Culvert causes 15-foot hole on SR 411 in Kelso, WA

SEATTLE - Drivers on State Route 411 in Kelso are being told to beware of traffic conditions Tuesday.

SR 411 between Waters Road and Beverly Heights Road has been shut down on Mar. 11 for emergency pavement repairs.

Construction crews were on site Tuesday but unable to say when the estimated time of reopening would be, according to the Washington Department of Transportation.

What they're saying:

"Plan ahead and use Hazel Dell Rd to get around the closure. A failing culvert caused this 15-foot-deep hole! This is why a full closure is needed—for the safety of both travelers & crews. This fix is temporary, and more permanent repairs will be needed later." said a WSDOT representative.

The Source: Information for this article comes from the Washington Department of Transportation.