Construction started Monday on the SR 500 and St. Johns Boulevard intersection. Drivers whose commute uses this interchange can expect delays for the next 12 months, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
WSDOT's website says this is part of the SR 500 - St. Johns Boulevard interchange project. The traffic signal currently at the intersection will be replaced by a freeway-style interchange that will direct traffic over SR 500.
The website says there are an estimated 60,000 drivers, in addition to local businesses and homeowners, that will be impacted by the construction.
Motorists should prepare for the closing of two lanes on St. Johns Boulevard, narrower lanes on SR 500, no left turns at the intersection and speed limit reductions.
Alternate routes, detailed project plans, pictures and updates can be found at http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR500/StJohnsInterchange/impacts.htm#stage1.
Clark students can also check project progress and closures at http://www.clark.edu/about_clark/ClarkAlerts.php.
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