Washington’s newest freeway overpass is being born in Pierce County. But before this baby is delivered, contractors will need to close some lanes.

Nightly lane and ramp closures will begin on and around I-5 at the Steilacoom-DuPont Road on Monday. They will last through next weekend, including several overnight hours when southbound I-5 will be down to just one lane.

The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is building a new freeway interchange there. You might remember that the freeway was almost entirely closed for a weekend in April when the girders were put up over I-5.

More girders to be added for Washington interchange

This weekend, the contractor is adding the rest of the girders, taking the overpass over the railroad tracks just west of the freeway.

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