Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: March 18, 2026

Business Meeting: March 24, 2026

Summary:

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) plans to repair the overpass of Koontz Road crossing Interstate 5. It will be necessary to close Koontz Road from approximate milepost 1.96 to 2.02 to all through traffic during repairs to the Koontz Road overpass.  Koontz Road will remain open for local access from either end up to, but not beyond the point of closure. This resolution would, pursuant to RCW 47.48.010 and .020, close Koontz Road from milepost 1.96 to 2.02 in Section 1, Township 12 North, Range 2 West, W.M., beginning March 30th, 2026, and ending before June 30th, 2026.

Publications: The Chronicle March 26th, 2026

Cover Letter To: Scott Seroshek scott.seroshek@wsdot.wa.gov

Additional Copies To: Wes Anderson

Resolution

WHEREAS, RCW 47.48.010 gives authority to the county legislative authority to close roads for a period of time; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to repair damage to the Interstate 5 (I-5) overpass of Koontz Road; and

WHEREAS, it will be necessary to close Koontz Road approximately 100 feet on each side of the overpass to all through traffic during the period of such project work; and

WHEREAS, Koontz Road will remain open for local access up to, but not beyond, the point of closure, and alternate routes will be available to access residences and businesses beyond the closure.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to RCW 47.48.010 and .020, beginning March 30, 2026, and ending before June 30, 2026, Koontz Road beginning at 100 feet east of the overpass to 100 feet west of the overpass shall be closed to all through traffic.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 24th day of March, 2026.