Traffic will be controlled with a rolling slowdown, a method to reduce speed of traffic across all lanes but fully stop, to give crews time to safely do their work
WOODLAND – People traveling northbound and southbound on Interstate 5, near Woodland, LaCenter and Ridgefield in Clark County should prepare for additional morning commute times on Thursday this week.
What to expect
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will slow both directions of I-5 traffic to complete critical tree removal work. Traffic will be controlled with a rolling slowdown, a method to reduce speed of traffic across all lanes but fully stop, to give crews time to safely do their work.
- Northbound I-5 rolling slowdown will start at milepost 12.5, travelers should expect delays near exits 14 and 16 at Ridgefield and LaCenter.
- Southbound I-5 rolling slowdown will start at milepost 24 and travelers near exits 22 and 21 in Woodland.
- Rolling slowdowns will be in effect for about 15 minutes, but backups from creeping traffic will increase commute times.
Traffic may be congested in the area, expect delays and use caution through the work zone. To keep both road users and road workers safe, travelers are asked to have patience and follow advanced warning signs.
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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