Catch basins collect rainwater and keep it from pooling on the road. Fixing them now helps keep travelers safe during heavy rain
VANCOUVER – Travelers who use northbound Interstate 5 in Clark County should plan for a lane closure and delays.
On Wednesday, Sept. 24, the Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will repair the catch basin along northbound I-5, near the Northeast 134th Street interchange. Catch basins collect rainwater and keep it from pooling on the road. Fixing them now helps keep travelers safe during heavy rain.
What to expect
- Wednesday, Sept. 24: The left lane of northbound I-5 will be closed near the Northeast 134th Street interchange at milepost 7.30, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- All traffic will shift into the right lane.
For everyone’s safety, please slow down, stay focused and expect delays when traveling through the work zone.
Know before you go
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