
On Sunday, WSDOT bridge maintenance crews will close a single lane of southbound I-5 near Woodland to inspect the condition of the bridge
WOODLAND – Travelers on southbound Interstate 5 in Cowlitz County should expect delays and longer than usual travel times.
On Sunday, May 18, Washington State Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews will close a single lane of southbound I-5 near Woodland to inspect the condition of the bridge. These inspections help make sure the bridge is safe and structurally sound.
What to expect
- Sunday, May 18: The left lane of southbound I-5 will close between mileposts 22.6 and 23.0 at Dike Access Road, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For everyone’s safety, travelers should slow down through the work zone, stay alert, and follow directions from the maintenance crew.
Know before you go
Get real-time travel information via the WSDOT mobile app, the real-time travel map, or by signing up for email updates and alerts.
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