Oregon’s I-5 Interstate Bridge to Close April 18, Detours Required, Expect Major Delays
The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that the southbound span of the Interstate Bridge will close to all traffic from 10:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18 until 6:00 a.m. Sunday, April 19.
The closure will allow...
Welcome Back $1.99 Gas: National Average Falls Due to COVID-19
GasBuddy, the travel and navigation app that is used by millions of drivers to save money on gas, reports that the U.S. national average for gasoline has just fallen to $1.99 per gallon, the...
Lane Closure Sunday on Oregon I-5 Exit 289 SB Off-Ramp
The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that one lane of the southbound I-5 off-ramp at exit 289, Tualatin-Sherwood Road/Nyberg Street, will close Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for maintenance work.
One lane on...
Washington State Rest Areas Remain Open During COVID-19, With Limitations
As state and national efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 continue, the Washington State Department of Transportation is implementing additional precautions by more frequently disinfecting restroom touch points and restocking supplies. All of...
Oregon Rest Areas Remain Open Statewide During COVID-19 Emergency
Oregon Department of Transportation rest areas along the interstates and state highways remain open during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
“We have no plans to close the rest areas as long as we have...
Lane, Ramp Closures for I-5/SR 510 Interchange Project in Washington
The Washington Department of Transportation reports that crews are converting the existing I-5/SR510 interchange (milepost 110-112.5) into a diverging diamond interchange. Depending on weather, work could be complete by late 2020. Work as follows:
Single-lane...
Simon Property Group Temporarily Closes All Malls in US
Simon Property Group announced that after extensive discussions with federal, state and local officials and in recognition of the need to address the spread of COVID-19, Simon will close all of its retail properties,...
Border Tips for Returning Canadian Snowbirds
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian Snowbird Association are encouraging Canadians who wintered to the south to plan ahead for a smooth return to Canada this spring. These are the top...