Title: Interstate 5 in Washington - Wikipedia
Headings: Interstate 5 in Washington
Interstate 5 in Washington
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Contents
Route description
Southwestern Washington
South Sound region
Seattle and Shoreline
Snohomish County
Skagit and Whatcom counties
Seattle express lanes
Express lane exit list
History
Early state and national highways
State upgrades and Interstate planning
Suburban and rural construction
Seattle planning and construction
Major projects and expansions
Incidents and closures
Future projects and proposals
Exit list
References
External links

Content: After their installation in 2002, the sculptures caused backups on the freeway due to rubbernecking by passing drivers who slowed down near them. Near Napavine, I-5 becomes concurrent with US 12, which continues east across White Pass to Yakima. The two highways intersect SR 508 and cross over the Newaukum River near the Uncle Sam billboard, a politically conservative message board and roadside attraction. I-5 and US 12 turn northwest to follow the river and pass along the western edge of Chehalis, where they intersect SR 6. After passing the Chehalis-Centralia Airport, the freeway follows the Chehalis River to the western side of Centralia. I-5 and US 12 then intersect SR 507 and gain a set of collector–distributor lanes as the freeway crosses the Skookumchuck River and a set of railroad tracks on the northwest side of the city. US 12 leaves the concurrency at Grand Mound, heading west towards Aberdeen while I-5 continues north into Thurston County. South Sound region
A section of I-5 near downtown Tacoma, pictured in 2015 during an expansion project
North of Grand Mound, I-5 passes two interchanges with SR 121, which forms a loop between two of the ex