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I-5 Southbound Closure Near Tacoma Dome

Sunday, September 13, 2026

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I-5 southbound is closed at milepost 133. 86 near the I-705/SR 7 Extension Interchange beginning at 5:31 p.m. on September 12, 2026, for a Tacoma Dome event. The closure includes off-ramps to E 26th Street.

The closure is in effect until further notice, per Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) records. Travelers should expect delays and plan alternate routes. WSDOT advises checking for updates before traveling.

WSDOT's construction and closure records for September 12, 2026, confirm the closure details and expected duration.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction

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I-5 southbound is closed at milepost 133.86“Closure on I-5 southbound at milepost 133.86 near I-705/SR 7 Extension Interchange beginning at 5:31 pm on September 12, 2026 until further notice.”
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The closure begins at 5:31 p.m. on September 12, 2026“Closure on I-5 southbound at milepost 133.86 near I-705/SR 7 Extension Interchange beginning at 5:31 pm on September 12, 2026 until further notice.”
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The closure is near the I-705/SR 7 Extension Interchange“Closure on I-5 southbound at milepost 133.86 near I-705/SR 7 Extension Interchange beginning at 5:31 pm on September 12, 2026 until further notice. THE OFF-RAMPS TO E 26TH ST ARE CLOSED FOR A TACOMA DOME EVENT.”
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The closure includes off-ramps to E 26th Street“THE OFF-RAMPS TO E 26TH ST ARE CLOSED FOR A TACOMA DOME EVENT.”
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The closure is in effect until further noticeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The closure is confirmed by Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) records“WSDOT highway construction and road closures within 50 miles of Tacoma — 9/12/2026:”
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Travelers should expect delaysNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Travelers should plan alternate routesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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WSDOT advises checking for updates before travelingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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WSDOT's construction and closure records for September 12, 2026, confirm the closure details“005 [1 mi from Tacoma]: Closure on I-5 southbound at milepost 133.86 near I-705/SR 7 Extension Interchange beginning at 5:31 pm on September 12, 2026 until further notice. THE OFF-RAMPS TO E 26TH ST ARE CLOSED FOR A TACOMA DOME EVENT.”
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WSDOT's construction and closure records for September 12, 2026, confirm the expected durationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.