06/27/06
I-5 and I-205 Pavement Marking Project Begins July 5
KELSO – A pavement marking project along portions of I-5 in Cowlitz and Lewis counties, and I-205 in Clark County is scheduled to begin July 5.

06/26/06
WSDOT Cautions the Public to Know the Law when Posting Signs on State Highways
VANCOUVER– When it comes to signs, everyone has something to say. Along our state highways one can find signs advertising a house for rent; fresh berries, vegetables, beef jerky or even a car for sale; and a host of other advertisements.

06/23/06
WSDOT Cancels Complete Closures of I-5 Southbound and NE 179th Street On Ramp in the Salmon Creek Area
VANCOUVER – Due to the combination of increased traffic volumes and extreme temperatures anticipated this weekend, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has cancelled the complete closure of I-5 southbound and the NE 179th Street on ramp that was scheduled to take place this weekend.

06/22/06
US 12, Mossyrock Vicinity Rolling Slowdowns for Striping Resume June 27-28
MOSSYROCK – Striping work on US 12 in Lewis County will resume June 27 and June 28, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

06/20/06
Nighttime Closures of I-5 Southbound between the I-205 Junction and NE 134th Street Scheduled June 23-25
VANCOUVER – Complete closures of I-5 southbound between the I-205 junction and NE 134th Street are scheduled for the nights of June 23-25 announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

06/15/06
I-205 Southbound Nighttime Ramp Closure at Mill Plain, June 15
VANCOUVER – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will close the I-205 southbound Mill Plain off ramp, at 10 p.m. tonight for construction work. The ramp will reopen Friday morning, June 16, at 6 a.m.

06/13/06
SR 14, Lieser Road Bridge Closures Scheduled for June 16-18
VANCOUVER – The Lieser Road Bridge and one lane of State Route 14 eastbound will close the weekend of June 16-18, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

06/09/06
WSDOT Notifies Drivers of Tougher Work Zone Speeding Enforcements along I-5 in Clark County, Lowered Speed Limit
VANCOUVER – Motorists driving on I-5 in Clark County should heed warning that Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Washington State Patrol (WSP) will be diligently enforcing all applicable driving laws within construction zones, in order to maximize safety to both motorists and construction crews. Additionally, WSDOT is lowering the speed limit from 70 miles per hour (MPH) to 55 MPH.

06/08/06
US 12 Rolling Slowdowns in Mossyrock Vicinity Scheduled June 20-24 for Striping
MOSSYROCK – Striping work on US 12 in Lewis County will require rolling slowdowns from June 20 - 24, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Dry weather permitting, striping will be updated between I-5 and Mossyrock (mileposts 66 to 89).

06/08/06
WSDOT Awards SR 501/SR 503 Paving Contract, Construction begins June 15
VANCOUVER – The contract for a paving project along portions of State Route 501 and State Route 503 in the Ridgefield and Battle Ground vicinity was awarded May 15, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). WSDOT awarded the construction contract for this project to Morse Brothers, Inc. of Tangent, Ore. who submitted the winning bid of $1,378,239.

06/06/06
SR 14, Skamania County Rock Fall Project Begins June 12
STEVENSON – Construction on the State Route 14 Rockfall Project near Bergen Road will begin June 12, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

06/01/06
Agreement sets national precedent for transportation projects
VANCOUVER – With their signatures on a landmark agreement to cut red tape and reduce I-5 congestion, managers from 17 federal and state agencies have created a new national model for environmental reviews.

06/01/06
Community Input Leads to Schedule Change for US 97, Biggs Bridge Construction
GOLDENDALE – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin the US 97, Biggs Rapids - Sam Hill Memorial Bridge Deck Replacement Project in October 2007, rather than Summer 2007, as was previously planned. The community requested that the project, and full closure of the bridge, begin after the summer tourism season, and the engineers listened.

05/31/06
WSDOT Awards US 12 Paving Project, Open House Scheduled for Morton Area Projects June 14
MORTON – The public will have the opportunity to learn more about the US 12 Paving Project and other local projects in Lewis County on Wednesday, June 14.

05/18/06
I-5 to Close Briefly for the Trojan Tower Demolition
LONGVIEW – Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reminds motorists that it will briefly close both directions of I-5 in Cowlitz County on the morning of Sunday, May 21, during the demolition PGE’s Trojan cooling tower.

05/18/06
WSDOT Awards SR 14, Skamania County Rock Fall Protection Contract May 1
STEVENSON – The contract for a rock fall protection project along State Route 14 in Skamania County was awarded on May 1, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

05/17/06
Traffic Notice for Sunday, May 21, in Cowlitz County – Trojan Tower Demolition
KALAMA/LONGVIEW – In anticipation of the demolition of PGE’s Trojan cooling tower, WSDOT will be managing traffic control on I-5 in Cowlitz County on the morning of Sunday, May 21, 2006.

