
On Friday, WSDOT maintenance crews will close the right lane on southbound I-5 at milepost 19.87 near the North Fork Lewis River Bridge
WOODLAND –Travelers heading south on Interstate 5 just beyond Woodland near the Clark and Cowlitz county lines, should plan ahead for delays and additional travel times.
On Friday, Dec. 15, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the right lane on southbound I-5 at milepost 19.87 near the North Fork Lewis River Bridge, to repair and replace damaged guardrail alongside the freeway.
What to expect
- Friday, Dec. 15, from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.: The right lane along the southbound span of the I-5/North Fork Lewis River Bridge, at milepost 19.87, will be closed.
Guardrails act as a vital safety barrier, helping to prevent vehicles from leaving the travel lanes along the roadway. Repairing and replacing damaged guardrail significantly improves safety for all travelers by ensuring our infrastructure is strong and secure.
Know before you go
People can receive 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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