Expect delays for guardrail repairs on I-5 near Ridgefield Thursday

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Travelers should expect delays Thursday on southbound Interstate 5 near Ridgefield. On Thursday, the Washington State Department of Transportation’s maintenance crews will begin to repair a damaged guardrail. During that time, the left lane of southbound I-5 near Exit 14 for Ridgefield will close from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., according to a Monday news release from the agency. “Guardrails help keep vehicles from going off the road or crossing into oncoming traffic during a crash,” the news release said. “They also absorb some of the impact to reduce how serious the crash can be.”Travelers should slow down, stay focused and expect delays through the work zone, the transportation department said.