05/16/06
Open House Scheduled for SR 14 Improvement and Repair Projects, May 24
CAMAS – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will host an open house on May 24, 2006 to introduce several State Route 14 improvement and repair projects.

05/12/06
WSDOT Closes Two Lanes of I-5 Northbound, near Woodland
VANCOUVER – Two lanes of I-5 northbound, just south of Woodland near the North Fork Lewis River bridge will close tonight at 7 p.m. for emergency pavement repairs, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

05/12/06
Columbia River Crossing Task Force Will Continue to Narrow Ideas Next Week for I-5 Congestion Relief
VANCOUVER – The Columbia River Crossing Task Force will meet Wednesday, May 17, in Vancouver to continue identifying which I-5 river crossing and transit ideas should remain in consideration for improving travel between SR 500 in Vancouver and Columbia Boulevard in Portland.

05/11/06
SR 14, Lieser Bridge Closures Scheduled for Night of May 16
VANCOUVER – The Lieser Road Bridge, both lanes of State Route 14 eastbound and one lane of SR 14 westbound in the vicinity of Lieser Road will be closed the night of May 16-17, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

05/09/06
Open House Scheduled and Contract Awarded for I-205 Mill Plain Blvd. Southbound Off Ramp Project
VANCOUVER – The public will have the opportunity to learn more about the I-205 Southbound Off Ramp Improvement Project – the first Transportation Partnership-funded project to be constructed in Southwest Washington - Thursday, May 11.

05/04/06
Open House Scheduled for I-5, Mellen to Grand Mound Project, May 9
CENTRALIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will host a public open house on May 9, 2006 to present alternatives for a project in Lewis and Thurston Counties that will widen I-5 between Mellen Street and Grand Mound.

05/04/06
WSDOT Plans Traffic Control During the Trojan Tower Implosion, May 21
LONGVIEW – In an effort to keep the public safe on I-5 during the impending implosion of PGE’s Trojan Cooling Tower, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) have planned to stop traffic from milepost 28 to milepost 34 in both directions during the implosion event. Rolling slowdowns will go into effect just prior to the stoppage of traffic.

05/02/06
WSDOT Reopens US 101 near Raymond, May 2
RAYMOND – US 101 in Pacific County will reopen to all traffic on the evening of Tuesday, May 2, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

05/02/06
SR 14, Lieser Bridge Closures Rescheduled for Weekend of May 12-15
VANCOUVER – The closure of the Lieser Road Bridge, as well as SR 14 eastbound in the same vicinity originally slated for May 5-7 has been rescheduled to the following weekend, May 12-15, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

05/02/06
Spirit Lake Memorial Highway Reopening to Traffic on May 5
MOUNT ST. HELENS – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will reopen Spirit Lake Memorial Highway (State Route 504) to traffic beyond the Coldwater Ridge Visitor’s Center at 7 a.m. on Friday, May 5.

05/01/06
WSDOT to Host an Open House for I-205 Mill Plain Ramp Project and Columbia River Crossing on May 11
VANCOUVER–Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will host a public open house on Thursday, May 11, 2006 to introduce the I-205 Mill Plain Boulevard Southbound Off Ramp project. Information about the Columbia River Crossing project will also be available.

04/27/06
State Employee Recognition Event Scheduled for May 4
VANCOUVER – On Thursday, May 4th, 2006, state employees from six different state agencies will be recognized for various accomplishments at the third annual SW Washington “Public Service Recognition Week” (PSRW) event.

04/26/06
WSDOT Announces a Brief Closure of the Lewis & Clark Bridge Fri. April 28
LONGVIEW – To accommodate a large cargo shipment passing on the Columbia River, the Lewis and Clark Bridge (State Route 433) will close in both directions on the afternoon of Friday, April 28, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

04/21/06
Columbia River Crossing Task Force to Narrow Ideas Wednesday for I-5 Congestion Relief
VANCOUVER – The Columbia River Crossing Task Force will meet Wednesday, April 26, in Portland to identify which of 37 ideas to fix or replace the I-5 bridge and improve public transit between Vancouver and Portland should be studied more or dropped from consideration.

