
Beginning Tuesday, maintenance crews working for WSDOT will temporarily close a single lane along southbound I-5, between Northeast 179th and Northeast 134th Streets
VANCOUVER – Travelers who use southbound Interstate 5 in Vancouver should plan ahead for daytime delays.
Beginning Tuesday, May 7, maintenance crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will temporarily close a single lane along southbound I-5, between Northeast 179th and Northeast 134th Streets. During the closures, crews will do sweeping, litter clean up, tree trimming, and guardrail, sign, fence and pavement repair work.
Additionally, crews will close the on-ramp at Northeast 179th Street. During the ramp closure, travelers will need to use an alternate route.
What to expect
- Tuesday, May 7 through Thursday, May 9: Crews will close a single lane of the southbound I-5 between Northeast 179th Street at milepost 9.27 and Northeast 134th Street at milepost 7.88, daily, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Travelers are reminded to slow down as they approach the work zone, follow directional signs, have patience, and expect delays.
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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