For the week of: Saturday, June 15 - Friday, June 21, 2013

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Southwest Washington. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

Counties:

Clark | Cowlitz | Klickitat | Lewis | Pacific | Skamania | Wahkiakum |

Please Note: Daytime traffic impacts typically take place between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., and nighttime impacts between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Times may vary based on weather and other (construction-related) variables.  

Information for bordering states can be found at the Bordering Travel Information page .

CONSTRUCTION:

Salmon Creek Interchange Project (I-205, mileposts 36.07 to 37.16 and I-5 mileposts 6.95 to 9.51)
Traffic Impacts:

• Wednesday, June 19 to Friday, June 21: Daytime single lane closures on I-205 northbound from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Daytime shoulder closures and rolling slowdowns on both directions of I-5 and I-205. Daytime single lane closures on NE 16th Avenue from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  
• NOTE: Access to NE 17th Avenue at NE 139th is now permanently closed.

Project Engineer: Leon Winger , (360) 905-1500
For more information, visit the project Web page . 

I-205, SR 14 to I-5 Merge - Concrete Rehabilitation Project (I-205, mileposts 27.10 to 37.16 and I-5 mileposts 9.65 to 14.45)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Nighttime single lane closures on both directions of I-205 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20: Nighttime double lane closures on northbound I-205 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Friday, June 21: Nighttime double lane closures on southbound I-205 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Project Engineer: Chris Tams , Phone: (866) 279-0730
For more information, visit the project Web page.

SR 14, Camas-Washougal Widening and Interchange (mileposts 11.93 to 15.54)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: No scheduled traffic impacts.

Project Engineer: Chris Tams , Phone: (866) 279-0730
For more information, visit the project Web page .

SR 500, St. Johns Blvd. Interchange (mileposts 0.42 to 1.55)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures on both directions of St. Johns Boulevard and the on- and off-ramps. Daytime shoulder closures on SR 500. Trucks entering and exiting the work zone.   

Project Engineer: Leon Winger , Phone: (360) 905-1500
For more information, visit the project Web page . 

SR 501, Pioneer Street Reconstruction - Port of Ridgefield (milepost 16.91)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Daytime single lane traffic at the intersection of SR 501 and Main Ave.

Project Engineer: Ken Hash, Phone: (360) 905-2215
The Port of Ridgefield is reconstructing Pioneer Street west of Main Avenue. For more information, please contact the project office.

SR 502, Widening from I-5 to Battle Ground, Stage 1 (mileposts 2.29 to 6.61)
Traffic Impacts:

• No scheduled traffic impacts.

Project Engineer:  Chris Tams , Phone: (866) 279-0730  
For more information, visit the project Web page.

SR 503, NE 65th Street to Padden Parkway - Median Curb Installation (mileposts 0.17 to 1.04) 
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Nighttime intermittent shoulder closures through the project area.
• Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15: Left-turn and single-lane closureson both directions of SR 503 within project limits. Left-turns within the work zone will not be permitted. Use alternate routes.

Project Engineer: Chris Tams , Phone: (866) 279-0730
This project installs a median curb on SR 503 between 65th Street and Padden Parkway. For more information, please contact the project office.

 
MAINTENANCE:

I-5, Both directions between the Interstate Bridge and NE 39th Street (mileposts 0.0 to 2.0)
Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Daytime shoulder closures for survey work.

SR 14, Both directions between I-5 and Lieser Road (mileposts 0.0 to 4.0)
Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20: Daytime mobile left-lane closures for roadside maintenance activities.

SR 500, Both directions between NE 39th Street and NE 3rd Street (mileposts 13.8 to 16.5)
Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Sawtooth Technologies will perform daytime intermittent single lane closures for utility work.

SR 500, Both directions between NE 28th Street and NE 5th Avenue (mileposts 13.8 to 19.1)
Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Clark Public Utilities will perform daytime intermittent single lane closures for overhead utility work.

SR 502, Both directions between I-5 and NW 13th Avenue (mileposts 0.0 to 7.4)
Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Century Link will perform daytime intermittent single lane and shoulder closures for utility work.

SR 502, Both directions between 92nd Avenue and NE 219th Street (mileposts 6.0 to 6.6)
Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: City of Battle Ground will perform daytime shoulder closures for utility work.

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CONSTRUCTION:

I-5, E. Fork Lewis River Bridge to Todd Road - Paving / Safety (I-5 mileposts 18.37 to 26.47, SR 503, mileposts 54.24 to 54.38)
Traffic Impacts:

• No scheduled traffic impacts.

Project Engineer: Lori Figone, Phone: (360) 442-1341
For more information, visit the project Web page.

SR 433, Lewis and Clark Bridge Painter, Phase 3 (milepost 0)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Daytime lane shifts with up to 10-minute delays. Nighttime single lane closures with up to 10-minute delays. 

Project Engineer: Lori Figone, Phone: (360) 442-1341 
For more information, visit the project Web page . 

SR 503, Widening Work - City of Woodland
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20: Daytime single lane traffic and minor delays within project limits.

Project Contact: Ken Hash, Phone: (360) 905-2215
The City of Woodland is widening SR 503, building a new center turn lane and improving storm drains, lighting and sidewalks.

MAINTENANCE:
No scheduled traffic impacts.

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CONSTRUCTION: 

US 97, North of Goldendale - Wildlife Habitat Connectivity (mileposts  21.05 to 21.72)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Construction vehicles will be entering and exiting the workzone.
• Motorists are advised to use caution.

Project Engineer: Chris Tams, Phone: (866) 279-0730
For more information, visit the project Web page .

MAINTENANCE:

SR 14, Both directions at the Hood River Bridge Park and Ride lot (milepost 65.0)
Tuesday, June 18: Daytime alternating traffic with flaggers for work in the center median.

