For the week of: July 5-11, 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: WSDOT’s policy is to conclude all construction and maintenance operations that may impact traffic by 12 noon the day before any major holiday. 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:
- July 7-11: Daytime left lane closure northbound on I-5 for ramp construction activities.
- July 7-11: Daytime right lane closure southbound on I-5 for ramp construction activities.
- July 7-11: 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.
I-205, Mill Plain – NE 112th Connector (milepost 28)
Traffic Impacts:
- July 7-11, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.: Daytime flagging on northbound I-205 on-ramp at Mill Plain Boulevard for trucks entering and exiting the work-zone.
- July 7-11, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.: Daytime slowing on westbound Mill Plain Boulevard loop ramp for construction vehicles crossing ramp.
- July 10, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.: Nighttime double lane closure on I-205 northbound between SR 14 and Mill Plain Boulevard for construction activities.
- July 10, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.: Nighttime complete closure of westbound Mill Plain Boulevard loop ramp for construction activities.
- July 10, 9 p.m.: Rolling slowdowns on I-205 northbound between Airport Way and Mill Plain Boulevard for traffic control setup.
- July 10, 9 p.m.: Brief closure of westbound and eastbound SR 14 to I-205 northbound ramps for traffic control setup.
- July 11, 5 a.m.: Rolling slowdowns on I-205 northbound between Airport Way and Mill Plain Boulevard for traffic control takedown.
- July 11, 5 a.m.: Brief closure of westbound and eastbound SR 14 to I-205 northbound ramps for traffic control takedown.
- July 11, 9 p.m.: Rolling slowdowns on I-205 northbound between Airport Way and Mill Plain Boulevard for traffic control setup.
- July 11, 9 p.m.: Brief closure of westbound and eastbound SR 14 to I-205 northbound ramps for traffic control setup.
- July 11, 9 p.m.-5 a.m. July 14: Complete closure of westbound Mill Plain Boulevard loop ramp for the duration of the weekend for ramp construction activities.
- July 11, 9 p.m.-5 a.m. July 14: Double lane closures on I-205 northbound between SR 14 and Mill Plain Boulevard for the duration of the weekend for construction activities.
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 early June 2008 and is expected to be complete in 2009. For more information, contact Casey Liles in the Vancouver Area Engineering Office at (800) 725-9669, or visit the project Web page.
SR 14, Lieser Road Interchange Ramp Signal (milepost 4.35)
Traffic Impacts:
- July 7-11, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.: Daytime narrowing of westbound off-ramp for construction activities.
- July 7-11, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.: Daytime flagging for construction vehicles entering and exiting the work zone.
Project Description:
Through this project, improvements will be made to the SR 14 westbound off-ramp at Lieser Road Interchange. Improvements will include a new left turn lane at the westbound off-ramp and a new right turn lane on the south side of Lieser Road. Guardrail upgrades and a new traffic camera will also be installed within the project limits. This project began construction June 26, 2008 and is expected to be complete summer 2008. For more information, contact Casey Liles in the Vancouver Area Engineering Office at (800) 725-9669, or visit the project Web page.
SR 500, I-205 Interchange Improvements (mileposts 4.50-4.88)
Traffic Impacts:
- July 7-11: No traffic impacts scheduled.
Project Description:
Through this project, crews will extend the westbound merge lane from I-205 northbound onto SR 500 westbound to improve safety and reduce congestion at this interchange. This project began construction in May 2008 and is expected to be complete early July 2008. 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 32nd Street and Lawton Creek (mileposts 17.66-19.14)
July 8: Daytime shoulder work on SR 14 in both directions for sign installation activities.
SR 14, Both directions at the I-205 Junction (milepost 6.08)
July 8-10: Daytime traffic shifts on SR 14, both directions on the I-205 on- and off-ramps for asphalt crack sealing operations.
I-205, Northbound at NE Fourth Plain Boulevard (milepost 31.11)
July 7: Daytime shoulder work on I-205, northbound for sign installation activities.
I-205, Northbound between SE Mill Plain Boulevard and the I-5 Junction (mileposts 27.93-37.16)
July 7-10: Daytime mobile median shoulder closures on I-205, northbound for roadside mowing operations.
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CONSTRUCTION:
I-5, Castle Rock to SR 505 Paving and Safety (mileposts 47.64-62.99)
Traffic Impacts:
Daytime shoulder closures for sign and fence installations.
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.
SR 4, East of County Line Park – Rockfall (milepost 45.38)
Traffic Impacts:
- July 7: Daytime single lane closures for pre-construction activities.
