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Overnight full closure of I-5 in north Clark County for utility work, April 13

Both directions of I-5 in north Clark County will be closed early Sunday morning, April 13, for utility work involving overhead power line relocation.

By Clark County Today · April 10, 2025
Overnight full closure of I-5 in north Clark County for utility work, April 13
Both directions of I-5 in north Clark County will be closed early Sunday morning, April 13, for utility work involving overhead power line relocation.
Both directions of I-5 in north Clark County will be closed early Sunday morning, April 13, for utility work involving overhead power line relocation.
Both directions of I-5 in north Clark County will be closed early Sunday morning, April 13, for utility work involving overhead power line relocation. File photo

On Sunday, WSDOT maintenance crews along with Clark County Public Utilities will temporarily close northbound and southbound I-5 to move overhead power lines to new utility poles

VANCOUVER – Travelers in both directions of Interstate 5 in Vancouver should plan for a full closure of the highway.

On Sunday, April 13, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews along with Clark County Public Utilities will temporarily close northbound and southbound I-5 to move overhead power lines to new utility poles.

What to expect

  • Sunday, April 13, both directions of I-5 and the following on- and off-ramps will close between Exits 9 and 11, from 1-5 a.m.:
    • On- and off-ramps at Exit 9 for Northeast 179th Street
    • On- and off-ramps at Exit 11 for SR 502

Travelers in both directions of I-5 will follow a signed detour using Exits 9 and 11 and Northeast 10th Avenue to rejoin I-5. Expect delays and plan extra travel time.   

Know before you go

People can receive real-time travel information via the WSDOT mobile app, or by visiting our real-time travel map. 


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