For the week of: Saturday, May 18 - Friday, May 24, 2013

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Southwest Washington. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

Counties:

Clark | Cowlitz | Klickitat | Lewis | Pacific | Skamania | Wahkiakum |

Please Note: Daytime traffic impacts typically take place between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., and nighttime impacts between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Times may vary based on weather and other (construction-related) variables.  

Information for bordering states can be found at the Bordering Travel Information page .

CONSTRUCTION:

Salmon Creek Interchange Project (I-205, mileposts 36.07 to 37.16 and I-5 mileposts 6.95 to 9.51)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Thursday, May 23: Daytime shoulder closures and rolling slowdowns on both directions of I-5 and I-205. Daytime single lane closures on I-205 southbound and NE 16th Avenue from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• NOTE: Access to NE 17th Avenue at NE 139th is now permanently closed.

Project Engineer: Leon Winger , (360) 905-1500
For more information, visit the project Web page .

SR 14, Camas-Washougal Widening and Interchange (mileposts 11.93 to 15.54)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Daytime single lane closures on both directions of SR 14. Nighttime single lane closures on the west end of project limits, including the West Camas Slough Bridge. Nighttime signed intermittent ramp closures throughout the project area. Nighttime intermittent ramp closures.
• NOTE: All work is weather dependent.

Project Engineer: Chris Tams , Phone: (866) 279-0730
For more information, visit the project Web page .

SR 500, St. Johns Blvd. Interchange (mileposts 0.42 to 1.55)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures on both directions of St. Johns Boulevard and the on- and off-ramps. Daytime single lane closures on 39th Street, 42nd Street and 44th Street. Daytime shoulder closures on both directions of SR 500. Trucks entering and exiting the work zone.  

Project Engineer: Leon Winger , Phone: (360) 905-1500
For more information, visit the project Web page . 

SR 501, Pioneer Street Reconstruction - Port of Ridgefield (milepost 16.91)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Daytime single lane traffic at the intersection of SR 501 and Main Ave.

Project Engineer: Ken Hash, Phone: (360) 905-2215
The Port of Ridgefield is reconstructing Pioneer Street west of Main Avenue. For more information, please contact the project office.

SR 502, Widening from I-5 to Battle Ground, Stage 1 (mileposts 2.29 to 6.61)
Traffic Impacts:

• No scheduled traffic impacts.

Project Engineer:  Chris Tams , Phone: (866) 279-0730  
For more information, visit the project Web page.

SR 503, NE 65th Street to Padden Parkway - Median Curb Installation (mileposts 0.17 to 1.04) 
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Tuesday, May 21: Daytime shoulder closures and sidewalk closures within project limits.
• Wednesday, May 22 to Thursday, May 23: Nighttime single and left-turn-lane closures on both directions of SR 503 between 65th and 71st Streets. No left turns will be permitted.

Project Engineer: Chris Tams , Phone: (866) 279-0730
This project installs a median curb on SR 503 between 65th Street and Padden Parkway. For more information, please contact the project office.

 
MAINTENANCE:

I-5, Both directions between the Interstate Bridge and NE 39th Street (mileposts 0.0 to 2.0)
Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Daytime shoulder closures for survey work.

SR 500, Both directions between I-5 and 4th Plain Boulevard (mileposts 0.0 to 6.0)
Monday, May 20 to Thursday, May 23: Daytime mobile single lane and shoulder closures for roadside maintenance activities.

SR 500, Both directions between 4th Plain Boulevard and Padden Parkway (mileposts 6.1 to 7.0)
Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Qwest will perform daytime intermittent single lane closures for utility work.

SR 500, Both directions between NE 53rd Street and NE 252nd Avenue (mileposts 12.5 to 14.5)
Monday, May 20 to Thursday, May 23: Daytime single lane traffic with flaggers for pavement repair activities.

