07/30/2026
🚧 Heads up, Portland! A major I-5 southbound closure is coming this fall.
From September 11 through early October, I-5 southbound through the Rose Quarter is expected to be closed 24/7 for up to 5 weeks while ODOT completes critical repairs on pavement and bridges that are more than 40 years old. Expect significant traffic impacts across the metro.
Why a full closure instead of nights or weekends? According to ODOT, it allows crews to finish the work faster, improves worker safety, creates a longer-lasting roadway, and reduces construction costs compared to the alternatives.
If you can: 🚆 Take transit 🚲 Bike or walk 🚗 Carpool ⏰ Travel outside peak hours 🗺️ Plan alternate routes and give yourself extra time
Whether you're commuting, showing homes, or just trying to get around town, planning ahead will save you a lot of frustration.
Have questions about how this might affect your commute or getting to different neighborhoods? Drop them below! 👇