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I-5 Damage

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

I’d says it’s definitely out of commission for a while.

Taken from overpass by Westside Chehalis.

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Wal-Mart Closed

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

The Chehalis Wal-Mart closed yesterday (Mon.) due to the flooding. Feet of water throughout the store reported. K-Mart was up to it’s doors (image) as of this evening.

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WSDOT I-5 and other Closure / Detour Info

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

Road closure and detour updates are available from the WSDOT Lewis County - News Update page.

As of now:

  • At this time, I-5 IS CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS from exit 88
    near Grand Mound (approximately 20 miles south of Olympia) to exit
    68 (11 miles south of Chehalis) due to severe flooding.
    Detour route and more information. This closure is likely to last for
    several days.
  • SR 6 - Slide has occurred on roadway at milepost 27.
    Closed at mileposts 30 - 38 due to water and debris on roadway.
  • SR 7 - Passable but vehicles over 10,000 GVW are prohibited.
  • SR 131 - Closed due to water on roadway. Detour route is in place.

“Drivers can now get real time traffic and weather information by dialing 5-1-1 from most phones. This new traveler information system builds upon the highly successful Washington State Highway hotline that managed 4.6 million calls each year. Callers can also use 5-1-1 to get statewide construction, mountain pass condition, and state ferry system information, as well as toll free numbers for passenger rail and airlines. TTY users can call 1-800-833-6388.”

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Centralia College Classes Canceled Weds

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

“Main Campus classes are canceled for Wednesday, December 5, 2007″

Although CC East classes our on schedule.

“CC East classes are running on regular schedule.”

Visit the Centralia College website for future updates or check here.

via [http://www.centralia.edu/academics/cancellations.html]

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