04/19/06
SR 14, Lieser Road Bridge Repairs Begin May 1, Closures Scheduled May 5-7
VANCOUVER – Repairs to the State Route 14 Lieser Road overpass in Vancouver will begin May 1, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

04/19/06
I-5 Gee Creek Safety Rest Areas in Clark Co. Closing for Maintenance
RIDGEFIELD – The Gee Creek Safety Rest Areas on I-5 in Clark County will be closed alternately between Monday, April 24 and Thursday, May 4, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

04/18/06
Open House Scheduled for US 97, Biggs Rapids - Sam Hill Memorial Bridge Deck Replacement Project on April 27
GOLDENDALE – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will host an open house on April 27, 2006 to share new developments with the public on the Biggs Rapids - Sam Hill Memorial Bridge Deck Replacement Project and traffic impacts.

04/18/06
Night Closure of SR 4 at Railroad Tracks near 32nd Ave, Detour at Pacific Way and 38th Ave, April 22-23
LONGVIEW– State Route 4 in Longview will be closed between Pacific Way and 38th Avenue the night of April 22, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

04/12/06
Closure of I-5 Toutle River Safety Rest Areas in Cowlitz Co. Rescheduled
CASTLE ROCK – The Toutle River Safety Rest Areas on I-5 in Cowlitz County will be closed for maintenance on Monday, April 17 and Tuesday, April 18, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

04/12/06
I-5, I-205 to North Fork Lewis River Bridge, PCCP Rehabilitation Project Begins April 17
VANCOUVER – Construction will begin on the Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) Rehabilitation Project to repair I-5, from I-205 to the North Fork Lewis River Bridge April 17, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

04/07/06
Full Closure Planned on US 101 Near Butte Creek Rd, April 11 - Permanent Repairs to Begin
RAYMOND – Both directions of US 101 in Pacific County will be closed in the vicinity of Butte Creek Road, mile post 62, beginning Tuesday, April 11, in order to permanently repair the damaged roadway, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

04/04/06
Ridgefield Interchange and I-5 Pavement Rehabilitation Open House Scheduled for April 11
RIDGEFIELD – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will host a public open house on April 11, 2006 to introduce the I-5, SR 501 Ridgefield Interchange, as well as the I-5, I-205 to North Fork Lewis River Bridge, Pavement Rehabilitation Project.

04/03/06
WSDOT Announces Lane Closure on State Route 501 Due to Unstable Slope
RIDGEFIELD – The eastbound lane of State Route 501 in Ridgefield has been closed temporarily due to a landslide adjacent to the roadway, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

04/03/06
WSDOT Reminds Motorists about the National Work Zone Awareness Week
VANCOUVER - The beginning of April means spring is here and in Washington and Oregon it also means road construction projects are starting in earnest. As the weather improves, the number of times motorists will drive through construction zones increases dramatically.

03/31/06
Closure of I-5 Toutle River Safety Rest Areas in Cowlitz Co. Postponed
CASTLE ROCK – Maintenance to the Toutle River Safety Rest Areas on I-5 in Cowlitz County originally scheduled to take place Monday, April 3 through Thursday, April 6, will be postponed, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

03/31/06
I-5 Toutle River Safety Rest Areas in Cowlitz Co. Closing for Maintenance
CASTLE ROCK – The Toutle River Safety Rest Areas on I-5 in Cowlitz County will be closed Monday, April 3 through Thursday, April 6, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

03/29/06
WSDOT Reopens Single Lane of US 101 near Raymond
RAYMOND – US 101 in Pacific County will reopen to southbound traffic on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 29, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

03/29/06
Open House Scheduled for SR 4, Ocean Beach Highway Paving Project on April 4
LONGVIEW – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will host a public open house on April 4, 2006 to introduce the State Route 4, Ocean Beach Highway project.

03/28/06
Public Can Evaluate Ideas to Reduce I-5 Bridge Congestion at April Community Events
VANCOUVER – People who depend on Interstate 5 to get to work, see family or deliver goods between Portland and Vancouver are invited to participate in community events planned for April 12 and 13 to evaluate and comment on ideas aimed at reducing travel times during peak hours.

03/24/06
Lane Closures Scheduled in Megler Vicinity March 28
MEGLER – One lane of US 101 in Pacific County will be closed between 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, for road maintenance, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

03/21/06
WSDOT Speed Limit Reductions and Weight Restrictions on US 97 Across Biggs Rapids Begin March 27, Open House Scheduled
GOLDENDALE –Speed limit reductions and weight restrictions will go into affect on US 97, across Biggs Rapids – Sam Hill Bridge on March 27, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

03/20/06
Emergency Short-Term Rolling Slowdowns on I-5 in Vancouver Scheduled for Afternoon of March 20
VANCOUVER – Maintenance crews will be conducting a rolling slowdown this afternoon in the southbound lane of I-5, near the I-205 split, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

03/17/06
WSDOT Slows Down Traffic on US 101 through South Bend
SOUTH BEND – Starting Monday, March 20, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will reduce the posted speed limit on US 101 in the South Bend area.