For the week of: February 6-12, 2010
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 501 Ridgefield Interchange (milepost 13.39-14.6)
Traffic Impacts:
- Feb. 8-12: Lane shifts on SR 501, just west of the I-5 interchange.
- Feb. 8-12: Traffic from SR 501 to southbound I-5 will be shifted onto a temporary on-ramp during construction.
- Feb. 8-12, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Daytime intermittent flagging on SR 501 at the I-5 on- and off-ramps, and on westbound SR 501 for trucks entering and exiting the work zone.
Project Description:
Through the first stage of this project, crews will replace the current interchange at I-5 and SR 501 in Ridgefield with a new interchange, widen SR 501 through the interchange to two lanes in each direction, add turn lanes at the interchange, and add sidewalks for pedestrian and bicycle travel. When funded, stage 2 of this project will add sidewalks near adjacent roadways for pedestrian and bicycle travel and make improvements to the SR 501/56th Place and Pioneer Street/65th Avenue intersections. 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, I-205 Junction to Dike Road - Cable Barrier (mileposts 7.8-22.49)
Traffic Impacts:
- Feb. 8-12, 8 p.m.-5 a.m.: Night time single lane closures on both directions of I-5 between Gee Creek Rest Area and NW La Center Road (mile posts 12-16) for cable median barrier installation.
- Feb. 8-12, 8 p.m.-5 a.m.: Night time single lane closures on both directions of I-5 between Lewis River Drive and Scott Avenue (mile posts 20.5-21.5) for cable median barrier installation.
Project Description:
WSDOT is installing nearly 15 miles of cable median barrier in Clark and Cowlitz counties. Severe injuries and fatalities often result when a vehicle crosses the median and collides with oncoming traffic. Cable median barrier helps prevent cars from crossing the median and potentially causing deadly head-on collisions. Construction began January 5, 2010, and will be complete by April 2010. For more information, contact Project Engineer Paul Gonseth at (509) 577-1810 or visit the project Web page.
I-205, Mill Plain – NE 112th Connector (milepost 28) - Functionally Complete
Traffic Impacts:
- Feb. 11, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., Feb. 12: Full closure of the northbound I-205 on-ramp at Mill Plain Boulevard for catch basin cleaning operations.
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 was functionally complete by December 2009. Minor sign work will continue until February 2010. For more information, contact Allen Hendy in the Vancouver Area Engineering Office at (800) 725-9669, or visit the project Web page .
SR 14, Pedestrian Tunnel – City of Washougal
Traffic Impacts:
- A temporary speed reduction is in place on SR 14 from 55 mph to 25 mph to allow the City’s contractor to construct a pedestrian tunnel underneath the highway. This speed reduction will remain in effect throughout the duration of the project. Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling this stretch of roadway.
Project Description:
The project will construct a pedestrian tunnel underneath SR 14 to create a pedestrian/bicycle connection between the newly reconstructed downtown Washougal city core and the Columbia River waterfront. This project began construction on July 6 and is expected to be complete by early 2010. For more information, please contact Trevor Evers at (360) 835-8501 or e-mail tevers@ci.washougal.wa.us or visit the project Web page.
SR 503, NE 119th Avenue at the Bowyer Market Place (mileposts 2.66-3.01)
Traffic Impacts:
- Feb. 8-12, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Daytime lane shifts on northbound SR 503 for construction activities.
- Feb. 8-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Daytime lane shifts on southbound SR 503 for construction activities.
Project Description:
A private development is being constructed at the intersection of SR 503 and NE 119th Avenue. Through this project, crews will install a turn lane on southbound SR 503 to NE 119th Avenue, new curbing, pavement markings and complete signal replacement operations at this location. ADA facilities will also be updated during this work. Most of this work will occur on the west side of NE 119th Avenue. WSDOT reduced the speed limit on SR 503 by extending the 40 mph posted speed limit an additional 500 feet north of NE 119th Avenue (milepost 2.81) to accommodate the expansion of the commercial district along the highway. Work began on June 29 and is expected to be complete in winter 2010. For more information, contact Linda Smalls in the Clark County Public Works Department at (360) 397-6118.
Vancouver Rail – Rail Bypass and W. 39th Street Bridge
Traffic Impacts:
- Feb. 8-12 , 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Daytime flagging at the intersection of W. 39th Street and Fruit Valley Road as crews perform utility installation and embankment work.
