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‘Cars are all backed up’: Portland area braces for first Monday morning commute since I-5 SB closure
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Even as thousands of Portland-area drivers are bracing for the first Monday morning commute since I-5’s temporary closure began, residents say they’re already seeing the effects on local streets. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) completely closed SB I-5 between I-405 and I-84 on Friday, and the section is expected to […]
KATU.com
I-5 Survival Guide: Beat the backup FAQs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — As a five-week I-5 closure through Portland’s Rose Quarter begins, drivers and emergency responders are preparing for longer trips, crowded detours and heavy backups across the region. Here is a look at some of the frequently asked questions about the project. 1) Why is...
kptv.com
Drivers concerned about longer Vancouver commute times due to I-5 SB closure
The I-5 closure in Portland is expected to bring major traffic, and backups could even stretch across the Interstate bridge into Vancouver.
theashlandchronicle.com
I-5 Closure in Portland Metro Area Starting September 11: Check Out the Details
Region 1: Portland metro and Hood River County (Portland, Multnomah) I-5 southbound is closed between I-84 and I-405 in Portland. View the full project website for more information.. Impacts. Traffic Impact. Now through fall 2026, travelers can expect:. Complete closure of I-5 southbound around the clock between I-405 and I-84...
KATU.com
I-5 southbound shutdown starts as thousands leave Weezer show at Moda Center
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The long-anticipated five-week shutdown of southbound I-5 through the Rose Quarter is here, as crews began closing ramps Friday night. The shutdown unfolded as thousands exited the Weezer concert at the Moda Center, which sits just across the street from the closure starting point. I-5...
opb.org
Traffic slows on Portland highways by Rose Quarter as I-5 closures start
On Saturday morning, Jeremy Tellock and Nicole Harvey were bound for the Oregon Convention Center, where hundreds of people were gathering for Rose City Comic Con. They work in media production for large events like Comic Con. But that wasn’t easy to guess from the small gear bag Tellock was carrying, as they sat on a crowded MAX train full of costumed, convention-bound Portlanders.
Yahoo!
I-5 Rose Quarter closure expected to create major traffic, public safety challenges
Interstate 5 southbound lanes near Portland's Rose Quarter will be closed for up to five weeks, forcing commuters to find alternate routes into and around the city. A historic highway closure is set to begin 10 p.m., shutting down all southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Portland's Rose Quarter for up to five weeks.
hartsmokesignal.com
Five Week I 5 Closure Through Portland Rose Quarter Pushes Drivers, Commuters and Emergency Responders Onto Crowded Detours Across Oregon and Southwest Washington
PORTLAND, OR — A five-week closure of Interstate 5 through Portland’s Rose Quarter is now underway, and transportation officials are warning that routine trips across the region will take much longer. The shutdown is tied to the Rose Quarter Improvement Project, which is intended to reduce crashes, ease congestion and eventually reconnect the Albina neighborhood with a highway cover.
KATU.com
ODOT explains: Real-time traffic responses, safety focus amid Portland I-5 south closure
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Drivers are having to navigate their first major weekday commute since the southbound I-5 closure through Portland’s Rose Quarter, and transportation officials are monitoring traffic in real time. Rose Gerber with the Oregon Department of Transportation joined KATU News as the commute got underway...
KXL
Truckers Weighing in on I-5 Shutdown and What It Means For Them
PORTLAND, OR – Now that we’re just hours away from the start of the I-5 shutdown in Portland’s Rose Quarter, truckers are talking about what it’ll mean to them. Jana Jarvis with the Oregon Trucking Association says the OTA lobbied for passage of the funding bill for the project. She also says they’ve heard from member truckers.
opb.org
OPB’s First Look: I-5 closure FAQ
Subscribe to OPB’s First Look to receive Northwest news in your inbox six days a week. The I-5 closure looming large in the minds of Portland-area commuters begins tonight. To begin today’s newsletter, OPB’s Riley Martinez answers common questions about how the southbound shutdown of a two-mile stretch of freeway could affect you.
KXL
Southbound I-5 Closed Through Portland’s Rose Quarter: Detours & Delays
PORTLAND, Ore. — Southbound Interstate 5 through Portland’s Rose Quarter is closed for a major construction project that could take up to five weeks. The round-the-clock closure took effect at about 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. The Oregon Department of Transportation expects to reopen the highway as soon as crews complete the work, likely in early October.
Statesman Journal
Northbound lanes of I-5 reopen at Woodburn after major crash
Northbound lanes of Interstate 5 one mile south of Woodburn reopened after a closure due to a major crash on the afternoon of Sept. 10. Southbound traffic was also snarled, but lanes were open. The first crash was reported at 3:42 p.m. near milepost 269, according to PulsePoint. Traffic had been diverted at milepost 248 onto Highway 99E, according to tripcheck.com. Northbound traffic on Interstate 5 was still tied up in north Salem due to the crash at 6 p.m. Multiple crashes were reported after the initial crash. Traffic was backed up for miles in both directions due to the crash. Bill Poehler covers Marion and Polk County for the Statesman Journal. Contact him at bpoehler@StatesmanJournal.com This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Northbound lanes of I-5 reopen at Woodburn after major crash
KATU.com
PBOT plans ahead for I-5 closure congestion, new traffic cameras installed
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The weeks-long southbound Interstate 5 shutdown begins late Friday night, and while the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is urging drivers to plan ahead and use alternate routes to avoid congestion, the agency is also looking for ways to keep traffic moving. PBOT’s Traffic Operations...
KATU.com
I-5 closure begins: Drivers, businesses brace for impacts
Saturday marks day one of the southbound I-5 shutdown through Portland’s Rose Quarter, and drivers are adjusting to a temporary new normal. ODOT spokesperson Rose Gerber said Saturday afternoon that the closure process went smoothly and that the intense repair work has begun. Gerber said the initial work involves...