Multiple Projects on Area Roads Next Week

From Cowlitz County Public Works

Multiple projects are occurring for the upcoming week. Drivers should expect delays of up to 15 minutes between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m in work zones.

Drivers will encounter slow moving paint striping trucks this weekend, August 5 – 7. Motorists encountering the lead buffer truck are asked to wait until the last truck has passed before entering the roadway. Drivers behind, or traveling opposite of, the painting operation should not cross the lane lines. If motorists do need to exit the roadway they should proceed slowly at a 90 degree angle. Paint drying times will depend on the weather, but it is generally dry within 5 minutes.

Kelso/Longview
Old 99 South Beacon Hill Dr, Columbia Heights Road
North Columbia Heights Road, Lone Oak Road, Pacific Way
Cedar Gates, Monticello Drive – Montevale
Nevada Drive, Olson/Inglewood, Alpha Drive
Sunset Drive, Sunset Way, Coal Creek Road
37th ,38th, 46th
50th, Pine Street, Ohio Street
West Beacon Hill

Kalama
Modrow Road, Spencer Creek Road, China Garden Road
Gore Road, Old Pacific Hwy, Vincent
Todd Road, Coverdale Road, Green Mountain Road
JE Johnson, Shirley Gordon Lane,
Sauer Road, Jaeger Road, Confer Road

Woodland/Lewis River
Frazer Road, Ham Road, Dolph Road
Shetler Road, N. Dubois Road, Merwin Village Road
Fredrickson Road, Englert Road, Old Lewis River – Hatchery
Old Lewis River – Golf Course, Niemi Road, Little Kalama River Road
Finn Hall Road, Nevala Road, Insel Road

The Tower Road Culvert Replacement Project has started at MP 2.72. One lane will be closed for up to five weeks. A temporary bridge will provide access through the site. Drivers should yield to opposing traffic.

Paving, or overlay, has began today, August 5, 2011. Overlay creates a level driving surface. Areas paved in 2011 will generally receive a chip seal surface in 2012. The following areas will be paved in the upcoming week:

Kalama River Road
Butte Hill Road
Pacific Avenue
Rocky Point
Holcomb
Evergreen

For information on projects, contact Public Works at (360) 577- 3030 or visit our website www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/publicworks.