- Note: The rail crossing at W. 39th Street is closed to all traffic for rail bypass construction.
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, which began construction in September 2008. WSDOT began construction of the overcrossing bridge in mid-May 2009. The entire project is scheduled for completion in summer 2011. For more information, contact Chris Tams in the Columbia Gorge Area Engineering Office at (866) 279-0730, 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 the SR 14 interchange and SR 500 interchange (mile posts 0.3-1.8)
Feb. 6-8: Daytime mobile lane shifts at the on- and off-ramps for roadside sweeping operations.
I-205, Both directions between the SR 14 interchange and SR 500 interchange (mile posts 26.84-30.37)
Feb. 6-8: Daytime mobile lane shifts on the on- and off-ramps for roadside sweeping operations.
SR 14, Westbound at Evergreen Boulevard (mile post 3.7)
Feb. 6, 6:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Daytime right lane closure for vegetation management operations.
SR 14, Eastbound between the I-5 interchange and Camas vicinity (mile posts 0-12)
Feb. 8-9: Daytime mobile lane closures for drainage maintenance work.
SR 14, Westbound between the I-5 interchange and Camas vicinity (mile posts 0-12)
Feb. 10-11: Daytime mobile lane closures for drainage maintenance work.
SR 500, Both directions at the I-5 interchange (mile post 0.15)
Feb. 8-12: Daytime right shoulder closures for survey work.
SR 500, Both directions near 162nd Avenue (mile posts 8.47-8.48)
Feb. 8-12: Daytime single lane closures for underground utility work.
SR 502, Both directions near Battle Ground vicinity (mile post 5.78-5.80)
Feb. 8-12: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers for underground utility installation.
SR 503, Both directions near NE 119th Street (mile post 2.95)
Feb. 8-12: Daytime lane closures for manhole cleaning operations.
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CONSTRUCTION:
I-5, SR 432 Talley Way Interchange (mileposts 35.82-37.48)
Traffic Impacts:
- Feb. 8-12: Daytime shoulder closures on I-5 and SR 432 for sign and fence installation work, and other construction activities.
- Note: During this project, there is permanent closure of the I-5 southbound loop ramp to SR 432 eastbound and long-term closure of the SR 432 westbound loop ramp to I-5 southbound. Signed detours are available.
Project Description:
Through this project, WSDOT will reconstruct the I-5 interchange at SR 432 (Exit 36) and the adjacent SR 432 interchange at Talley Way (mileposts 9.89-10.33) to improve safety and address traffic flow and congestion issues at both interchanges and on SR 432. Construction began January 2010, and will be complete in 2012. For more information, contact Denys Tak with the Kelso Area Engineering Office at (360) 442-1341, or visit the project Web page.
I-5, I-205 Junction to Dike Road - Cable Barrier (mileposts 7.8-22.49)
Traffic Impacts:
- Feb. 8-12, 8 p.m.-5 a.m.: Night time single lane closures on both directions of I-5 between Gee Creek Rest Area and NW La Center Road (mile posts 12-16) for cable median barrier installation.
- Feb. 8-12, 8 p.m.-5 a.m.: Night time single lane closures on both directions of I-5 between Lewis River Drive and Scott Avenue (mile posts 20.5-21.5) for cable median barrier installation.
Project Description:
WSDOT is installing nearly 15 miles of cable median barrier in Clark and Cowlitz counties. Severe injuries and fatalities often result when a vehicle crosses the median and collides with oncoming traffic. Cable median barrier helps prevent cars from crossing the median and potentially causing deadly head-on collisions. Construction began January 5, 2010, and will be complete by April 2010. For more information, contact Project Engineer Paul Gonseth at (509) 577-1810.
SR 4, Skamokawa to Coal Creek Road – Paving and Guardrail Upgrade (mileposts 27.47-55.01)
Traffic Impacts:
- Feb. 8-12: No scheduled traffic impacts.
