All work is weather dependent.
In addition to providing travelers with a smoother ride, the project will extend the service life of the overpass and the northbound I-5 ramps. This is one of 11 highway preservation projects included in the 2024 supplemental transportation budget passed by the Legislature earlier this year.
Use WSDOT travel tools to “know before you go”
WSDOT recognizes this is a very busy interchange. People who use these ramps and overpass are strongly encouraged to stay in touch by using WSDOT’s travel tools.
Advance notice of closures and real-time information is available on the WSDOT app and statewide travel map. Sign up for email updates to get information about highway projects in Pierce County.