Date:  Thursday, August 14, 2008

Contact: Melissa McFadden, Chehalis Assistant Project Engineer, (866) 713-2412 (toll-free in Chehalis)
Abbi Russell, WSDOT Communications, (360) 905-2057 (Vancouver)

CHEHALIS – Drivers on US 12 between I-5 and Randle may notice new rumble strips down the center of the roadway, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). These rumble strips are part of a safety project completed on August 11.

As part of the effort to reduce collisions resulting from cars crossing over to the oncoming lane, these rumble strips provide both audible and vibratory warnings for drivers.

Close to 60 percent of the nation’s roadway fatalities result from drivers leaving their lane. Many of those fatalities happen in rural areas with two-lane roads.

The rumble strip project began on July 7, 2008. During the two-month project, 47 miles of rumble strips were applied.

For more information on the US 12 rumble strip project and other local projects, contact the Chehalis Area Engineering Office at (866) 713-2412 or swChehalis@wsdot.wa.gov.

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Drivers can now get real time 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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