For the week of: May 10-16, 2008
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 | *
Yakima
Please Note: Most activities are subject to good weather conditions. If rainy periods occur, the schedule may change. This page is updated every Friday.
Information for bordering states can be found at the Bordering Travel Information page.
For more information, contact SW Region Communications toll-free at 1-866-973-6879. Para más información en español, Ud se puede llamar a 1-866-973-6879 y marque 2.
CONSTRUCTION:
I-5, SR 502 Interchange (mileposts 7.2-15.85)
Traffic Impacts:
- May 12-16: Daytime left lane closure northbound on I-5 for bridge construction activities.
- May 12-16: Daytime left lane closure southbound on I-5 for bridge construction activities.
- May 12-16: Daytime flagging at intersection of NE 10th Avenue and NE 219th Street near the vicinity of Duluth.
Note: Continuous left shoulder closures, both directions for the duration of the project.
Project Description:
Through this project, crews will construct a new I-5 interchange at SR 502 (N.E. 219th Street) in north Clark County. The interchange will ease congestion and improve safety both northbound and southbound on I-5, improving safety at the N.E. 179th Street interchange by reducing congestion, improve safety on I-5 by reducing weaving between the junction of I-5 and I-205 and the existing exit, and help improve access to Battle Ground. The speed limit on I-5 has been reduced to 60 m.p.h. in the construction vicinity for the duration of this project. In addition, the speed limit has been reduced at N.E. 10th Avenue and N.E. 219th Street, from 50 m.p.h. to 35 m.p.h. for approximately one-half mile north and south of the intersection along N.E. 10th Avenue, and approximately one-third of a mile east of the intersection along N.E. 219th Street for a temporary 4-way stop traffic revision. This project began construction in April 2007 and is expected to be complete in summer 2009.
For more information, contact Chris Tams in the Columbia Gorge Area Engineering Office at (866) 279-0730, or visit the Project Web page.
MAINTENANCE:
I-5, Southbound at East 4th Plain Boulevard (milepost 1.57)
May 11, 2 a.m.-4 a.m.: Nighttime double left lane closure southbound on I-5 for overhead sign replacement activities.
I-205, Northbound at SR 14 interchange (Exit 27) (milepost 27)
May 10, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.: Nighttime ramp closure northbound on I-205 at SR 14 interchange for overhead sign replacement activities.
SR 14, Eastbound at Portco Tunnel vicinity (milepost 2)
May 13: Daytime single lane closure eastbound on SR 14 for pavement repair activities.
SR 14, Westbound between Columbia House Boulevard and I-5 interchange (mileposts 0.5-2)
May 14-15: Daytime single lane closure westbound on SR 14 for pavement repair activities.
SR 14, Eastbound at Portco Tunnel (milepost 2)
May 16, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Daytime slowing and intermittent stops eastbound on SR 14 at Portco Tunnel for safety improvement project. Work is dry-weather dependent.
SR 500, Northbound at SR 503 junction (milepost 7)
May 12: Daytime single lane closure northbound on SR 500 for pavement repair activities.
SR 503, Both directions between SR 502 in Battle Ground and Salmon Street in Woodland (mileposts 8-52)
May 12-13: Daytime shoulder closures and slow moving maintenance vehicle on SR 503, in both directions for vegetation management operations.
SR 503, Both directions between N.E. 154th Street in Brush Prairie and 219th Street in Battle Ground (mileposts 4.68-8)
May 13-16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Daytime left lane closures on
SR 503, in both directions for installation of rumble strips.
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CONSTRUCTION:
SR 4, Riverwoods Crossing (mileposts 60.6)
Traffic Impacts:
- May 12-16: No traffic impacts scheduled.
Project Description:
Through this project, crews will drill a portion of the pavement on SR 4 to locate a sanitary sewer system to a new development near the Ocean Beach Highway. This project is expected to be complete spring 2008.
For more information, contact Denys Tak in the Kelso Area Engineering Office at (800) 545-1393.
SR 432, Roadside Safety Improvements (mileposts 0-6.07)
Traffic Impacts:
- May 12-16: No traffic impacts scheduled.
Project Description:
Through this project, safety improvements will be made to a portion of SR 432 in Cowlitz County. Improvements include guardrail upgrades, installation of flexible guideposts and other various safety improvements. This project is expected to be complete summer 2008.
For more information, contact Casey Liles, Project Engineer at (800) 725-9669.
SR 504, Tower Road to Reynolds Road Vicinity (mileposts 1.91-2.99) – Safety Improvements
Traffic Impacts
- May 12-16: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures with flaggers on SR 504 for construction activities. Motorists should expect up to 20-minute delays as crews continue work.
