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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Also read:
- Opinion: Transportation officials may be pivoting as costs explode on interstate bridge replacement
Rail’s share of the I-5 bridge budget may be far larger than the 14% figure officials are citing. - Opinion: IBR program’s $13-17 billion fraud and mismanagement, perpetuated by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek
Gary Clark argues IBR hid a $17B cost estimate from lawmakers while spending up to $280M with no public benefit. - Opinion: The IBR shell game for TriMet at Ruby Junction
IBR allocates $320M for a TriMet maintenance facility 20 miles from the actual bridge project. - Washington and Oregon transportation commissions discuss tolling options
I-5 tolls could range from $1.55 to $4.70 depending on the plan, with final rates set in late 2027. - Letter: ‘That is why the process matters’
The I-5 river bridge package is at roughly 30% design, meaning final construction drawings and final price are not yet set.
