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WSDOT Travel Advisory: Expect overnight delays on SR 500 for utility work, Aug. 7

Drivers on SR 500 should expect overnight lane closures near NE 117th Avenue on Aug. 7 as crews replace a power pole. Work runs from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and may cause travel delays.

By Clark County Today · August 6, 2025
WSDOT Travel Advisory: Expect overnight delays on SR 500 for utility work, Aug. 7
Drivers on SR 500 should expect overnight lane closures near NE 117th Avenue on Aug. 7 as crews replace a power pole. Work runs from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and may cause travel delays.
Drivers on SR 500 should expect overnight lane closures near NE 117th Avenue on Aug. 7 as crews replace a power pole. Work runs from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and may cause travel delays.
Drivers on SR 500 should expect overnight lane closures near NE 117th Avenue on Aug. 7 as crews replace a power pole. Work runs from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and may cause travel delays. File photo

On Thursday, WSDOT maintenance crews and Clark County Public Utilities will replace the existing power pole and anchor along SR 500, in Vancouver

CLARK – Travelers who use State Route 500 in Clark County, should plan for delays.

On Thursday, Aug. 7, the Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews and Clark County Public Utilities will replace the existing power pole and anchor along SR 500, in Vancouver.

Over time, power poles can wear out due to weather, age, and damage. Replacing power poles can help prevent outages, keep travelers safe and ensures electricity flows smoothly for everyone.

What to expect

From 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 7 to 5 a.m., Friday, Aug. 8:

  • The right lane along northbound SR 500 at the Northeast 117th Avenue/Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard interchange (milepost 6.02) will close overnight.

Travelers are reminded to slow down, stay focused and follow directional signs 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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