For the week of: November 15-21, 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: 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. Most activities are subject to good weather conditions. If it rains, work may be cancelled or rescheduled.
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) Interchange open to traffic
Traffic Impacts:
- Nov. 17-21: Daytime flagging at the intersection of NE 10th Avenue and NE 219th Street in Duluth for vehicles entering and exiting the roadway.
Project Description:
Through this project, crews constructed a new I-5 interchange at SR 502 (N.E. 219th Street) in north Clark County. The interchange will help 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 along I-5 in the work zone returned to 70 mph on Oct. 20. This project began construction in April 2007 and was completed on Oct. 15. For more information, contact Chris Tams in the Columbia Gorge Area Engineering Office at (866) 279-0730, or visit the Project Web page.
I-5, 39th Street Bridge Pedestrian Screening - Complete
Through this project, crews installed a screening fence on the existing bridge rail of the 39th Street overcrossing of I-5. Now completed, the new fence provides a safer environment for the students and vehicle traffic traveling on I-5. The project began construction on October 22, 2008 and is now complete. For more information, contact Ken Hash in the Highways & Local Programs Office at (360) 905-2215.
I-205, Mill Plain – NE 112th Connector (milepost 28)
Traffic Impacts:
- Nov. 15, 6 a.m.-5 p.m.: Daytime closure of the northbound I-205 on-ramp from Mill Plain Boulevard for barrier and drainage installation activities. A signed detour will be in place using Chkalov Drive and NE 112th Avenue.
- Nov. 15, 6 a.m.-5 p.m.: Daytime right lane closure northbound on I-205 between Mill Plain Boulevard and NE 9th Street for drainage installation activities.
- Nov. 17-21, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Daytime slowing on northbound I-205 on-ramp at Mill Plain Boulevard for trucks entering and exiting the work zone.
- Nov. 17-21, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Possible intermittent slowing on the westbound Mill Plain Boulevard off-ramp for trucks entering and exiting work zone.
- Note: The northbound I-205 on-ramp from Mill Plain Boulevard has been shifted to a narrow detour route for bridge construction. No oversized loads are permitted on the ramp during this work. Bridge construction is expected to be complete fall 2009.
Project Description:
Through this project, crews will build a direct connection to NE 112th Avenue from the off-ramp of northbound I-205 to westbound Mill Plain Boulevard. When completed, the new ramp will reduce delays around the intersection of Mill Plain Boulevard and Chkalov Drive and at the northbound I-205 off ramp to Mill Plain Boulevard by 50 percent during peak travel times in 2020. This project will also help reduce rear-end-collisions on the Mill Plain Boulevard off ramp, which has been identified as a High Accident Location. This project began construction in June 2008 and is expected to be complete in 2009. For more information, contact Allen Hendy in the Vancouver Area Engineering Office at (800) 725-9669, or visit the project Web page.
Vancouver Rail – Rail Bypass and W. 39th Street Bridge
Traffic Impacts:
- The rail crossing at W. 39th Street is closed to all traffic for rail bypass construction. The crossing will be closed until the entire project is completed in late 2010.
Project Description:
This project will construct a rail bypass line and vehicular/bicycle/pedestrian overcrossing on W. 39th Street at the Vancouver rail yard. It is a partnership project between WSDOT, the City of Vancouver and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad. BNSF will construct the rail bypass portion of the project, for which construction begins in September 2008. WSDOT will construct the overcrossing bridge, scheduled for construction in early 2009. The entire project is scheduled for completion in late 2010. For more information, contact Mike Clark, WSDOT SW Region Engineering Services at (360) 905-2110, or Kevin Jeffers, WSDOT State Rail and Marine Office at (360) 705-7982, or visit the project Web page.
MAINTENANCE:
I-5, Both directions between I-205 junction and NE 179th Street (mileposts 7.48-9.51)
Nov. 18-19, 6 a.m.-10 a.m., 2 p.m.-6 p.m.: Daytime traffic surveying on I-5, in both directions. There will be no impacts to traffic.
I-5, Both directions between the Interstate Bridges and Main Street (milepost 0-3)
Nov. 19, 8 p.m.-5 a.m.: Nighttime mobile single lane closures on I-5, in both directions for median sweeping operations.
I-5, Northbound at NW La Center Road (Exit 16) (milepost 16.40)
Nov. 19: Daytime shoulder closure at northbound I-5 off-ramp for sign installation activities.
I-205, Northbound at NE Fourth Plain Boulevard (milepost 31.11)
Nov. 18: Daytime shoulder closure northbound on I-205 for sign installation activities.
