Starting Tuesday, WSDOT traffic control crews will conduct final testing and setup of three new wrong-way driving detection systems
RIDGEFIELD – Travelers who use northbound Interstate 5 near Ridgefield should plan for ramp closures and delays.
Starting Tuesday, July 8, the Washington State Department of Transportation traffic control crews will conduct final testing and setup of three new wrong-way driving detection systems. These upgrades are designed to reduce wrong-way driving and improve safety.
What to expect
Tuesday, July 8:
- The off-ramp from northbound I-5 to Exit 9 (179th Street) will close from 8 a.m. to noon.
Wednesday, July 9:
- The off-ramp from northbound I-5 to Exit 11 (State Route 502) will close from 8 a.m. to noon.
- The off-ramp from northbound I-5 to Gee Creek Rest Area (Exit 11) will close from 1 to 4 p.m.
For everyone’s safety, please slow down and stay focused when traveling through the work zone.
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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