Project Description:
Throughout this project, guardrail improvements and paving will take place along State Route 4, between Skamokawa in Wahkiakum County (milepost 27.47) and Coal Creek Road in Cowlitz County (milepost 55.01). Additionally, West Little Island Road and Beaver Creek Road in Wahkiakum County will be paved by agreement with Wahkiakum County. Paving this section of SR 4 will repair ruts and cracks in the existing pavement and extend the life of the roadway, in addition to providing a smoother and safer ride for motorists. The roadway will remain open during construction with daytime single-lane traffic, alternating directions and flagging on SR 4. Construction began June 29 and was substantially complete in late 2009. Minor guardrail work is remaining and will be completed in February 2010. For more information, contact Leon Winger in the Vancouver Area Engineering Office at (800) 725-9669, or visit the project Web page .
SR 4, Ocean Beach Highway Signal Upgrade - Olympia Way Right Turn Lane (milepost 59.7) – City of Longview
Traffic Impacts:
- Feb. 8-12: No scheduled traffic impacts.
Project Description:
The City of Longview has contracted with Northeast Electric to construct a right-turn lane from SR 4 and install a 120-foot long signal bridge at the intersection of Olympia Way and State Route 4 - Ocean Beach Highway (milepost 59.7). Construction began in September 2009. The project is scheduled for completion by early 2010. For more information, contact Tom Gorman with the City of Longview at (360) 442-5205.
SR 433, Lewis and Clark Bridge Painter (milepost 0)
Traffic Impacts:
- Feb. 8-12: No scheduled traffic impacts.
Project Description:
Through this project, contractor crews will clean and paint the steel members of the substructure of the SR 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge to help preserve and prolong the life of the bridge. The bridge will be painted in three phases; phases 1 and 2 will paint the steel underneath the roadway, and phase 3 will paint all of the steel above the roadway. The first phase of the project, completed in February 2008, cleaned and painted piers in the Columbia River. The second phase of construction began in April 2009 and cleans and paints the remaining piers in the Columbia River, as well as some of the bridge towers on the Washington side. Phase two of this project is expected to be complete spring 2010. For more information, contact Denys Tak in the Kelso Area Engineering Office toll-free at (800) 545-1393, or visit the project Web page .
SR 504, Hall Road Intersection Reconstruction (milepost 9) – Cowlitz County
Traffic Impacts:
- Feb. 8-12: No scheduled traffic impacts.
Project Description:
Through this project, contractor crews will make safety improvements to Hall Road and provide a deceleration lane to turn onto Hall Road from SR 504. This project began construction July 27, 2009 and will be complete by early 2010. For more information, contact Gary Gonser in the Cowlitz County Public Works Department at (360) 577-3030.
MAINTENANCE:
I-5, Both directions between Kalama and Headquarters Road (mile posts 30-43)
Feb. 8-11: Daytime right lane closures for guardrail repair operations.
SR 4, Both directions between Una Avenue and Cathlamet City limits (mile post 35.35-35.50)
Feb. 8-12: Daytime lane closures for overhead cable repair work.
SR 4, Both directions between Coal Creek and Stella vicinities (mile posts 50-55)
Feb. 9-11: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers for vegetation management operations.
SR 432, Both directions between Prudential Boulevard and Washington Way (milepost 3.59-4.52)
Feb. 8-12: Daytime single lane closures for utility work.
SR 503 Spur, Both directions between the Rock Creek Bridge and Woodland Park Road (mile posts 36.07-38.03)
Feb. 8-12: Daytime single lane closures for overhead cable installation.
SR 504, Both directions between Kid Valley and Coldwater Lake (mileposts 20-43)
Feb. 1-4: Daytime slow moving winter maintenance vehicles for snow removal operations.
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CONSTRUCTION:
No scheduled traffic impacts.
MAINTENANCE:
No scheduled traffic impacts.
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CONSTRUCTION:
I-5, Koontz Road to Harrison Avenue (mileposts 69.44-82.73) – Paving
Traffic Impacts:
- Feb. 8-12: Work has been suspended until the spring when favorable weather conditions exist.
Project Description:
The asphalt pavement on this section of I-5 was deteriorating due to age and normal wear. Through this project, WSDOT’s contractor Lakeside Industries, Inc. paved and resurfaced the interstate to repair ruts and cracks in the existing pavement and extend the life of the roadway. This project provides a smoother and safer ride for motorists. The project also strengthens and preserves the road surface, allowing I-5 to continue handling heavy commuter and freight traffic. Crews began resurfacing work on June 22. Paving is complete, and final bridge expansion joint work will be completed in spring 2010. For more information, contact Colin Newell in the Chehalis Area Engineering Office at (866) 713-2412 or visit the Project Web page .
