Know before you go: Traffic changes during FIFA World Cup in Seattle
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Key Points:
- With the FIFA World Cup approaching in Seattle, state and local agencies have coordinated plans to improve traffic flow and minimize disruptions near stadiums, emphasizing the use of public transit.
- Preservation work on northbound I-5 over the Ship Canal Bridge has closed two left lanes but will fully reopen by June 8 to accommodate soccer event crowds, with lane restrictions resuming after July 10.
- Additional restrictions on lane and ramp closures will be enforced from noon the day before to noon the day after matches on key highways including I-90, U.S. Highway 2, I-5, and I-405 to ensure smooth traffic.
- Seattle will pause certain construction projects between June 8 and July 6, and Pioneer Square will have pedestrian-only zones with road closures during match days to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility.
- While most highway construction outside Seattle will continue during the World Cup, these targeted measures aim to balance infrastructure work with the influx of visitors to the city.