Beginning Wednesday, WSDOT maintenance crews will repair the driving surface along two sections of northbound I-5 between Ridgefield and just south of Woodland to make the drive smoother
CLARK COUNTY – Travelers who use Interstate 5 in Clark County should plan for delays.
Beginning Wednesday (June 11), the Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will repair the driving surface along two sections of northbound I-5 between Ridgefield and just south of Woodland to make the drive smoother.
Crews will use a “grind and inlay” method, removing the top layer of damaged pavement (grind) and replacing it with new asphalt (inlay).
What to expect
- Wednesday, June 11: The right lane on northbound I-5 at the North Fork Lewis River Bridge (mileposts 19-20) will close from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 12: The right lane on northbound I-5 between Exit 14 for Ridgefield (milepost 14) and the weigh-in-motion scale (milepost 15) will close from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For everyone’s safety, please slow down, stay focused, and expect delays through the work zone.
Know before you go
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