Northbound I-205 in Vancouver to see delays for guardrail repairs on March 4

WSDOT will close the left lane of northbound I-205 for repairs between Exit 36 and the I-5 on-ramp.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be closing the left lane of northbound Interstate 205 in Vancouver, Washington on Wednesday, March 4th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to repair damaged sections of the guardrail. Drivers should expect delays and are advised to slow down and stay focused while traveling through the work zone.

Why it matters

Guardrails play a crucial role in improving safety on highways by preventing vehicles from going off the road or crossing into oncoming traffic during a crash. The repairs are necessary to maintain the integrity of the guardrail system and ensure the continued safety of drivers on I-205.

The details

WSDOT maintenance crews will be closing the left lane of northbound I-205 between Exit 36 for Northeast 134th Street (milepost 36) and the on-ramp to northbound I-5 (milepost 37) to repair the damaged guardrail sections. All traffic will be shifted to the right lane during the closure.

  • The left lane of northbound I-205 will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)

The state agency responsible for maintaining and repairing the transportation infrastructure in Washington, including Interstate 205.

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What’s next

Drivers should plan for delays, slow down, and stay focused while traveling through the work zone on northbound I-205 on March 4th.

The takeaway

The upcoming guardrail repairs on northbound I-205 in Vancouver are necessary to maintain the safety of the highway, but will result in lane closures and delays for drivers. Travelers should plan ahead and exercise caution when passing through the work zone.