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Expect delays on I-5 North Fork Lewis River Bridge for annual inspections near Woodland, March 17-20

Drivers on I-5 near Woodland should expect delays as WSDOT conducts annual inspections on the North Fork Lewis River Bridge from March 17-20.

By Clark County Today · March 17, 2025
Expect delays on I-5 North Fork Lewis River Bridge for annual inspections near Woodland, March 17-20
Drivers on I-5 near Woodland should expect delays as WSDOT conducts annual inspections on the North Fork Lewis River Bridge from March 17-20.
Drivers on I-5 near Woodland should expect delays as WSDOT conducts annual inspections on the North Fork Lewis River Bridge from March 17-20.
Drivers on I-5 near Woodland should expect delays as WSDOT conducts annual inspections on the North Fork Lewis River Bridge from March 17-20. File photo

Starting Monday, WSDOT bridge maintenance crews will use single lane closures to inspect the North Fork Lewis River Bridge, just south of Woodland

WOODLAND – Travelers who use the Interstate 5 North Fork Lewis River Bridge near Woodland should plan ahead for daytime delays.

Starting Monday, March 17, the Washington State Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews will use single lane closures to inspect the North Fork Lewis River Bridge, just south of Woodland. These annual inspections help keep our bridges safe and in good condition.

What to expect

  • Monday, March 17 and Tuesday, March 18: A single lane on southbound I-5 along the North Fork Lewis River Bridge, will be closed each day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20: A single lane on northbound I-5 along the North Fork Lewis River Bridge, will be closed each day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For everyone’s safety, travelers are reminded to slow down, stay focused and watch for road crews.      

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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