Using the Diverging Diamond Interchange

Rendering of the Diverging Diamond at Exit 278 If this style of interchange is new to you, don't worry! It may look complicated, but it's easier to use than you might think.

Watch the videos below to see all the potential movements based on the direction your traveling.

In addition to the videos, you can check out the images and instructions below to see how to use this type of interchange.

When construction is complete, signs will help direct you to where you need to go.

Traveling East on Ehlen Road NE

If you're traveling east on Ehlen Road NE and you want to:

Go north on I-5: follow signs to the traffic light, go under the new I-5 bridge and keep left to enter the highway.

Go south on I-5: turn right to use the on-ramp.

Continue east on Ehlen Road NE: head towards the traffic light, go under the bridge to another traffic light and continue forward on Ehlen Road NE.

Traveling West on Ehlen Road NE

If you're traveling west on Ehlen Road NE and you want to:

Go north on I-5: turn right to use the on-ramp.

Go south on I-5: follow signs to the traffic light, go under the new I-5 bridge and keep left to enter the highway.

Continue west on Ehlen Road NE: go under the bridge, pass through the traffic light and follow signs to continue on Ehlen Road NE.

Northbound I-5 Off-ramp, Exit 278

If you're taking the northbound I-5 off-ramp, Exit 278, and you want to:

Go south on I-5: take the northbound off-ramp, keep to the left and go under the new I-5 bridge, then keep left again to take the southbound I-5 on-ramp.

Go east to Ehlen Road NE: keep right on the off-ramp.

Go west on Ehlen Road NE: travel under the bridge to a traffic light, then continue west onto Ehlen Road NE.

Southbound I-5 Off-ramp, Exit 278

If you're taking the southbound I-5 off-ramp, Exit 278, and you want to:

Go north on I-5: take the southbound off-ramp, keep to the left, go under the new I-5 bridge, then keep to the left again and take the northbound I-5 on-ramp.