WSDOT Southwest
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Official WSDOT account for:
Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Lewis, Pacific, Skamania & Wahkiakum counties.
Monitored 8am-4pm Mon-Fri. Call 911 to report road hazards.
Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Lewis, Pacific, Skamania & Wahkiakum counties.
Monitored 8am-4pm Mon-Fri. Call 911 to report road hazards.
It’s Maintenance Monday, and yes…Mercury is in retrograde.
Your traffic horoscope says:
• Plan ahead to avoid unexpected plot twists
• Stay focused
• Slow down & move over — it’s the law, and it’s just good karma.
Check out the thread 👇🏼
Your traffic horoscope says:
• Plan ahead to avoid unexpected plot twists
• Stay focused
• Slow down & move over — it’s the law, and it’s just good karma.
Check out the thread 👇🏼
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November 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
It’s Maintenance Monday, and yes…Mercury is in retrograde.
Your traffic horoscope says:
• Plan ahead to avoid unexpected plot twists
• Stay focused
• Slow down & move over — it’s the law, and it’s just good karma.
Check out the thread 👇🏼
Your traffic horoscope says:
• Plan ahead to avoid unexpected plot twists
• Stay focused
• Slow down & move over — it’s the law, and it’s just good karma.
Check out the thread 👇🏼
FINAL: all lanes of SR 6 are reopen.
SR 6 remains fully blocked at MP 34 near Chandler Rd. Please use caution and avoid the area if possible.
Detours are now in place:
🔶WB: Chandler Rd → Doty Dryad Rd → Stevens Rd → back to SR 6
🔶EB: Stevens Rd → Doty Dryad Rd → Chandler Rd → back to SR 6
Detours are now in place:
🔶WB: Chandler Rd → Doty Dryad Rd → Stevens Rd → back to SR 6
🔶EB: Stevens Rd → Doty Dryad Rd → Chandler Rd → back to SR 6
November 17, 2025 at 6:27 AM
FINAL: all lanes of SR 6 are reopen.
SR 6 remains fully blocked at MP 34 near Chandler Rd. Please use caution and avoid the area if possible.
Detours are now in place:
🔶WB: Chandler Rd → Doty Dryad Rd → Stevens Rd → back to SR 6
🔶EB: Stevens Rd → Doty Dryad Rd → Chandler Rd → back to SR 6
Detours are now in place:
🔶WB: Chandler Rd → Doty Dryad Rd → Stevens Rd → back to SR 6
🔶EB: Stevens Rd → Doty Dryad Rd → Chandler Rd → back to SR 6
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 AM
SR 6 remains fully blocked at MP 34 near Chandler Rd. Please use caution and avoid the area if possible.
Detours are now in place:
🔶WB: Chandler Rd → Doty Dryad Rd → Stevens Rd → back to SR 6
🔶EB: Stevens Rd → Doty Dryad Rd → Chandler Rd → back to SR 6
Detours are now in place:
🔶WB: Chandler Rd → Doty Dryad Rd → Stevens Rd → back to SR 6
🔶EB: Stevens Rd → Doty Dryad Rd → Chandler Rd → back to SR 6
🚨 TRAVEL ALERT – Lewis Co.
Both directions of SR 6 are fully blocked at MP 34 near Chandler Rd. (just north of Pe Ell) due to a multi-car collision.
This will be an extended closure, so please avoid the area and use a different route if possible.
Both directions of SR 6 are fully blocked at MP 34 near Chandler Rd. (just north of Pe Ell) due to a multi-car collision.
This will be an extended closure, so please avoid the area and use a different route if possible.
November 17, 2025 at 2:54 AM
🚨 TRAVEL ALERT – Lewis Co.
Both directions of SR 6 are fully blocked at MP 34 near Chandler Rd. (just north of Pe Ell) due to a multi-car collision.
This will be an extended closure, so please avoid the area and use a different route if possible.
Both directions of SR 6 are fully blocked at MP 34 near Chandler Rd. (just north of Pe Ell) due to a multi-car collision.
This will be an extended closure, so please avoid the area and use a different route if possible.
Collision is blocking lanes on SR 6 both directions at MP 34 near Chandler Road beginning at 5:39 pm on Nov. 16, 2025 until further notice. Please use caution View on map
November 17, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Collision is blocking lanes on SR 6 both directions at MP 34 near Chandler Road beginning at 5:39 pm on Nov. 16, 2025 until further notice. Please use caution View on map
FINAL: All NB I-5 lanes at MP 49 are open.
UPDATE: The semi has been moved into the right lane, so the left and center lanes are back open on NB I-5 at MP 49.
Crews are unloading the truck’s cargo — a whole lot of juice — before tow recovery can begin. Expect delays as traffic starts moving again.
Crews are unloading the truck’s cargo — a whole lot of juice — before tow recovery can begin. Expect delays as traffic starts moving again.
November 17, 2025 at 1:08 AM
FINAL: All NB I-5 lanes at MP 49 are open.
UPDATE: The semi has been moved into the right lane, so the left and center lanes are back open on NB I-5 at MP 49.
