Date:
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Contact:
Casey Liles, Vancouver Area Engineer, (360) 905-1537
Allen Hendy, Vancouver Assistant Area Engineer, (360) 905-1522
Alissa Bateman, WSDOT Communications, (360) 905-2078
VANCOUVER – Complete closures of I-5 southbound between the I-205 junction and NE 134th Street are scheduled for the nights of June 23-25 announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). In addition, ramp and lane closures are scheduled for I-5 southbound between NE 179th Street and NE 134th Street. The closures of I-5 southbound include:
Friday, June 23:
- 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Single left lane closure between NE 179th Street and NE 134th Street
- 9 p.m.- 8 a.m. (June 24):
- NE 179th Street I-5 on-ramp closure (does not reopen until 4 a.m. Monday, June 26)
- I-5 southbound, double left lane closure from NE 179th Street to the I-205 junction
- I-5 southbound, complete closure between the I-205 junction and NE 134th Street
Saturday, June 24:
- 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.: I-5 southbound single, center lane closure from NE 179th Street to the I-205 junction
- 9 p.m. June 24 – 8 a.m. June 25:
- I-5 southbound, double lane closure from NE 179th Street to the I-205 junction
- I-5 southbound, complete closure between I-205 and NE 134th Street
Sunday, June 25:
- 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. June 25: I-5 southbound, single center lane closure from NE 179th Street to the I-205 junction
- 8 p.m. June 25 – 4 a.m. June 26:
- I-5 southbound, double lane closure from NE 179th Street to the I-205 junction
- I-5 southbound, complete closure between I-205 and NE 134th Street
Monday, June 26:
- 4 a.m.: NE 179th Street on-ramp opens, all lanes of I-5 between 179th Street and 134th Street open
During the nighttime complete closures of I-5 southbound between the I-205 junction and NE 134th Street, southbound I-5 traffic will be directed to use an alternate route via I-205 southbound. The NE 134th Street on-ramp will remain open.
During the daytime single lane closures between NE 179th Street and the I-205 junction, the center lane will be closed. Prior to NE 179th Street, signs will be in place alerting motorists traveling south on I-5 to use the left lane, while motorists traveling to I-205 southbound will be directed to use the right lane.
The closure is necessary so crews working on the I-5, I-205 to North Fork Lewis River Concrete Rehabilitation project can safely repair concrete. Concrete on I-5 at the I-205 split has deteriorated, and because the work is so close to the split, crews must completely shut down this section of I-5 to safely complete the work. Due to heavy traffic and safety needs, the 179th Street on-ramp to southbound I-5 will be closed throughout the weekend. Additional crews have been added to enable this work to be completed in one weekend.
Advanced warning signs will be posted ahead of the closure, and motorists are asked to please slow down and use caution when driving past the closure area. WSDOT urges motorists to drive safely throughout the project area. The designated speed limit in this construction area is 55 MPH. Vehicles with trailers and trucks over 10,000 pounds are required to use right lane between LaCenter (milepost 16.5) and NE 179th Street (milepost 9.5).Washington State Patrol will be on site and diligently enforcing aggressive driving and speeding motorists. Motorists are also reminded that all traffic fines are doubled within a construction work zone when workers are present (RCW 46.61.527).
WSDOT thanks motorists for bearing with us while we work to improve our roadway system. For more information about the I-5, I-205 to North Fork Lewis River Concrete Rehabilitation project, please visit the Web page: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I5/NorthForkLewisRiverBridge/.
###
Drivers can now get real time traffic and weather information by dialing 5-1-1 from most phones. This new traveler information system builds upon the highly successful Washington State Highway hotline that managed 4.6 million calls each year. Callers can also use 5-1-1 to get statewide construction, mountain pass condition, and state ferry system information, as well as toll free numbers for passenger rail and airlines. TTY users can call 1-800-833-6388.
< Back to News Home