Date:  Friday, August 22, 2008

Contact:
Tom Lenberg, WSDOT Maintenance Superintendent, 509.577-1933
Kara Shute, WSDOT Asst. Maintenance Superintendent, 509.577.1933
Mike Westbay, WSDOT Communications, 509.577.1617

Travel Advisory

WSDOT restricts lanes on US 395 August 25-28 in Kennewick
Drivers should plan for delays

KENNEWICK –Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., WSDOT will restrict northbound and southbound traffic to one lane in each direction on US 395 in Kennewick as maintenance crews replace signal lights.

Drivers should plan for delays on this heavily traveled section of US 395 through the Highlands area of Kennewick. WSDOT recommends drivers consider alternate routes.

Drivers need to slow down and be alert as they approach the orange signs and cones that will direct traffic into a single lane in each direction through the work zone.

Visit our Web site for the complete construction update report: 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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