Nighttime ramp closures coming to Clark County for pavement improvements this September

Safer pavement coming to 46 ramps along I-5, I-205, SR 14 and SR 500

VANCOUVER – More than 40 highway ramps in Clark County will get a facelift starting this month, creating a safer and smoother ride before the rainy season begins. While work is underway, nighttime travelers should plan for ramp closures along Interstate 5, I-205, State Route 14 and SR 500.

Washington State Department of Transportation contractor, Granite Construction, will start work on Monday, Sept. 11 to repave 46 on- and off-ramps throughout Clark County.

The fresh asphalt will create a smoother and safer ride with better traction and new pavement markings will improve lane visibility for drivers.

Improved traction

In addition to smoothing the driving surface, contractor crews will apply a high friction surface treatment on several curved ramps. High friction surfacing is a process that attaches a sand-like aggregate to the roadway using industrial-strength glue. The result is a grittier road surface, giving tires extra traction in the wet weather. WSDOT has applied high friction surface