SR 500, Both directions between NE 28th Street and NE 5th Avenue (mileposts 13.8 to 19.1)
Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Clark Public Utilities will perform daytime intermittent single lane closures for overhead utility work.

SR 502, Both directions between I-5 and NW 13th Avenue (mileposts 0.0 to 7.4)
Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Century Link will perform daytime intermittent single lane and shoulder closures for utility work.
 
SR 503, Both directions between NE Padden Parkway and NE 119th Street (mileposts 1.0 to 2.8)
Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Qwest will perform daytime intermittent single lane closures for utility work.

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CONSTRUCTION:

I-5, E. Fork Lewis River Bridge to Todd Road - Paving / Safety (I-5 mileposts 18.37 to 26.47, SR 503, mileposts 54.24 to 54.38)
Traffic Impacts:

• No scheduled traffic impacts.

Project Engineer: Lori Figone, Phone: (360) 442-1341
For more information, visit the project Web page.

SR 433, Lewis and Clark Bridge Painter, Phase 3 (milepost 0)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Daytime lane shifts with up to 10-minute delays. Nighttime single lane closures with up to 10-minute delays. 

Project Engineer: Lori Figone, Phone: (360) 442-1341 
For more information, visit the project Web page . 

SR 503, Widening Work - City of Woodland
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Thursday, May 23: Daytime single lane traffic and minor delays between Fir Street and Insel Road.

Project Contact: Ken Hash, Phone: (360) 905-2215
The City of Woodland is widening SR 503, building a new center turn lane and improving storm drains, lighting and sidewalks.

MAINTENANCE:

SR 4, Both directions between Vista Park Road and Skamokawa (mileposts 28.8 to 29.2)
Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Century Link will perform daytime intermittent single lane closures for utility work.

SR 504, Both directions between the N. Fork Toutle River and Coldwater Complex (mileposts 21.1 to 43.3)
Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Cowlitz County PUD will perform daytime intermittent single lane and shoulder closures for underground utility work.

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CONSTRUCTION: 

US 97, North of Goldendale - Wildlife Habitat Connectivity (mileposts  21.05 to 21.72)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Daytime shoulder closures within project limits. Construction vehicles will be entering and exiting the workzone.
• Motorists are advised to use caution.

Project Engineer: Chris Tams, Phone: (866) 279-0730
For more information, visit the project Web page .

MAINTENANCE:

US 97, Southbound at Old Maryhill Loop Road (mileposts 5.0 to 6.5)
Wednesday, May 22: Daytime single lane closures with flaggers for rock removal activities.

US 97, Both directions between Goldendale and Hanging Rock Road (mileposts 12.0 to 15.0)
Thursday, May 23: Daytime single lane traffic with flaggers for rock removal activities.

US 97, Both directions between Timmer Lane and Brooks Memorial State Park (mileposts 24.0 to 25.0)
Monday, May 20: Daytime single lane traffic with flaggers for roadside maintenance activities.

SR 14, Both directions between Bingen and US 197 (mileposts 67.0 to 83.0)
Monday, May 20: Daytime mobile single lane and shoulder closures for roadside maintenance activities.

SR 14, Both directions between Chamberlin Lake Rest Area and  (mileposts 75.0 to 77.0)
Tuesday, May 21 to Wednesday, May 22: Daytime single lane traffic with flaggers for asphalt repair work.

SR 141, Both directions between Graves Road and Northwestern Lake Road (mileposts 6.0 to 6.5)
Monday, May 20: Daytime single lane traffic with flaggers for rockfall cleanup activities.

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CONSTRUCTION:
 
I-5, Barnes Road and US 12 Interchanges - Illumination Upgrades (mileposts 52.33 to 68.41)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures.

Project Engineer: Lori Figone, Phone: (360) 442-1341
This project upgrades illumination systems at interchanges along the I-5 corridor within project limits.

I-5, Mellen Street to Blakeslee Junction - Stage 1 (mileposts 80.83 to 84.15)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Nighttime single lane closures on both directions of I-5.