SR 14, Both directions near the vicinity of SE 164th Avenue (Exit 8) (mileposts 7.15-9.39)
Nov. 17: Daytime shoulder closures on SR 14, in both directions for sign replacement activities.
SR 14, Eastbound at SE 164th Avenue (Exit 8) (milepost 8.90)
Nov. 17: Daytime left lane closure on SR 14 off-ramp (Exit 8) for sign installation activities.
SR 14, Both directions between I-5 junction in Vancouver and NW 6th Avenue in Camas (mileposts 0-12)
Nov. 16-19, 8 p.m.-5 a.m.: Nighttime mobile single lane closures on SR 4, in both directions for median sweeping operations.
SR 500, Both directions between NE 112th/Gher Road and Padden Parkway (mileposts 5-9)
Nov. 18-20: Daytime mobile single lane closures on SR 500, in both directions for median sweeping operations.
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CONSTRUCTION:
I-5, Castle Rock to SR 505 Paving and Safety (mileposts 47.64-62.99)
Traffic Impacts:
- Nov. 17-22: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures, both directions on I-5 for construction activities.
- Nov. 17-22, 9 p.m.-5:30 a.m.: Nighttime single lane, double lane and shoulder closures, both directions on I-5 for striping and signing activities.
Project Description:
Through this project, crews will repave I-5 between Castle Rock and the vicinity of the SR 505 Junction. This project will improve safety and mobility along this section of I-5. It is expected to be complete in the spring of 2009. For more information, contact Denys Tak in the Kelso Area Engineering Office at (800) 545-1393, or visit the Project Web page.
NE Nichols at SR 4 – Intersection Improvements – City of Longview
Traffic Impacts:
- Nov. 17-22: Daytime single lane closures, in both directions on SR 4 for construction activities.
Project Description:
Through this project, Longview’s contractor, Rotschy, Inc., will widen the roadway and construct a right turn lane to NE Nichols from SR 4. This project is expected to be complete late fall 2008. For more information, contact Tom Gorman with the City of Longview at (360) 442-5205.
SR 432/SR 433 Turn Lane Improvements - City of Longview
Traffic Impacts:
- Nov. 16-22: Daytime single lane closures, both directions on SR 432 for finishing work on sidewalks and driveway approaches.
Project Description:
Through this project, Longview’s contractor, Tapani Underground, will bring the roadway up to federal standards, improve drainage and upgrade traffic signals. Work will be performed near the vicinity of mileposts 6.1 to 6.8 on SR 432 and mileposts .55 to .9 on SR 433. For more information, contact Field Engineer Steve Spriggs at (206) 999-7183 or visit the City’s Project Web page.
MAINTENANCE:
SR 4, Both directions at Allen Street between 4th and 5th Streets (milepost 61.68)
Nov. 17-21, 7 p.m.-10 a.m.: Nighttime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions on SR 4 for curbing and sidewalk construction activities.
SR 503, Both directions between near Merwin Village Road (mileposts 43.74-44.5)
Nov. 17-21: Daytime single lane closures, both directions on SR 503 for installation of overhead power lines.
SR 504, Both directions the North Fork Toutle River Bridge (milepost 20)
Nov. 18-20: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions on SR 504 for slide removal operations.
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CONSTRUCTION:
US 97, Biggs Rapids-Sam Hill Bridge (milepost 0) - Deck Replacement
Traffic Impacts:
- The bridge is closed to all traffic for the final phase of construction.
Project Description:
The bridge was reopened to traffic on May 19, 2008; a second full closure began September 8 and is expected to be closed until winter 2008/2009. This project is scheduled for completion winter 2008/2009. For more information, contact Chris Tams in the Columbia Gorge Area Engineering Office at (866) 279-0730, or visit the Project Web page.
MAINTENANCE:
US 97, Both directions between Goldendale City Limits and Hanging Rock Road (mileposts 12.5-14.9)
Nov. 17-21: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions on US 97 for cable installation activities.
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CONSTRUCTION:
I-5, Rush Road to 13th Street (mileposts 72.39-76.15) – Widening
Traffic Impacts:
- Nov. 17-21: Daytime rolling slowdowns, both directions on I-5 for construction vehicles entering and exiting the work zone.
- Nov. 17-21: Nighttime single lane closures, both directions on I-5 for construction activities. This work is weather-dependent.
Project Description:
Through this project, a new interchange is being constructed at LaBree Road and four miles of I-5 is being widened between Rush Road and 13th Street. The highway will be widened from two lanes to three lanes in each direction. The speed limit reduction of 50 m.p.h. has been lifted in the construction zone. This project began construction in July 2007 and 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.
