Data will be collected that will inform future construction projects for this are
RIDGEFIELD – People traveling southbound on Interstate 5 in Ridgefield should plan ahead for delays and additional travel time.
On Wednesday, Jan. 3, Washington State Department of Transportation survey crews will close the left lane on southbound I-5 near the Clark County Event Center, to collect data that will inform future construction projects for this area.
What to expect
- Wednesday, Jan. 3: The left lane along southbound I-5 between mileposts 10 and 9.5, will be closed from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
To keep both travelers and maintenance crew safe, travelers are asked to slow down, pay attention and use caution through the work zone.
Know before you go
People can receive real-time travel information via the WSDOT mobile app, or by visiting our real-time travel map.
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Crews will use a smart work zone system with zipper merging to reduce delays during the I-205 closure.
