You know that little rest area on I5 south, right by the truck scales south of Everett Mall? If you don’t, well, fret not…I know many people who’ve lived here their whole lives who are oblivious to it’s existence. I’ve stopped there a handful of times. But, since most of my driving in this area is commuting, I usually don’t have need.
Anyway, it’s good that it’s there, and I’m glad the state is keeping it up.
Southbound Interstate 5 travelers should plan ahead if they wish to use the rest area between Marysville and Olympia.
Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the southbound I-5 Silver Lake rest area just south of Everett from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, for maintenance work to the area’s RV dump station. This closure may roll over to the next day if work cannot be completed in the scheduled time.
Other rest areas
Drivers have other rest areas on southbound I-5 to choose from, including:
- The Smokey Point rest area is located 19.5 miles south of Mount Vernon and offers restrooms, telephones, drinking water, vending machines, visitor information, RV dump station and picnic areas.
- The Maytown rest area is located approximately 12 miles south of Olympia. Services include restrooms, telephones, drinking water, vending machines, visitor information, and picnic areas.