I-5, Castle Rock to SR 505 Paving and Safety (mileposts 47.64-62.99)
Traffic Impacts:
- Nov. 17-22: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures, both directions on I-5 for construction activities.
- Nov. 17-22, 9 p.m.-5:30 a.m.: Nighttime single lane, double lane and shoulder closures, both directions on I-5 for striping and signing activities.
Project Description:
Through this project, crews will repave I-5 between Castle Rock and the vicinity of the SR 505 Junction. This project will improve safety and mobility along this section of I-5. It is expected to be complete in the spring of 2009. For more information, contact Denys Tak in the Kelso Area Engineering Office at (800) 545-1393, or visit the Project Web page.
SR 6, South Fork Chehalis River Bridge Replacement (milepost 42.62)
Traffic Impacts:
- Nov. 17-21: Daytime flagging, both directions on SR 6 for trucks entering and exiting the roadway during construction.
Project Description:
Through this project, the bridge over the south fork of the Chehalis River, approximately 15 miles west of Chehalis, will be replaced with an improved and wider bridge. Currently, oncoming traffic must stop to yield to large vehicles crossing the bridge, causing an elevated incidence of rear-end collisions. The new bridge will be 40 feet in width, 14 feet wider than the current structure, eliminating motorists’ urge to stop at the bridge and thereby improving safety along this stretch of SR 6. The new bridge will be built 20 feet to the north of the current structure, allowing motorists to continue using the existing bridge until the new bridge is completed. Construction is scheduled for completion in late fall 2009. For more information, contact Colin Newell in the Chehalis Area Engineering Office at (866) 713-2412 or visit the Project Web page.
Chamber Way Improvements - City of Chehalis
Traffic Impacts:
- Work has been suspended until January 4, 2009.
Project Description:
Through this project, Chehalis contractor crews will widen ramps and intersections and install new traffic signals to increase traffic capacity on Chamber Way. For more information, contact Tim Grochowski with the City of Chehalis at (360) 740-0238.
MAINTENANCE:
SR 6, Both directions between Katula Road and the Hope Creek Bridge (mileposts 30-35)
Nov. 17-21: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers on SR 6 for maintenance of overhead power lines.
SR 131, Closed in both directions in Randle (mileposts 0-2)
The highway is currently closed due to flooding. A county designated, signed detour route is in place at Cispus Road and Spears Road.
SR 505, Both directions at the Cedar Creek Bridge (milepost 13.59)
Nov. 17: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions on SR 505 for debris removal operations.
SR 508, Both directions between Roberts Road and Johnson Road (mileposts 2-18)
Nov. 17-21: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers on SR 508 for maintenance of overhead power lines.
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CONSTRUCTION:
No traffic impacts scheduled.
MAINTENANCE:
SR 4, Both directions between Weyerhaeuser Road and SR 401 junction (mileposts 2.8-4.5)
Nov. 17-21: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers on SR 4 for installation of buried power cables.
SR 6, Both directions between Menlo and Frances (mileposts 6-13)
Nov. 17: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers on SR 6 for pothole repair operations.
SR 6, Both directions at the Rock Creek Bridge (milepost 26.09)
Nov. 18-19: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers on SR 6 for water sensor installation activities.
US 101, Both directions at Walch Road near Butte Creek (milepost 61.7)
Nov. 17: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers on US 101 for settlement repair work.
US 101, Both directions at North Nemah River Road (milepost 37.6)
Nov. 18: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers on US 101 for culvert maintenance operations.
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CONSTRUCTION:
No traffic impacts scheduled.
MAINTENANCE:
SR 14, Both directions between Marble Road and Riverside Road (mileposts 22-27)
Nov. 17-20: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions on SR 14 for roadside maintenance operations.
SR 14, Both directions between the Duncan Creek Bridge and the Cascade Drive Bridge (milepost 33-38)
Nov. 17-21: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers on SR 14 for maintenance of overhead power lines.
SR 14, Both directions between Riverside Drive and Woodward Creek Road (mileposts 27.12-33.14)
Nov. 17-21: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions on SR 14 for installation of new power poles.
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CONSTRUCTION:
No traffic impacts scheduled.
MAINTENANCE:
SR 4, Both directions between the Valley Creek Bridge and School Road (mileposts 27.6-28.3)
Nov. 17-21: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers on SR 4 for installation of overhead and buried power cables.
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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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