Starting Tuesday, WSDOT contractor, Cascade Bridge LLC, will pave the eastbound lanes and shoulder of SR 500 between St. Johns Boulevard and Northeast Andresen Road
VANCOUVER – Travelers on State Route 500 in Vancouver should plan for nighttime paving work and ramp closures.
Starting Tuesday, May 27, the Washington State Department of Transportation’s contractor, Cascade Bridge LLC, will pave the eastbound lanes and shoulder of SR 500 between St. Johns Boulevard and Northeast Andresen Road as part of the new pedestrian overcrossing project.
What to expect
Eastbound SR 500 ramps:
The eastbound SR 500 ramps at Northeast Falk Road and Northeast Stapleton Road will close from 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 to 6 a.m. Thursday, May 29.
Eastbound SR 500 lane closures:
A single lane of eastbound SR 500 between Northeast Falk Road and Northeast Stapleton Road will close overnight:
- From 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 to 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 28
- From 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 28 to 6 a.m. Thursday, May 29.
Travelers can detour around the closures using St. Johns Boulevard or Northeast Andresen Road.
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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