Crews are unloading the truck’s cargo — a whole lot of juice — before tow recovery can begin. Expect delays as traffic starts moving again.
Crews are unloading the truck’s cargo — a whole lot of juice — before tow recovery can begin. Expect delays as traffic starts moving again.
November 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
UPDATE: The semi has been moved into the right lane, so the left and center lanes are back open on NB I-5 at MP 49.
Crews are unloading the truck’s cargo — a whole lot of juice — before tow recovery can begin. Expect delays as traffic starts moving again.
Crews are unloading the truck’s cargo — a whole lot of juice — before tow recovery can begin. Expect delays as traffic starts moving again.
Here’s a look at the collision that's fully blocking NB I-5 at MP 49 in Castle Rock. Crews are working to clear the scene. Please expect delays and thank you for your patience. No ETA for reopening.
November 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Here’s a look at the collision that's fully blocking NB I-5 at MP 49 in Castle Rock. Crews are working to clear the scene. Please expect delays and thank you for your patience. No ETA for reopening.
Police Activity is causing traffic backups and delays. Emergency vehicles are blocking the right through lanes and exit ramp to Main St on I-5 SB at MP 3.6 near 63rd Street beginning at 7:26 am on Nov. 16, 2025 until further notice. View on map
November 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Police Activity is causing traffic backups and delays. Emergency vehicles are blocking the right through lanes and exit ramp to Main St on I-5 SB at MP 3.6 near 63rd Street beginning at 7:26 am on Nov. 16, 2025 until further notice. View on map
HEADS UP NB I-5 TRAVELERS IN CASTLE ROCK:
NB I-5 is fully blocked at MP 49 near Powell Rd due to a semi rollover. Use Exit 49 to detour around the collision.
Crews are on scene, but there is no ETA for reopening. Expect delays and use caution.
NB I-5 is fully blocked at MP 49 near Powell Rd due to a semi rollover. Use Exit 49 to detour around the collision.
Crews are on scene, but there is no ETA for reopening. Expect delays and use caution.
November 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
HEADS UP NB I-5 TRAVELERS IN CASTLE ROCK:
NB I-5 is fully blocked at MP 49 near Powell Rd due to a semi rollover. Use Exit 49 to detour around the collision.
Crews are on scene, but there is no ETA for reopening. Expect delays and use caution.
NB I-5 is fully blocked at MP 49 near Powell Rd due to a semi rollover. Use Exit 49 to detour around the collision.
Crews are on scene, but there is no ETA for reopening. Expect delays and use caution.
Collision blocking all lanes, use caution and prepare for delays on I-5 NB at MP 49 near Powell Road beginning at 6:51 am on Nov. 16, 2025 until further notice. View on map
November 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Collision blocking all lanes, use caution and prepare for delays on I-5 NB at MP 49 near Powell Road beginning at 6:51 am on Nov. 16, 2025 until further notice. View on map
Wet roads ahead? Here's some reminders in the rainy season.
- Keep a safe distance
- Avoid puddles & congested routes
- Slow down, no sudden turns
- Headlights on for visibility
- Keep windows closed & cloth handy
- Keep a safe distance
- Avoid puddles & congested routes
- Slow down, no sudden turns
- Headlights on for visibility
- Keep windows closed & cloth handy
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November 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Wet roads ahead? Here's some reminders in the rainy season.
- Keep a safe distance
- Avoid puddles & congested routes
- Slow down, no sudden turns
- Headlights on for visibility
- Keep windows closed & cloth handy
- Keep a safe distance
- Avoid puddles & congested routes
- Slow down, no sudden turns
- Headlights on for visibility
- Keep windows closed & cloth handy
Collision is blocking the left lane on the Padden Parkway on ramp to south I-205 beginning at 5:05 pm on Nov. 12, 2025 until further notice. Please use caution View on map
November 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Collision is blocking the left lane on the Padden Parkway on ramp to south I-205 beginning at 5:05 pm on Nov. 12, 2025 until further notice. Please use caution View on map
Collision is blocking the ramp on I-205 NB Exit 36 to 134th Street beginning at 4:35 pm on Nov. 12, 2025 until further notice. Please use caution View on map
November 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Collision is blocking the ramp on I-205 NB Exit 36 to 134th Street beginning at 4:35 pm on Nov. 12, 2025 until further notice. Please use caution View on map
Good morning, Southwesters!🍁🍂
The leaves are changing, the skies are clear and we’re falling for this weather.
Drive safe and soak in those autumn views because they won’t last long!
The leaves are changing, the skies are clear and we’re falling for this weather.
Drive safe and soak in those autumn views because they won’t last long!
November 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Good morning, Southwesters!🍁🍂
The leaves are changing, the skies are clear and we’re falling for this weather.
Drive safe and soak in those autumn views because they won’t last long!
The leaves are changing, the skies are clear and we’re falling for this weather.
Drive safe and soak in those autumn views because they won’t last long!
In observance of Veterans Day, our offices are closed tomorrow, Nov. 11.
