Date:  Friday, October 17, 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 on I-182 and SR 240 for sign inspections Oct. 20, 21 in the Tri-Cities

Drivers should plan for delays and consider alternate routes.

PASCO – On Monday, October 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., WSDOT maintenance crews will restrict one eastbound lane on I-182 between the 4th Avenue Interchange and the junction with US 395 in Pasco. Crews will be inspecting the big green signs mounted on the sign bridges above the highway.

On Tuesday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., WSDOT maintenance crews will restrict the two right eastbound lanes on SR 240 between the Richland Wye Interchange and the Columbia Center Blvd. Interchange near Kennewick. Crews will be inspecting the big green signs mounted on a sign bridge above the highway.

Drivers need to slow down and be alert as they approach the orange signs, cones, barrels and electronic message boards that will direct traffic into the open lanes through the work zone.

Visit our Web site for the complete construction update report: 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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