Project overview
In summer 2026, contractor crews will replace broken and cracked concrete panels on both directions of I-5 and I-205 in Clark County.
Many of these panels are worn out and need to be replaced. This work will reduce bumps and ruts, and extend the life of the highway.
Once the work is done, drivers will have a smoother ride and the “Rough Road” signs will be removed.
What to expect
During construction, travelers should expect daytime and nighttime single- and double-lane closures, and occasional ramp closures at these locations:
- I-5 northbound: mileposts 19.47 to 19.85 (near the North Fork Lewis River bridge, south of Woodland)
- I-5 southbound: mileposts 9.5 to 14.48 (Ridgefield to Northeast 179th Street)
- I-205 northbound: mileposts 27.13 to 37.16 (Columbia River to Salmon Creek/end of I-205)
Speed limits will be reduced in work zones.
When the work is done, drivers will have a smoother, safer, and more reliable ride. The “Rough Road” signs will also be removed.
In summer 2026, contractor crews will replace several broken concrete panels in both directions of I-5 and I-205 in Clark County. This work will smooth the driving surface and improve travel through the area.
Interstate 5 (I-5)
- Built in 1969
- Only interstate highway connecting both the Canadian and Mexican border - key route for trade, travel and tourism
- About 65,000 vehicles travel along I-5 daily between the Columbia River and south of Woodland in Clark County
- Panel replacement work was completed on the "worst of the worst," in 2024
Interstate 205 (I-205)
- First proposed in 1943; construction began in 1967 - the Washington portion was completed in 1983
- Provides an alternate route to I-5 through the Portland-Vancouver area
- About 68,000 vehicles travel daily near Salmon Creek at the I-5/I-205 split
- Panel replacement work was completed in 2022 and 2023