Avoid Olympia, Wa. (I-5) this weekend and next...

The problem with that section of I5 is there is no good alternative except via the little towns of Yelm, McKenna and Roy, a two lane road that gets really crowded whenever there is a closure between Tacoma and Olympia. If your in a hurry, stay on I5, but if your coming north exit at Hwy 507 and head toward to Tenino, then continue on 507 to Hwy 7 (Roy Y) and that will take you to Hwy 512 where you can pick up I5 again.