I-5 pothole work near Grand Mound could cause 7-mile back-ups

Night closures scheduled on southbound I-5 between Kelso and Woodland

Parts of southbound Interstate 5 between Kelso and Woodland were set to close starting Monday night while maintenance crews repair the road surface.

I-5 lane closures near Grand Mound causing 7-mile backups

If you’re heading south on I-5, brace yourself as daytime backups could stretch for seven miles near Grand Mound, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). WSDOT crews are currently filling potholes and gaps in the road, leaving southbound I-5 to just one operational lane. The work runs from the Highway 12 ramp down to the Lewis County line. It’s happening from 6 a.m. until 12 p.m. Monday and Tuesday Drivers are bei…

I-5 pothole work near Grand Mound could cause 7-mile back-ups

WSDOT advised drivers on southbound I-5 in Grand Mound of potential delays due to lane reductions, causing significant traffic back-ups.