SR 14, Both directions between Wishram Heights and Boulder Drive (mileposts 92.5 to 92.7)
Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Sawtooth Technologies will perform daytime intermittent single lane and shoulder closures for underground utility work.

SR 141, Both directions at Northwestern Lake Road (mileposts 6.9)
Wednesday, June 19: Daytime alternating traffic with flaggers for guardrail repair work.

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CONSTRUCTION:
 
I-5, Mellen Street to Blakeslee Junction - Stage 1 (mileposts 80.83 to 84.15)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Nighttime single lane and shoulder closures within project limits.

Project Engineer: Colin Newell , Phone: (866) 713-2412
For more information, visit the project Web page .

I-5, Blakeslee Junction to Grand Mound (mileposts 83.5-88.0)
Traffic Impacts:

• No scheduled traffic impacts. 

Project Engineer: Colin Newell , Phone: (866) 713-2412
For more information, visit the project Web page .  

SR 508, Both directions at the South Fork Newaukum River Bridge (milepost 13.65) – Weight restriction
Traffic Impacts:

• SR 508 is restricted to vehicles weighing less than seven tons. Trucks and large passenger vehicles should follow posted detour signs: Eastbound drivers, take Leonard Road to US 12. Westbound drivers, take Cinebar Road to Silver Creek Road/SR 122 to US 12.

MAINTENANCE:
No scheduled traffic impacts.

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CONSTRUCTION: 

US 101 - Middle Nemah River Bridge Replacement (mileposts 33.04 to 33.99)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Daytime single lane closures with flaggers during daylight hours.
• NOTE: The speed limit is reduced to 25 mph within project limits.

Project Engineer: Lori Figone, Phone: (360) 442-1341 
For more information, visit the project Web page.
 

US 101 - Bone River Bridge Replacement (mileposts 41.70 to 45.32)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Traffic is reduced to a single, alternating lane with a temporary traffic signal.  
• NOTE: The speed limit on US 101 through the project area is temporarily reduced to 25 mph.

Project Engineer: Lori Figone, Phone: (360) 442-1341 
For more information, visit the project Web page.

US 101, Commercial Street Signal Replacement (mileposts 58.58 to 58.81)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures within project limits during daylight hours.

Project Engineer: Lori Figone, Phone: (360) 442-1341
This project replaces signals on US 101 at Commercial Street. For more information, please contact the project office.

SR 6, Willapa River Bridge - Bridge Replacement (mileposts 6.86 to 7.26)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20: Daytime single lane closures with flaggers within project limits.

Project Engineer: Colin Newell , Phone: (866) 713-2412
For more information, visit the project Web page.

 
SR 105, Smith Creek and North River - Bridge Replacements (mileposts 6.25 to 13.65)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures with flaggers throughout the project area.
• NOTE: Traffic will be reduced to a single lane with a temporary signal control across the Smith Creek Bridge 24 hours-per-day.
• The speed limit has been reduced to 25 mph within project limits. 

Project Engineer: Lori Figone, Phone: (360) 442-1341
For more information, visit the project Web page.

MAINTENANCE:

US 101, Both directions between Chinook Dike Road and the Wallicut River (mileposts 6.0 to 19.0)
Monday, June 17 to Tuesday, June 18: Daytime mobile single lane and shoulder closures for roadside maintenance activities.

SR 4, Both directions between the Wahkiakum County line and Germany Creek (mileposts 0.0 to 50.0)
Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20: Daytime mobile single lane and shoulder closures for roadside maintenance activities.

SR 103, Both directions between Fort Columbia State Park and Greenhead Slough (mileposts 3.0 to 20.0)
Wednesday, June 19 to Thursday, June 20: Daytime mobile single lane and shoulder closures for roadside maintenance activities.

SR 103, Both directions at Cranberry Road (milepost 4.4)
Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Century Link will perform daytime intermittent single lane and shoulder closures for underground utility work.

SR 105, Both directions between Lindgren Road and Heather Road (mileposts 24.3 to 24.4)
Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Grays Harbor PUD will perform daytime intermittent single lane and shoulder closures for overhead utility work.

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CONSTRUCTION:

SR 14, Marble Road Safety Improvements (mileposts 22.60 to 23.70)
Traffic Impacts:

• No scheduled traffic impacts.

Project Engineer: Chris Tams , Phone: (866) 279-0730
For more information, visit the project Web page.

MAINTENANCE:

SR 14, Both directions between Prindle Road and W Steuben (mileposts 29.0 to 66.0)
Monday, June 17 to Wednesday, June 19: Daytime single lane traffic with flaggers for roadside maintenance activities.

SR 14, Both directions between Franz Road and Woodward Creek Road (mileposts 32.0 to 33.0)
Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21: Skamania County PUD will perform daytime intermittent single lane closures for utility work.

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CONSTRUCTION:
No scheduled traffic impacts.

MAINTENANCE:
No scheduled traffic impacts.

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CONSTRUCTION:

US 12, Clear Creek Falls and Rimrock Tunnel Vicinity - Stabilize Slopes (mileposts 154.31 to 165.06)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20: Daytime single lane closures during daylight hours. Expect up to 30-minute delays. 

Project Engineer: Jeff Minnick, 509-577-1810
This project removes loose trees and debris from the slope above the roadway, and drills rock dowels and bolts into the rock face to anchor and stabilize the slope.

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Tips for Driving Through Work Zones

Pay attention - driver inattention is the number one cause of work zone accidents.

Leave room between you and the car ahead of you - most work zone accidents involve someone running into the car ahead of them. Drive defensively - be aware of what is happening around you.

Merge into the proper lane before you reach the work zone.
Don't use cell phones or adjust your radio while driving through the work zone.

Avoid work zones by using alternate routes.

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