For the week of: Saturday, April 6 - Friday, April 12, 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:

• Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12: Daytime shoulder closures and rolling slowdowns on both directions of I-5 and I-205 within project limits. Nighttime single lane closures on I-5 southbound from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10: Daytime single lane closures on both directions of I-205 within project limits. 
• 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 .

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

• Monday, April 8 to Tuesday, April 9: Nighttime single lane closures on the west end of project limits, including the West Camas Slough Bridge.
• Wednesday, April 10 to Friday, April 12: Nighttime intermittent flagging at ramps throughout the project limits for paving work.
• NOTE: Traffic on SR 14 is open to two lanes in each direction, but there will continue to be daytime intermittent single lane closures and flagging. Expect delays.

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, April 8 to Friday, April 12: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures on both directions of St. Johns Blvd. and the on- and off-ramps. Daytime shoulder closures on both directions of 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 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.

I-5, Both directions between the Interstate Bridge and NE 39th Street (mileposts 0.0 to 2.0)
Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12: Daytime shoulder closures for survey work.

I-5, Both directions at the 6th Street / C Street intersection off Exit 1B (milepost 0.4)
Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12: Daytime shoulder closures for utility work.

SR 502, Both directions between I-5 and NW 13th Avenue (mileposts 0.0 to 7.4)
Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12: Centurylink will perform daytime intermittent single lane and 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, April 8 to Friday, April 12: 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 .

MAINTENANCE:

SR 411, Both directions between Waters Road and Delameter Road (mileposts 9.5 to 11.3)
Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12: Cowlitz County PUD will perform daytime intermittent single lane closures for overhead utility work.

SR 432, Both directions between I-5 and 38th Avenue (mileposts 0.0 to 3.3)
Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12: Cowlitz County PUD will perform daytime intermittent single lane and shoulder closures for roadside maintenance activities.

SR 505, Both directions between Cedar Creek and SR 504 (mileposts 14.0 to 19.3)
Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12: Cowlitz County PUD will perform daytime intermittent single lane and shoulder closures for roadside maintenance activities.

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CONSTRUCTION: 

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

• Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12: Construction vehicles will be entering and exiting the workzone during daylight hours. Motorists are advised to use caution. 

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

MAINTENANCE:
No scheduled traffic impacts.


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CONSTRUCTION:
 
I-5, Barnes Road and US 12 Interchanges - Illumination Upgrades (mileposts 52.33 to 68.41)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures within project limits.

Project Engineer:Lori Figone, Phone: (360) 442-1341
This project upgrades illumination systems at interchanges along the I-5 corridor within project limits.

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

• Monday, April 8 to Thursday, April 11: Nighttime single lane closures on both directions of I-5 within project limits from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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:

• Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12: Daytime single lane closures within project limits. 

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

• 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
This project replaces the Bone River Bridge in Pacific County. For more information contact the project office.

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

• Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12: 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
This project replaces both the Smith Creek and North River Bridges in Pacific County. For more information contact the project office.

MAINTENANCE:
No scheduled traffic impacts.

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CONSTRUCTION:

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

• No scheduled traffic impacts.
• NOTE: The speed limit on SR 14 has been reduced to 40 mph throughout the project area. This speed limit is in effect throughout the winter. Traffic has been shifted to the new, permanent alignment near Marble Road.

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

MAINTENANCE:
No scheduled traffic impacts.

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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:

• Work is scheduled to resume on Monday, April 15. Drivers can expect up to 30-minute delays, seven days a week. 

Project Engineer: Bill Preston, 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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