Travelers who use the northbound I-5 Scatter Creek Rest Area between Centralia and Olympia will need to make other plans in February.
Beginning 8:00 a.m. Monday, February 10, contractors working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the rest area around-the-clock until 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 28.
The planned closure allows crews to update the facility’s water system.
About Scatter Creek Rest Area
On average, approximately 2,284 vehicles a day use the Scatter Creek Rest Area. The facility opened 1969 and was rebuilt in 1988. Amenities include water fountains, restrooms, picnic areas, vending machines, a visitor information center, short term parking, and a recreational vehicle wastewater disposal area.
Alternate facilities
The nearest rest area with restrooms, short term parking and picnic areas is located three miles north near Maytown along southbound I-5 in Thurston County.
The nearest rest area with wastewater disposal for recreational vehicles on I-5 is 50 miles north at the SeaTac Rest Area in King County.
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