Project Description:
This project will construct an eastbound left turn lane at Tower Road and SR 504. Center line rumble strips will also be installed in this vicinity. Intersection and road approach sight distance improvements will be made, along with various guardrail improvements. This project is expected to be complete fall 2008. For more information, contact Denys Tak in the Kelso Area Engineering Office at (800) 545-1393.
MAINTENANCE:
SR 411, Both directions between the Sandy bend Road and Waters Road (mileposts 8.3-9.4)
May 12-16: Daytime intermittent single lane closures on SR 411 for overhead power installation activities.
SR 411, Both directions at SR 432 junction and Mallory Street (mileposts 0-13)
May 15: Daytime right shoulder closures and slow moving maintenance vehicle on SR 411, in both directions for vegetation management operations.
SR 432, Both directions at Talley Way (mileposts 9.8-10)
May 12-16: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures on SR 432 in both directions for surveying operations.
SR 503, Both directions between SR 502 in Battle Ground and Salmon Street in Woodland (mileposts 8-52)
May 12-13: Daytime shoulder closures and slow moving maintenance vehicle on SR 503, in both directions for vegetation management operations.
SR 504, Both directions between Hoffstadt Viewpoint and the Coldwater Trailhead (mileposts 26-46)
May 12-15: Daytime slow moving maintenance vehicle on SR 504, in both directions for snow and ice removal operations.
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CONSTRUCTION:
US 97, Closed in both directions at the Biggs Rapids-Sam Hill Bridge (milepost 0)
A complete closure of the Biggs Bridge began January 2, for construction activities. The bridge will reopen to traffic on May 23, 2008 at 12 noon; a second closure will begin after Labor Day 2008. There are several detours available using the US 197 Dalles Bridge via I-84, State Route 14 or the I-82 Columbia River Bridge for eastbound traffic. Advance warning signs are in place. This project is scheduled for completion in fall 2009.
For more information, contact Chris Tams in the Columbia Gorge Area Engineering Office at (866) 279-0730, or visit the Project Web page.
MAINTENANCE:
SR 14, Both directions between US 97 junction and Alderdale Road (mileposts 101-153)
May 12-13: Daytime traffic reduced to single lane, alternating directions with flaggers and pilot car on SR 14 for slide removal operations.
US 97, Southbound between Biggs Rapids-Sam Hilll Bridge and Stringstreet Road (mileposts 1-7)
May 14-15: Daytime single lane closure southbound on US 97, with flaggers for slide removal operations.
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CONSTRUCTION:
I-5, Rush Road to 13th Street (mileposts 72.39-76.15) – Widening
Traffic Impacts:
- May 11, 10 p.m.-6 a.m.: Nighttime single lane closures on I-5 for installation of traffic sensors. Work is dry-weather dependent.
- May 15-16, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.: Nighttime single lane closures on I-5 for grinding and paving activities. Work is dry-weather dependent.
- May 12-16: Daytime flagging and possible single lane closures on county roads near work zone for signal installation activities.
Project Description:
Through this project, a new interchange will be constructed at LaBree Road and widen four miles of I-5 will be widened between Rush Road and 13th Street. The highway will be widened from two lanes to three lanes in each direction. This project is scheduled for completion in late 2009.
For more information, contact Colin Newell in the Chehalis Area Engineering Office at (866) 713-2412 or visit the Project Web page.
SR 7, Roadside Safety Improvements (mileposts 1.33-14.41)
Traffic Impacts:
- May 12-16: Daytime flagging northbound on SR 7 at Klasey Road for guardrail installation activities.
Project Description:
Through this project, safety improvements will be made to SR 7 in Lewis County. Crews will install guardrail and improve drainage along this stretch of corridor. This project is scheduled for completion in summer 2008.
For more information, contact Colin Newell in the Chehalis Area Engineering Office at (866) 713-2412.
US 12, White Pass Vicinity - Slope Stabilization
- No traffic impacts scheduled. Work has been suspended due to snow and will resume in the summer 2008.
Project Description:
This project stabilizes three roadside slopes on US 12 from SR 123 near Packwood to the Rimrock Reservoir. Work has been suspended due to snow and will resume in the spring of 2008. Work will remove loose rock reducing the potential of rocks falling on the roadway. This project is scheduled for completion late 2008.
For more information, contact Paul Gonseth in the Project Engineering Office at (509) 577-1810 or visit the Project Web page.
MAINTENANCE:
I-5, Northbound at the Lacamas Creek Bridge (milepost 62.90)
May 12: Daytime shoulder closure northbound on I-5 for sign installation activities.
I-5, Northbound at the Salzer Creek Bridge (milepost 81.36)
May 14: Daytime shoulder closure northbound on I-5 for sign installation activities.
