Date:  Friday, September 19, 2008

Contact: Tom Lenberg, WSDOT Maintenance Superintendent, 509.577-1933
Kara Shute, WSDOT Asst. Maintenance Superintendent, 509.577.1933
Mike Westbay, WSDOT Communications, 509.728.4712

WSDOT Travel Advisory

WSDOT restricts lanes and ramps on the US 395 Blue Bridge between Pasco and Kennewick September 22-25

Drivers should plan for delays and consider alternate routes.

PASCO – Monday, September 22, through Thursday September 25, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., WSDOT maintenance crews will be restricting lanes and ramps during inspections and electrical work on the US 395 Blue Bridge.

The US 395 Blue Bridge is a busy commute corridor in the Tri-Cities. Work times were chosen to minimize traffic disruptions:

- Monday, 9/22 and Tuesday, 9/23, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., US 395 southbound - right lane will be closed from Court Street to the south end of the bridge. The on-ramp from Lewis Street to southbound US 395 will also be closed.

- Wednesday, 9/24 and Thursday, 9/25, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., US 395 northbound - right lane will be closed across the entire bridge. The on-ramp from Columbia Drive to northbound US 395 will also be closed.

Drivers need to slow down and be alert as they approach the orange signs, cones, and electronic message boards that will direct traffic into a single lane 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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