Date:  Friday, October 17, 2008

Contact: Susan Fell, WSDOT Assistant Area Engineer, (360) 759-1312 (Vancouver)
Annie Linstrom, WSDOT Communications, (360) 905-2079 (Vancouver)

BATTLE GROUND – Starting Monday, October 20, motorists traveling on I-5 in the vicinity of Battle Ground will notice the speed limit return to 70 MPH, after a reduction to 60 MPH through the SR 502 Interchange work zone. This will make the speed limit 70 MPH between NE 179th Street Exit (milepost 9.5) and the McCarty Road overpass (milepost 13.3).

The lowered speed limit was put in effect on June 22, 2007 to help protect workers building the interchange and the traveling public near the work zone. The new SR 502 Interchange is now complete and opened to the public on October 15, 2008. 

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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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