Residents and commuters in Clark County should prepare for a slower pace this summer, as the local Public Works department gears up for seasonal road preservation activities. If you're driving in the area, anticipate traffic disruptions owing to a range of roadway surface treatments such as cape seal, slurry seal, chip seal, and hot mix asphalt applications. Heads up, some road closures are on the horizon, too.
Those living near the affected roads have reportedly started receiving postal notices advising them of the impending construction dates. And don’t be surprised if you answer your door to find a notification about upcoming roadway treatment, especially as the work dates draws closer. Even businesses and residents positioned along busier collector and arterial roads are being clued in about the potential traffic slowdowns associated with the vital hot mix asphalt work, according to the Clark County Public Works announcement.
Planning your drive? Here’s a pro tip: don't rely solely on mapping and navigation apps; they often miss the memo on temporary road closures and work zone delays. Do yourself a favor by double-checking your route against the information on the Clark County Public Works construction traffic delays webpage, updated at least weekly with the latest on road work affecting unincorporated Clark County. They even have a handy link to construction and traffic delay information for the City of Vancouver and the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Curious where these projects are happening? Check out the interactive map on the agency’s website to see the locations for this summer’s road maintenance. For real-time updates, follow Public Works on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram. If you're on Nextdoor, you can also get updates about road and park projects, closures, and ways to share your input.