I-5, Rush Road to 13th Street (mileposts 72.39-76.15) – Widening and Interchange - Complete
Traffic Impacts:
- Feb. 8-12: No scheduled traffic impacts.
Project Description:
Through this project, a new interchange was constructed at LaBree Road (exit 74) and four miles of I-5 was widened between Rush Road and 13th Street. The highway was widened from two lanes to three lanes in each direction. This project began construction in July 2007 and was functionally completed on June 2, when the new LaBree Road interchange was opened to traffic. For more information, contact Colin Newell in the Chehalis Area Engineering Office at (866) 713-2412 or visit the Project Web page .
SR 508, Both directions at the South Fork Newaukum River Bridge (milepost 13.65) – Weight Restrictions
Traffic Impacts:
• Single vehicles are restricted to 18 tons.
• Tractor-semi trailers are restricted to 29 tons.
• Truck-trailers are restricted to 36 tons.
A damaged support beam requires weight restrictions on this bridge to maintain the serviceability of the bridge. Single vehicles are restricted to 18 tons, tractor-semi trailers are restricted to 29 tons and truck-trailers are restricted 36 tons. Advanced warning signs will be posted near Gish Road (milepost 4.7) on the west side of the bridge and near Justus Road (milepost 18.43) and August Road (milepost 15.47) on the east side of the bridge. This will provide overweight truck traffic the opportunity to change course before they reach the bridge.
MAINTENANCE:
US 12, Both directions between Fischer Road and White Pass (mile posts 80-150)
Feb. 8-9: Daytime shoulder closures and flaggers while crews replace damaged signs.
US 12, Both directions on the Corn Creek Bridge (mile post 89.24)
Feb. 9: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers for bridge inspection work.
US 12, Both directions on the Twin Canyon Creek Bridge (mile post 89.27)
Feb. 9-10: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers for bridge inspection work.
US 12, Both directions on the Cowlitz River Mayfield Bridge (mile post 82)
Feb. 10: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers for bridge inspection work.
SR 6, Both directions between Parker Road and Goff Road (mile posts 41-47)
Feb. 8-12: Daytime single lane closures on SR 6 for tree trimming operations.
SR 506, Both directions on the Lacamas Creek Bridge (mile post 8.05)
Feb. 11: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers for bridge inspection work.
SR 508, Both directions between Butts Road and Seventh Street (mile post 23.50-32.42)
Feb. 8-12: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers for tree trimming operations.
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CONSTRUCTION:
No scheduled traffic impacts.
MAINTENANCE:
No scheduled traffic impacts.
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CONSTRUCTION:
No scheduled traffic impacts.
MAINTENANCE:
No scheduled traffic impacts.
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CONSTRUCTION:
SR 4, Skamokawa to Coal Creek Road – Paving and Guardrail Upgrade (mileposts 27.47-55.01)
Traffic Impacts:
- Feb. 8-12: No scheduled traffic impacts.
Project Description:
Throughout this project, guardrail improvements and paving will take place along State Route 4, between Skamokawa in Wahkiakum County (milepost 27.47) and Coal Creek Road in Cowlitz County (milepost 55.01). Additionally, West Little Island Road and Beaver Creek Road in Wahkiakum County will be paved by agreement with Wahkiakum County. Paving this section of SR 4 will repair ruts and cracks in the existing pavement and extend the life of the roadway, in addition to providing a smoother and safer ride for motorists. The roadway will remain open during construction with daytime single-lane traffic, alternating directions and flagging on SR 4. Construction began June 29 and was substantially complete in late 2009. Minor guardrail work is remaining and will be completed in February 2010. For more information, contact Leon Winger in the Vancouver Area Engineering Office at (800) 725-9669, or visit the project Web page .
MAINTENANCE:
SR 4, Both directions between Cathlamet city limit and Chester Avenue (mile posts 34.41-35.35)
Feb. 8-12: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers for utility pole replacement.
SR 4, Both directions between Boege Road and Fern Hill Road (mile posts 36.45-36.81)
Feb. 8-12: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures for utility installation.
SR 4, Both directions near County Line Park (mile posts 41.50-44.50)
Feb. 8-12: Daytime traffic reduced to a single lane, alternating directions with flaggers for tree trimming operations.
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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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