Visit of Chinese President may affect the freeway from Everett to Seattle

Be prepared for a challenging freeway commute next week. A visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping will cause headaches for travelers on Interstate 5 and I-405 on Tuesday and Wednesday.

In addition, several blocks around the Westin Hotel will be closed for his entire visit. The Chinese president’s scheduled visits to Everett, Tacoma and Redmond will create tie ups on the freeways.