Expect delays during roundabout construction on SR 503 at Rock Creek Road near Battle Ground Aug. 11 17 and 18 24

BATTLE GROUND - Travelers along both directions of State Route 503 near Rock Creek Road, just north of Battle Ground, should plan ahead for a pair of week-long around-the-clock traffic delays beginning on Sunday, Aug. 11.

On that date, Washington State Department of Transportation's contractor, Tapani, Inc., will temporarily close the west side of the SR 503 and Rock Creek Road intersection to continue roundabout construction, including building the "splitter islands," which are the raised portions of the roundabout that separate entering and exiting traffic.

Once crews finish constructing the splitter islands, the west side of the intersection will reopen for the weekend of Aug. 17-18 and travelers will move through the area in the new roundabout configuration.

On Sunday, Aug. 18, the west side of the SR 503 and Rock Creek Road intersection will once again close for construction of the center island along with other work.

"Construction work can be disruptive to communities, and we understand the effect it causes," said WSDOT Project Engineer Susan Fell. "By fully closing portions of the intersection, crews have the time and space needed to complete the work faster and safer, allowing them to reopen the roadway sooner."

Construction delays

From 10 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11 to 6 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 17 and 10 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18 to 6 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 24:

• The west leg of the intersection will be closed, and travelers will take turns alternating through a single lane.

During the lane closures, temporary traffic signals will guide travelers safely through the work zone. When the traffic signals are activated, the speed limit will be reduced to 20 mph, which may lead to delays and congestion.

Following the two weeks of closures, additional construction work will be needed, including building curbing at the intersection corners, final paving and striping work.