Expect significant delays on Interstate 5 near Woodland, WA, as the North Fork Lewis River Bridge undergoes rehabilitation.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has started a major project to repair the bridge deck, update expansion joints, and add a polyester concrete overlay. This work began on July 22 and is slated to last 50 days.
Key Points to Note
- Lane Reductions: Southbound I-5 will see three lanes reduced to two narrow lanes, potentially causing delays of up to 90 minutes.
- Directional Signs: Non-local and freight traffic should follow signs to stay on I-5, avoiding city and county roads that could suffer even longer delays.
- Truck Detours: Janet Matkin, WSDOT’s communications manager for Rail, Freight, and Ports, strongly advises truck drivers to avoid Green Mountain Road. “Some trucks have ended up stuck in people’s yards because this road is not appropriate for freight,” she said.
During this period, lane reductions will persist around the clock until mid-September.
Source: Land Line
