Paving work is weather dependent and may be paused at any time, due to inclement weather
VANCOUVER – State Route 500 travelers near Vancouver should plan for additional travel time.
Beginning on Thursday, July 20, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will utilize ramp and single lane closures for pavement repair work along SR 500 and I-205 in Clark County. Pavement improvements include crack sealing, grinding, and leveling ruts, filling potholes and applying lane striping where needed, to smooth the driving surface and extend the useful life of the highway for many years to come.
Closure details:
Between Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 28, travelers can expect ramp and single lane closures daily, from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. along the following locations:
- Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21, the eastbound SR 500 off-ramp to Northeast Andresen Road will be closed.
- Monday, July 24, the westbound SR 500 on-ramp from Northeast Andresen Road will be closed.
- Tuesday, July 25, the northbound I-205 off-ramp to Northeast 112th Avenue will be closed.
- Wednesday, July 26, the westbound SR 500 on-ramp from Northeast 112th Avenue will be closed.
- Thursday, July 27, the eastbound SR 500 mainline at mileposts 0.9 – 1.5 will have the right lane closed and the on-ramp from Northwest 15th Avenue and the off-ramp from St. Johns Boulevard will also be closed.
- Friday, July 28, the eastbound SR 500 mainline at mileposts 1 – 1.5 will have the right lane closed and the off-ramp from St. Johns Boulevard will also be closed.
Paving work is weather dependent and may be paused at any time, due to inclement weather.
As with any highway maintenance and construction project, travelers must exercise caution through the work zone. To keep both road users and road workers safe, travelers are asked to drive at slower speeds and have patience.
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