Crews have been removing damaged concrete panels and resurfacing the highway with new layers of asphalt across all lanes and shoulders

VANCOUVER – Travelers who use southbound Interstate 5 to access I-205 in Vancouver should plan to use a different route.

Beginning Friday, June 26, Washington State Department of Transportation contactor, Kerr Contractors Oregon LLC will close the ramp from southbound I-5 to southbound I-205 at Exit 7 to continue paving and striping work. Fully closing this section of highway allows crews to safely repair more of the roadway in less time, reducing delays for travelers.

What to expect
From 10 p.m., Friday June 26 to 10 a.m., Sunday, June 28:

• The ramp from southbound I-5 to southbound I-205 at Exit 7 will fully close.
• All southbound lanes of I-205 between the I-5/I-205 split and Exit 36 for Northeast 134th Street will close.
• All lanes and ramps on southbound I-205 just south of Exit 36 for Northeast 134th Street will remain open, including the on-ramp from Northeast 134th Street to southbound I-205.
• The speed limit on southbound I-5 through the work zone will be reduced from 70 mph to 55 mph.

Crews have been removing damaged concrete panels and resurfacing the highway with new layers of asphalt across all lanes and shoulders. The project also includes guardrail repairs, new signage and stormwater treatment upgrades.

Smart work zone system
To help reduce delays and improve safety, crews will use a temporary queue warning system through the work zone. Electronic signs will provide advanced warning of slow or stopped traffic ahead, helping drivers adjust their speed before reaching the work zone.

Paving and striping work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled at any time. Travelers should expect delays and backups, especially when traffic is reduced to a single lane.

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