California DOT Suspends Restricting Food Trucks at State’s Rest Areas
California Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order N-52-20 suspends restrictions of selling commercial food at the state’s rest areas during the COVID-19 crisis. The FHWA suspended related federal prohibitions last week.
The California Department of Transportation...
Lane Closures, Reduced Speeds for I-5 Bridge Demolition in California
The California Department of Transportation reports that traffic on I-5 is one lane each direction throughout the construction zone through the end of June. Speed limits are 55 mph and 50 mph, follow roadway...
Oregon’s I-5 Interstate Bridge to Close April 18, Detours Required, Expect Major Delays
The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that the southbound span of the Interstate Bridge will close to all traffic from 10:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18 until 6:00 a.m. Sunday, April 19.
The closure will allow...
Welcome Back $1.99 Gas: National Average Falls Due to COVID-19
GasBuddy, the travel and navigation app that is used by millions of drivers to save money on gas, reports that the U.S. national average for gasoline has just fallen to $1.99 per gallon, the...
Lane Closure Sunday on Oregon I-5 Exit 289 SB Off-Ramp
The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that one lane of the southbound I-5 off-ramp at exit 289, Tualatin-Sherwood Road/Nyberg Street, will close Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for maintenance work.
One lane on...
Washington State Rest Areas Remain Open During COVID-19, With Limitations
As state and national efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 continue, the Washington State Department of Transportation is implementing additional precautions by more frequently disinfecting restroom touch points and restocking supplies. All of...
Oregon Rest Areas Remain Open Statewide During COVID-19 Emergency
Oregon Department of Transportation rest areas along the interstates and state highways remain open during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
“We have no plans to close the rest areas as long as we have...
Lane, Ramp Closures for I-5/SR 510 Interchange Project in Washington
The Washington Department of Transportation reports that crews are converting the existing I-5/SR510 interchange (milepost 110-112.5) into a diverging diamond interchange. Depending on weather, work could be complete by late 2020. Work as follows:
Single-lane...