- July 8-11, 8:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Scheduled 45-minute complete closures of SR 4 for rock scaling operations.
Project Description:
Through this project, crews will remove loose rock, unstable soil and other debris from the slope over SR 4 in the vicinity of County Line Park and will install cable fencing. This project will improve safety on this section of SR 4 by reducing the risk of rocks falling onto the highway. It is expected to be complete in the fall of 2008. For more information, contact Denys Tak in the Kelso Area Engineering Office at (800) 545-1393, or visit the Project Web page.
SR 432, Roadside Safety Improvements (mileposts 0-6.07) - Complete
Through this project, safety improvements were 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 was complete in early July 2008.
For more information, contact Casey Liles, Project Engineer at (800) 725-9669.
MAINTENANCE:
I-5, Both directions between Owl Creek and SR 506 (mileposts 36-60)
July 9: Daytime shoulder work on I-5 in both directions for sign maintenance activities.
I-5, Both directions between the Toutle River Bridge and the Toutle River Safety Rest Area (mileposts 52-55)
July 7-9: Daytime left lane closures on I-5 in both directions for roadside sweeping operations.
SR 411, Both directions between Sandy Bend Road and Beverly Heights Road (milepost 8.37 to 9.40)
July 7-11: Daytime intermittent single lane closures, both directions on SR 411 for installation of overhead power.
SR 433, Both directions between Industrial Way and the Oregon State line (mileposts 1-0)
July 12-13: Daytime frequent, intermittent closures of Lewis and Clark Bridge for the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Challenge.
SR 503, Both directions between the SR 503 Spur at Cougar and Old Lewis River Road (mileposts 32-45)
July 7-9: Daytime single lane closures with flaggers on SR 503 for pavement repair activities.
SR 504, Both directions between SR 505 and the Loowit Viewpoint (mileposts 15-50)
July 8-9: Daytime mobile lane closures on SR 504 for striping operations. Work is weather-dependent.
SR 505, Both directions between Winlock and the Park and Ride lot (mileposts 0-19.29)
July 10: Daytime mobile lane closures on SR 505 for striping operations. Work is weather-dependent.
SR 506, Both directions between Ryderwood and I-5 (mileposts 0-11.53)
July 10: Daytime mobile lane closures on SR 506 for striping operations. Work is weather-dependent.
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CONSTRUCTION:
US 97, Klickitat County (mileposts 0-33.52) – Roadside Safety Improvements
Traffic Impacts:
- July 7-11: Daytime traffic reduced to single lane intermittently, alternating directions with flaggers on US 97 for installation of guardrail and illumination work.
Project Description:
Through this project, crews will increase roadside safety on US 97 between the Biggs Rapids-Sam Hill Bridge (milepost 0) and end of Klickitat County line (milepost 33.52) by installing new beam guardrail at various locations and updating other guardrail. Minor illumination work is also included. This project is scheduled for completion summer 2008.
For more information, contact Paul Gonseth in the Project Engineering Office at (509) 577-1810.
US 97, Biggs Rapids-Sam Hill Bridge (milepost 0) - Deck Replacement
Traffic Impacts:
- The bridge is open to all traffic. Previous load restrictions have been lifted.
Project Description:
The bridge is now open to traffic; a second closure will begin after Labor Day 2008. Previous weight restrictions have been lifted. 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:
SR 14, Westbound between Dalles Mountain Road and Horsethief Lake State Park (mileposts 84.5-85.5)
July 7: Daytime traffic reduced to single lane, alternating directions with flaggers and pilot car on SR 14 for slide removal operations.
SR 14, Westbound between Sundale Road and Dalles Mountain Road (mileposts 127-101)
July 7-8: Daytime slow moving maintenance vehicle, westbound on SR 14 for vegetation control activities.
SR 14, Westbound between Avery Road and Wishram Heights (mileposts 90-92)
July 8: Daytime traffic reduced to single lane, alternating directions with flaggers on SR 14 for slide removal operations.
SR 14, Eastbound between the US 97 Junction and the Benton County line (mileposts 101-152)
July 9-10: Daytime slow moving maintenance vehicle, eastbound on SR 14 for guidepost installation activities.
SR 14, Both directions between the White Salmon River Bridge and Dock Grade Road (mileposts 63.45-64.8)
July 10-11: Daytime traffic reduced to single lane, alternating directions with flaggers and pilot car on SR 14 for asphalt crack sealing operations.
