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WSDOT warns of '7-mile backups' Monday and Tuesday in south Thurston County. Here's why
Daytime travelers could see seven-mile backups on southbound Interstate 5 approaching Grand Mound on Monday and Tuesday, the state Department of Transportation announced.
WSDOT maintenance crews plan to reduce southbound I-5 to one lane in order to fill gaps and potholes in the road. Lane closures begin at the U.S. Highway 12 ramp to southbound I-5.
The work will take place from 6 a.m. to noon, Monday and Tuesday.
WSDOT asks the following of motorists:
▪ Consider rescheduling discretionary trips.
▪ Travel before or after work hours.
▪ Add two hours of extra travel time.
▪ Check your vehicle's gasoline tank or have a fully charged vehicle.
Crews need warm and dry conditions to perform the repairs. The forecast high is 74 and 75 degrees Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle.
The repairs will help reduce the rate of deterioration on the roadway, according to WSDOT.
