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Portland’s I-5 closure ending early, lane opening begins Wednesday night
Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB • • nation
Key Points:
- The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced that the southbound Interstate 5 closure through Portland’s Rose Quarter will end early, with lane and ramp reopenings beginning around 10 p.m. Wednesday.
- Cleanup and finishing work will continue for up to 24 hours after lanes reopen, with some lane and ramp closures remaining until the interstate fully reopens by midday Thursday, Oct. 8.
- The construction project, which began on Sept. 11 and was initially scheduled for five weeks, is concluding about a week early due to mild weather and minimal disruptions.
- The project involved 24-hour work to replace concrete, improve earthquake resilience, repair bridge components, and prepare for future lane extensions near the Moda Center.
- ODOT reported that traffic impacts were less severe than expected as many drivers altered their routes, and announced that further upgrades and closures will continue through next spring, with plans for a similar northbound closure in summer 2027.