I-5, Southbound at Rush Road (milepost 72.91)
May 15: Daytime shoulder closure southbound on I-5 for sign installation activities.
I-5, Southbound at Blakeslee junction (milepost 83.67)
May 15: Daytime shoulder closure southbound on I-5 for sign installation activities.
SR 6, Both directions between Raymond and Chehalis (mileposts 0-51)
May 12-15: Daytime mobile lane closures with slow moving maintenance vehicle on SR 6, in both directions for striping operations. Work is dry-weather dependent.
SR 7, Both directions between Klasey Road and Pleasant Valley Road (milepost 1.31-14.37)
May 12-16: Daytime intermittent single lane closures on SR 7, in both directions for fiber optic relocation work.
SR 131, Southbound at the Cowlitz River Bridge (milepost 1.19)
May 13: Daytime flagging operation southbound on SR 131 for sign installation activities.
US 12, Both directions between Damron Road and Logging Road (mileposts 87.32-102.77)
May 12: Daytime shoulder closures on US 12, in both directions for sign installation activities.
US 12, Westbound between Savio Road and Blankenship Road (mileposts 112.87-127.05)
May 13: Daytime shoulder closures westbound on US 12 for sign installation activities.
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CONSTRUCTION:
US 101, Astoria Bridge to SR 4 and SR 401 – Paving and Safety - Substantially Complete
Traffic Impacts:
- May 12-16: No traffic impacts scheduled.
Project Description:
Improvements have been made to highways in Pacific and Wahkiakum counties. US 101 was paved, beginning at the Astoria Bridge, proceeding northwest to Ilwaco, then northeast where it intersects with SR 4. SR 401 was resurfaced in Pacific County. Additional improvements were made to SR 4 in Wahkiakum County such as pavement resurfacing, guardrail and sign replacements where needed, and pavement work. The existing signal at the intersection of US 101 and SR 100 in Ilwaco was also replaced. A new signal was installed at the intersection of US Highway 101 and Sandridge road. Construction began in June 2007 and was substantially complete in early November 2007. Additional traffic impacts may occur for the next few weeks as crews complete final project items.
For more information, contact Casey Liles, Project Engineer, (800) 725-9669 or visit the Project Web page.
MAINTENANCE:
SR 4, Both directions between US 101 junction and Fossil Creek Road in Naselle (mileposts 0-20)
May 12-15: Daytime shoulder closures with buffer truck on SR 4 in both directions for roadside mowing operations.
SR 6, Both directions between Raymond and Chehalis (mileposts 0-51)
May 12-15: Daytime mobile lane closures with slow moving maintenance vehicle on SR 6, in both directions for striping operations. Work is dry-weather dependent.
SR 6, Both directions between Willapa Road in Raymond and Beam Road near Pe Ell (mileposts 2-30)
May 12-15: Daytime shoulder closures with buffer truck on SR 6 in both directions for roadside mowing operations.
US 101, Both directions between SR 4 junction and Streets Road (milepost 29-65)
May 12-14: Daytime shoulder closures with buffer truck on SR 6 in both directions for bridge sweeping operations.
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CONSTRUCTION:
No traffic impacts scheduled.
MAINTENANCE:
SR 14, Both directions between the White Salmon River Bridge and Cook-Underwood Road vicinity (mileposts 58-61)
May 12-15: Daytime traffic reduced to single lane, alternating directions with pilot car for guardrail maintenance operations.
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CONSTRUCTION:
US 101, Astoria Bridge to SR 4 and SR 401 – Paving and Safety - Substantially Complete
Traffic Impacts:
- May 12-16: No traffic impacts scheduled.
Project Description:
Improvements have been made to highways in Pacific and Wahkiakum counties. US 101 was paved, beginning at the Astoria Bridge, proceeding northwest to Ilwaco, then northeast where it intersects with SR 4. SR 401 was resurfaced in Pacific County. Additional improvements were made to SR 4 in Wahkiakum County such as pavement resurfacing, guardrail and sign replacements where needed, and pavement work. The existing signal at the intersection of US 101 and SR 100 in Ilwaco was also replaced. A new signal was installed at the intersection of US Highway 101 and Sandridge road. Construction began in June 2007 and was substantially complete in early November 2007. Additional traffic impacts may occur for the next few weeks as crews complete final project items.
For more information, contact Casey Liles, Project Engineer, (800) 725-9669 or visit the Project Web page.
MAINTENANCE:
SR 4, Both directions between Logging Road and the Germany Creek Bridge (mileposts 23-50)
May 12-15: Daytime shoulder closures with buffer truck on SR 4 in both directions for sign maintenance activities.
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* A small portion of Yakima County along US 12 to Rimrock. For information about state transportation projects in the rest of Yakima County, please visit WSDOT's South Central Region's Web
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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