Expect overnight ramp work on the SR 7 on-ramp to eastbound SR 512. See work hours below under "What to expect".
Project overview
This project supports ongoing traffic management strategies along the State Route 512 corridor by adding a new Wavetronix data sensor between I-5 and Steele Street in Lakewood. The SR 7 on-ramp to eastbound SR 512 in Parkland will also be extended, widened and improved with new lighting.
What to expect
During ramp work, travelers will see overnight closures of the SR 7 ramp to eastbound SR 512. People will also see nighttime shoulder closures along westbound SR 512 between I-5 and Golden Given Road.
Nighttime ramp and shoulder closures
Allowed work hours:
- 9 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday
- 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Wednesday
- 8:30 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday
- 7:30 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday
- 8:30 p.m. Saturday to 9:30 a.m. Sunday
People can get the latest schedule information via this webpage, email alerts, the Travel Center Map, and WSDOT app.
People will see nighttime and weekend closures of the SR 7 on-ramp to eastbound SR 512.
The purpose of the new Waventronix data sensor is to collect more accurate traffic volume information near the SR 512/I-5 interchange. The information helps with work zone planning, traffic analysis, and future corridor management.
The sensor uses radar to collect data and does not have a camera.
Ramp improvements include adding new lighting and traffic loops. Traffic loops are used to detect congestion along state highways. The loops will connect to the ramp meters, which help reduce merging issues.