Date:  Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Contact: Les Turnley, WSDOT Maintenance Superintendent, 509.577.1920 (Selah)
Mike Westbay, WSDOT Communications, 509.728.4712 (Yakima)

WSDOT Traffic Advisory

WSDOT repairs guardrail, closes right lane on I-82 bridges near Selah November 13

One westbound lane restricted. Delays should be minimal.

YAKIMA – WSDOT maintenance crews will close one westbound lane of I-82 across two bridges near Selah to do guardrail repair. Drivers will have two westbound lanes open to traffic. WSDOT chose the work hours, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., to minimize the disruption to traffic.

Drivers will need to slow down and pay attention to the electronic signs, barrels, and cones that will direct them through the construction zone.

The eastbound lanes of I-82 will not be affected.

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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