Project Engineer: Colin Newell , Phone: (866) 713-2412
For more information, visit the project Web page .

I-5, Blakeslee Junction to Grand Mound (mileposts 83.5-88.0)
Traffic Impacts:

• No scheduled traffic impacts. 

Project Engineer: Colin Newell , Phone: (866) 713-2412
For more information, visit the project Web page .  

SR 508, Both directions at the South Fork Newaukum River Bridge (milepost 13.65) – Weight restriction
Traffic Impacts:

• SR 508 is restricted to vehicles weighing less than seven tons. Trucks and large passenger vehicles should follow posted detour signs: Eastbound drivers, take Leonard Road to US 12. Westbound drivers, take Cinebar Road to Silver Creek Road/SR 122 to US 12.

MAINTENANCE:
No scheduled traffic impacts.

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CONSTRUCTION: 

US 101 - Middle Nemah River Bridge Replacement (mileposts 33.04 to 33.99)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures.

Project Engineer: Lori Figone, Phone: (360) 442-1341 
For more information, visit the project Web page.
 

US 101 - Bone River Bridge Replacement (mileposts 41.70 to 45.32)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Traffic is reduced to a single, alternating lane with a temporary traffic signal.  
• NOTE: The speed limit on US 101 through the project area is temporarily reduced to 25 mph.

Project Engineer: Lori Figone, Phone: (360) 442-1341 
For more information, visit the project Web page.

US 101, Commercial Street Signal Replacement (mileposts 58.58 to 58.81)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Thursday, May 23: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures within project limits.

Project Engineer: Lori Figone, Phone: (360) 442-1341
This project replaces signals on US 101 at Commercial Street. For more information, please contact the project office.

 
SR 105, Smith Creek and North River - Bridge Replacements (mileposts 6.25 to 13.65)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Daytime single lane and shoulder closures with flaggers throughout the project area.
• NOTE: Traffic will be reduced to a single lane with a temporary signal control across the Smith Creek Bridge 24 hours-per-day.
• The speed limit has been reduced to 25 mph within project limits. 

Project Engineer: Lori Figone, Phone: (360) 442-1341
For more information, visit the project Web page.

MAINTENANCE:

SR 105, Both directions between Alexson Road and Lindgren Road (mileposts 23.9 to 24.3)
Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Grays Harbor PUD will perform daytime intermittent single lane and shoulder closures for utitlity work.

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CONSTRUCTION:

SR 14, Marble Road Safety Improvements (mileposts 22.60 to 23.70)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Daytime intermittent single lane closures with flaggers within project limits.

Project Engineer: Chris Tams , Phone: (866) 279-0730
For more information, visit the project Web page.

MAINTENANCE:

SR 14, Both directions between Franz Road and Woodward Creek Road (mileposts 32.0 to 33.0)
Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24: Skamania County PUD will perform daytime intermittent single lane closures for utility work.

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CONSTRUCTION:
No scheduled traffic impacts.

MAINTENANCE:
No scheduled traffic impacts.

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CONSTRUCTION:

US 12, Clear Creek Falls and Rimrock Tunnel Vicinity - Stabilize Slopes (mileposts 154.31 to 165.06)
Traffic Impacts:

• Monday, May 20 to Thursday, May 23: Daytime single lane closures during daylight hours. Expect up to 30-minute delays. 

Project Engineer: Jeff Minnick, 509-577-1810
This project removes loose trees and debris from the slope above the roadway, and drills rock dowels and bolts into the rock face to anchor and stabilize the slope.

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Tips for Driving Through Work Zones

Pay attention - driver inattention is the number one cause of work zone accidents.

Leave room between you and the car ahead of you - most work zone accidents involve someone running into the car ahead of them. Drive defensively - be aware of what is happening around you.

Merge into the proper lane before you reach the work zone.
Don't use cell phones or adjust your radio while driving through the work zone.

Avoid work zones by using alternate routes.

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