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On ramp to westbound US 12 closed Aug. 7-9 in Yakima

Date:  Thursday, August 07, 2008

Contact: Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer 509.577.1810
Kirk Holyoak, WSDOT Assistant Project Engineer 509.577.1810
Mike Westbay, WSDOT Communications 509.577.1617

WSDOT Travel Advisory

On-ramp closed from 16th Avenue to westbound US 12 August 7-9 in Yakima

Fruitvale Blvd. is recommended detour

YAKIMA – WSDOT and the contractor have closed the on-ramp from 16th Avenue to westbound US 12 from 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 through Saturday, Aug. 9. The ramp closure is needed to allow room to move heavy equipment in and out of the work zone safely.

WSDOT and the City of Yakima recommend drivers use Fruitvale Blvd. as the detour to get to destinations west of 16th Avenue.

This project will correct chronic bank erosion threatening US 12 by redirecting the Naches River. For more information on this project visit: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US12/NachesRiver

Visit our Web site for the complete construction update report: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/SouthCentral/Construction

Drivers can now get current 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.



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