US 97, Both directions between Stringstreet Road and the Yakima County line (mileposts 7-33.5)
July 9-10: Daytime slow moving maintenance vehicle, both directions on US 97 for guidepost installation activities.
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CONSTRUCTION:
I-5, Rush Road to 13th Street (mileposts 72.39-76.15) – Widening
Traffic Impacts:
- July 7-9, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.: Nighttime single lane closures northbound on I-5 near the vicinity of 13th Avenue for paving and striping activities. Work is dry-weather dependent.
- July 7-12: Daytime rolling slowdowns near work zone for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
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. The speed limit reduction of 50 m.p.h. has been lifted in the construction zone. 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.
I-5, Lewis County Variable Message Sign Installation (milepost 69.5)
Traffic Impacts:
- July 7-11: Daytime right shoulder closures northbound on I-5 for construction activities.
Project Description:
Through this project, crews will install a culvert, maintenance pad, guardrail, electrical outlet and Variable Message Sign (VMS) on I-5 in the vicinity of Koontz Road in Lewis County. This project is scheduled for completion in late July 2008. For more information, contact Luigi Cartasenga in the Traffic Office at (360) 448-9581.
US 12, Centerline Rumble Strip Installation (mileposts 67.1-114.7)
Traffic Impacts:
- July 7-11: Daytime traffic control with pilot car for construction activities.
Project Description:
Through this project, crews will install centerline rumble strips on a portion of US 12 between I-5 and Randle. Installation of the rumble strips will help improve safety along US 12 by reducing cross-over accidents. This project is scheduled for completion in fall 2008. For more information, contact Colin Newell in the Chehalis Area Engineering Office at (866) 713-2412.
US 12, White Pass Vicinity - Slope Stabilization
- July 7-11: No traffic impacts scheduled.
Project Description:
This project stabilizes three roadside slopes on US 12 from SR 123 near Packwood to the Rimrock Reservoir. Work will remove loose rock reducing the potential of rocks falling on the roadway. This project is scheduled for completion summer 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, Both directions between Owl Creek and SR 506 (mileposts 36-60)
July 9: Daytime shoulder work on I-5 in both directions for sign maintenance activities.
SR 6, Both directions at the Chehalis River Bridge (milepost 50.94)
July 7-10: Daytime traffic intermittently reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers on SR 6 for bridge maintenance operations.
SR 122, Both directions between Cinebar Road and Harmony Road (milepost 1.95 to 7.87)
July 7-11: Daytime single lane closures, both directions on SR 122 for buried utility installation.
US 12, Both directions between Lake Creek Road and Forest Service Road #1270 (mileposts 134-136)
July 7-10, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers on US 12 for data line work.
SR 505, Both directions between Winlock and the Park and Ride lot (mileposts 0-19.29)
July 10: Daytime mobile lane closures on SR 505 for striping operations. Work is weather-dependent.
SR 508, Both directions between Centralia Alpha Road and Cinebar Road (milepost 13.35 to 18.01)
July 7-11: Daytime single lane closures, both directions on SR 508 for buried utility installation.
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CONSTRUCTION:
No traffic impacts scheduled.
MAINTENANCE:
SR 6, Westbound between the Willapa River Bridge and Lebam Road (mileposts 7-13)
July 7-8: Daytime traffic reduced to single lane, alternating directions with pilot car on SR 6 for paving operations. Work is dry-weather dependent.
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CONSTRUCTION:
No traffic impacts scheduled.
MAINTENANCE:
SR 14, Both directions between Smith-Cripe Road and Franz Road (mileposts 29.55-31.67)
July 8: Daytime traffic reduced to single lane, alternating directions with flaggers and pilot car on SR 14 for asphalt patching operations.
SR 14, Both directions at Tunnel #2 (milepost 58.6)
July 9: Daytime traffic reduced to single lane, alternating directions with flaggers and pilot car on SR 14 for asphalt patching operations.
SR 14, Both directions between the White Salmon River Bridge and Dock Grade Road (mileposts 63.45-64.8)
July 10-11: Daytime traffic reduced to single lane, alternating directions with flaggers and pilot car on SR 14 for asphalt crack sealing operations.
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CONSTRUCTION:
No traffic impacts scheduled.
MAINTENANCE:
SR 4, Eastbound between River View E. and County Line Park (mileposts 39-43)
July 9-10: Daytime traffic reduced to single lane, alternating directions with pilot car on SR 4 for paving operations. Work is dry-weather dependent.
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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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