We honor and thank all who have served.
Wheel be back Wednesday, bright and early, with your traffic updates and maybe a few bad puns along the way (like the one at the beginning of this sentence).
We honor and thank all who have served.
Wheel be back Wednesday, bright and early, with your traffic updates and maybe a few bad puns along the way (like the one at the beginning of this sentence).
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November 11, 2025 at 1:08 AM
In observance of Veterans Day, our offices are closed tomorrow, Nov. 11.
We honor and thank all who have served.
Wheel be back Wednesday, bright and early, with your traffic updates and maybe a few bad puns along the way (like the one at the beginning of this sentence).
We honor and thank all who have served.
Wheel be back Wednesday, bright and early, with your traffic updates and maybe a few bad puns along the way (like the one at the beginning of this sentence).
It’s Maintenance Monday and #SesameStreetDay!
Today’s safety tip is brought to you by the letter “S”--Slow down, give crews Space and stay Safe!
A smooth week on the roads means more time for cookies!🍪🍪
Today’s safety tip is brought to you by the letter “S”--Slow down, give crews Space and stay Safe!
A smooth week on the roads means more time for cookies!🍪🍪
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November 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
It’s Maintenance Monday and #SesameStreetDay!
Today’s safety tip is brought to you by the letter “S”--Slow down, give crews Space and stay Safe!
A smooth week on the roads means more time for cookies!🍪🍪
Today’s safety tip is brought to you by the letter “S”--Slow down, give crews Space and stay Safe!
A smooth week on the roads means more time for cookies!🍪🍪
Incident is blocking the roadway on SR 500 WB at MP 2.4 near 54th Avenue / Stapleton beginning at 9:03 pm on Nov. 9, 2025 until further notice. Please use caution View on map
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Incident is blocking the roadway on SR 500 WB at MP 2.4 near 54th Avenue / Stapleton beginning at 9:03 pm on Nov. 9, 2025 until further notice. Please use caution View on map
Collision blocking the left and right lanes on SR 14 EB at MP 9.4 near Quarry Road beginning at 12:34 am on Nov. 9, 2025 until further notice. Merge to the center lane, slow down, and use caution through the area. View on map
November 9, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Collision blocking the left and right lanes on SR 14 EB at MP 9.4 near Quarry Road beginning at 12:34 am on Nov. 9, 2025 until further notice. Merge to the center lane, slow down, and use caution through the area. View on map
Collision on I-5 SB at MP 0 near Interstate Bridge has the right lane blocked beginning at 12:40 pm on Nov. 8, 2025 until further notice. View on map
November 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Collision on I-5 SB at MP 0 near Interstate Bridge has the right lane blocked beginning at 12:40 pm on Nov. 8, 2025 until further notice. View on map
Debris is blocking all lanes on SR 4 both directions at MP 44. Use caution and expect delays beginning at 11:42 pm on Nov. 6, 2025 until further notice. View on map
November 7, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Debris is blocking all lanes on SR 4 both directions at MP 44. Use caution and expect delays beginning at 11:42 pm on Nov. 6, 2025 until further notice. View on map
Last night a rockslide blocked both directions of SR 142 at MP 6.0 west of Goldendale, in Klickitat Co.
A huge thanks to our crews who worked fast to clear the slide & reopen the road—their hard work keeps travelers safe & moving!
#wawx #SafetyFirst
A huge thanks to our crews who worked fast to clear the slide & reopen the road—their hard work keeps travelers safe & moving!
#wawx #SafetyFirst
November 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Last night a rockslide blocked both directions of SR 142 at MP 6.0 west of Goldendale, in Klickitat Co.
A huge thanks to our crews who worked fast to clear the slide & reopen the road—their hard work keeps travelers safe & moving!
#wawx #SafetyFirst
A huge thanks to our crews who worked fast to clear the slide & reopen the road—their hard work keeps travelers safe & moving!
#wawx #SafetyFirst
Collision is blocking the left and center lanes on SR 14 EB at MP 11.5 near NW Alpine Lane beginning at 10:45 pm on Nov. 5, 2025 until further notice. Please use caution View on map
November 6, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Collision is blocking the left and center lanes on SR 14 EB at MP 11.5 near NW Alpine Lane beginning at 10:45 pm on Nov. 5, 2025 until further notice. Please use caution View on map
The roadway is fully blocked due to a landslide on SR 142 both directions at MP 6 beginning at 6:46 pm on Nov. 5, 2025 until further notice. Please use caution View on map
November 6, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The roadway is fully blocked due to a landslide on SR 142 both directions at MP 6 beginning at 6:46 pm on Nov. 5, 2025 until further notice. Please use caution View on map
Collision is blocking the right lane on SR 500 WB at MP 4.7 near I-205 beginning at 4:52 pm on Nov. 5, 2025 until further notice. Please use caution View on map
November 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Collision is blocking the right lane on SR 500 WB at MP 4.7 near I-205 beginning at 4:52 pm on Nov. 5, 2025 until further notice. Please use caution View on map