YAKIMA, Wash. -- One eastbound lane of U.S. Highway 12 will be closed between Old Naches Road and Interstate 82 through Thursday to allow crews to apply crack sealant.

The closure will be in place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Transportation officials are asking motorists to use caution when passing through the work zone, and pay attention to signs, arrow boards and barrels directing traffic.