Date:
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Contact:
Paul Simonsen, Chehalis Maintenance Supervisor, (360) 740-8640 (Chehalis)
Janelle Ward, WSDOT Communications, (360) 905-2057 (Vancouver)
WINLOCK– State Route 505 in downtown Winlock will close Wednesday, March 14 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. for work at the railroad crossing announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The closure is necessary for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway to make repairs at the crossing.
During the closure a signed detour will be available. Motorists traveling westbound on SR 505 will take N.E. 1st Street to N.E. Fir Street, and motorists traveling eastbound on SR 505 will take N.E. Fir Street to N.E. Front Street.
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