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WSDOT implemented a left lane closure on I-5 northbound from milepost 55 to 64 beginning at 6:43 p.m. on October 13, 2026.

Northbound I-5 closes between Lewis River Bridge and Exit 21 for pavement core sampling from 5 a.m. to noon.

WSDOT began alternating traffic through one lane on SR 504 both directions at milepost 19.24 near Kid Valley on Oct. 15, 2026, starting at 9:28 a.m.

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    Longview this week: I-5 northbound lane closure near Toutle River Rest Area“I-5 northbound lane closure near Toutle River Rest Area”
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    WSDOT announces left lane closure on I-5 northbound from milepost 55 to 64 beginning Oct. 13, 6:43 p.m., for maintenance.“WSDOT announces left lane closure on I-5 northbound from milepost 55 to 64 beginning Oct. 13, 6:43 p.m., for maintenance.”
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    WSDOT implemented a left lane closure on I-5 northbound from milepost 55 to 64 beginning at 6:43 p.m. on October 13, 2026.“WSDOT is implementing a left lane closure on I-5 northbound from milepost 55 near Toutle River Rest Area to milepost 64 near SR 505 beginning at 6:43 p.m. on October 13, 2026, and continuing until further notice.”
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    Northbound I-5 closes between Lewis River Bridge and Exit 21 for pavement core sampling from 5 a.m. to noon.“Up to two lanes of northbound I-5 will close between the North Fork Lewis River Bridge (milepost 19.8) and Exit 21/Woodland, from 5 a.m. to noon, for pavement core sampling.”
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    WSDOT began alternating traffic through one lane on SR 504 both directions at milepost 19.24 near Kid Valley on Oct. 15, 2026, starting at 9:28 a.m.“WSDOT began alternating traffic through one lane on SR 504 both directions at milepost 19.24 near Kid Valley on Oct. 15, 2026, starting at 9:28 a.m.”
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I-5 northbound lane closure near Toutle River Rest Area
WSDOT announces left lane closure on I-5 northbound from milepost 55 to 64 beginning Oct. 13, 6:43 p.m., for maintenance.
WSDOT is implementing a left lane closure on I-5 northbound from milepost 55 near Toutle River Rest Area to milepost 64 near SR 505 beginning at 6:43 p.m. on October 13, 2026, and continuing until further notice.

Travelers should exercise caution while navigating through the work zone on I-5 northbound between mileposts 55 and 64.

I-5 lane closure for pavement sampling
Northbound I-5 closes Oct. 15 between Lewis River Bridge and Exit 21 for pavement core sampling.
Up to two lanes of northbound I-5 will close between the North Fork Lewis River Bridge (milepost 19.8) and Exit 21/Woodland, from 5 a.m. to noon, for pavement core sampling.

Travelers should slow down, stay focused and expect delays through the work zone.

SR 504 lane alternation begins Oct. 15
WSDOT begins alternating traffic on SR 504 near Kid Valley starting Oct. 15, 2026, for construction work.
WSDOT began alternating traffic through one lane on SR 504 both directions at milepost 19.24 near Kid Valley on Oct. 15, 2026, starting at 9:28 a.m.
The lane alternation will continue until further notice, with drivers urged to use caution through the work zone.

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