The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports that they are lowering the ramp (exit 278) by four to eight feet to meet the new elevation. Here’s what you can expect:
Cars to detour around the closure using Ehlen Road NE to OR 551 and use the I-5 on-ramp heading to Wilsonville. Semi-trucks to detour around the closure using the southbound on-ramp at the Aurora-Donald interchange, take Exit 271 in Woodburn to get on northbound I-5.The on-ramp closure to last for about 14 days.
I-5 Work Zone Cautions
Our construction equipment is moving in and out of the area, often using the far left lane – avoid using this in the work zone.
I-5 impacts You Can Expect:Â
- Crews working daily, Sunday through Thursday with occasional night and weekend work.​ Up to two lanes closed nightly in either direction on I-5 as needed from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- Other roads in the project area to have single lane closures as needed from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Reduced speed to 55 mph in the I-5 work zone.
- Construction noise and delays.
Use caution as you drive through the work zone,​ there are grooves in the pavement along the median shoulder.​
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