From--The Daily News, 1/23/09
Washington Department of Transportation officials have announced they are preparing to reopen a section of State Route 503 south of Cougar that was severely damaged during recent storms, according to a WSDOT press release published Friday.The road has been closed since Jan. 8 from a landslide. Contractor crews worked diligently to repair this section of roadway, and they expect to reopen the section Saturday, weeks before initial estimations.Earlier this month, heavy runoff from rain and snowmelt damaged the road surface of SR 503, causing the southbound lane to buckle and break free from the highway. The slope was backfilled using different types of rock where the southbound lane slid down the embankment. Crews installed new guardrail, repaved the roadway and upgraded the existing drainage system to help prevent future washouts in this area. In addition, a rock wall was constructed at the bottom of the western slope below SR 503, further stabilizing the slope and highway.Striping work is scheduled to take place Saturday, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, crews will use temporary striping to reopen this section of highway. Permanent striping will be completed when weather permits.
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