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The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports the following I-5 construction projects that will impact traffic, for the period of Sunday, March 8 through Saturday March 14. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Douglas County
Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway), MP 1-163, Southern Oregon Wrong Way Driver Mitigation project
This...
I-5 Attractions
Santa Ana Zoo – Santa Ana, CA
Imagine stepping through a gate and suddenly finding yourself surrounded by the chattering symphony of primates swinging overhead, the vibrant flash of tropical birds...
I-5 Campgrounds
Bridgeport State Park – Bridgeport, WA
We spent two nights at Bridgeport State Park. We really enjoyed this little oasis in the desert and we will be back! It’s a...
I-5 City Guides
Grants Pass, Oregon
Grants Pass, Oregon at a Glance...
In the world of travel, many destinations make claims they cannot fulfill. They promise rejuvenation but deliver crowds. They...
I-5 Gourmet
Fireside Cafe – Kalama, WA
I've driven by Kalama, Washington on I-5 literally hundreds of times, but never got off the exit. This time, just by chance I stopped...
I-5 Outlet Malls
Woodburn Premium Outlets – Woodburn, OR
Woodburn Premium Outlets is one of Oregon’s best-known shopping stops right off I‑5 in the Willamette Valley, roughly midway between Portland and Salem. It’s...
I-5 Overnight Stops
Great Overnight Stop: Canyonville, OR (I-5 Exit 98)
Traveling between Seattle and Sacramento and need a halfway point? Canyonville, Oregon makes a great overnight stop!
I-5 Road Trips
I-5 Rest Area Overnight Stays: Pros, Cons and Legal Limits
Introduction
I-5 is the primary north-south artery of the West Coast, stretching over 1,300 miles from the Canadian border in Washington through Oregon and down...
I-5 Theme Parks
Knott’s Berry Farm – Buena Park, CA
Located in Buena Park, California, Knott's Berry Farm is a testament to decades of family-friendly entertainment and thrilling rides. This iconic theme park has...
I-5 Featured
Winter Weather Driving Tips
Winter weather like snow, sleet, or ice can create very risky road conditions. Each year, hundreds of fatal traffic accidents happen, along with tens...
