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Foster, OR · Traffic & Transit
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Portland’s Monday I-5 commute was not ‘carmageddon.’ But ODOT says don’t get too comfortable
The Portland metro’s area first commute during “carmageddon” went off largely without a hitch Monday, although drivers should still expect delays for the foreseeable future. As the first part of a multi-year project, the Oregon Department of Transportation closed all southbound lanes of Interstate 5 through Portland’s...
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Sunday Parkway returns to downtown Portland
The Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Sunday Parkways event returned to downtown Portland.
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ODOT warns Tuesday may be busier after 'fairly average' Monday morning traffic
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Traffic remained relatively normal during the first weekday commute of Portland’s I-5 southbound shutdown, but transportation officials are warning Tuesday could provide a bigger test. ODOT said that overall traffic volumes on Monday morning were "fairly average", with only some pockets of congestion near...
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Morning traffic through the I-5 construction area
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Truckers keep moving, albeit slower, amid Portland I-5 closure
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ODOT delays construction shutdown for Moda Center concert
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - As ODOT prepares to shut down part of I-5 on Friday for an improvement project in the Rose Quarter, one on-ramp remained open for Moda Center concertgoers. Thousands of fans made their way to the Moda Center to see the rock band Weezer on Friday night.
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Crash blocks onramp to I-5 northbound from Marine Drive in N. Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A semi truck crash has part of the Marine Drive onramp to Interstate 5 northbound blocked on Monday morning, the Oregon Department of Transportation said. The crash was reported at about 7 a.m., and is blocking the median and one lane of the Marine Drive...
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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 […]
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.