Date:
Friday, June 27, 2008
Contact:
Paul Gonseth, WSDOT Project Engineer, 509.577.1810
Mike Westbay, WSDOT Communications, 509.728.4712
WSDOT Travel Advisory
WSDOT closes westbound on-ramp to US 12 from 16th Avenue in Yakima June 30 - July 3
YAKIMA– WSDOT and our contractor will close the on-ramp from northbound 16th Avenue to westbound US 12 during daylight hours on Monday, June 30, through Thursday, July 3. Drivers will get to westbound US 12 from Yakima by following detour signs on local roads to the US 12 40th Avenue/Fruitvale interchange or the I-82 North First Street Interchange. Drivers should allow a little extra time to reach westbound US 12.
Eastbound travel on US 12 will not be affected.
This project will correct chronic bank erosion problems threatening US 12 and the aquatic habitat in the Naches River north of Yakima. The slopes or banks of the Naches River between the 16th Avenue and 40th Avenue interchanges will be stabilized by placing rocks, soil and plants in the river in order to redirect the river toward the hillside and away from US Highway 12. This project is funded through the 2005 Transportation Partnership Funding Package.
To learn more about this project that includes partnerships with the city and county visit: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US12/NachesRiver/
Visit our Web site for the complete construction/maintenance update: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/SouthCentral/Construction/
Drivers can now get current traffic and weather information by dialing 5-1-1 from most phones. This new traveler information system builds upon the highly successful Washington State Highway hotline that managed 4.6 million calls each year. Callers can also use 5-1-1 to get statewide construction, mountain pass condition, and state ferry system information, as well as toll free numbers for passenger rail and airlines. TTY users can call 1-800-833-6388.
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