I-5 travelers passing through Oregon this weekend should be aware of the following traffic restrictions that may impact their trip.
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports that there will be a 24/7 closure of the right lane on northbound I-5 from 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 1, to 6:00 a.m. Monday, August 4, as they continue work to install new “RealTime” signs.
ODOT is continuing construction of foundations for the new signs on both sides of I-5. This weekend we will be working on foundation construction on the northbound side of the interstate.
I-5 Closure Details
- The right lane will be closed throughout the weekend from 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 1 to 6:00 a.m., Monday, August 4 on I-5 north from SW Terwilliger Boulevard to SW Corbett Avenue.
- All ramps will remain open.
- Expect delays and use caution when driving through work zones.
All work is weather dependent. Construction schedules are subject to change
I-5 Project Background
ODOT is improving their RealTime system to make roads safer and help Oregonians get where they are going more efficiently by providing real-time traffic information to drivers.
The work includes installing RealTime Variable Advisory Speed signs along a busy stretch of I-5 south of downtown Portland from the Ross Island Bridge to Terwilliger Boulevard.
Work will continue through fall 2025.
How RealTime Signs Work
- RealTime signs calculate and display advisory speeds based on conditions ahead using traffic sensors, weather sensors, and cameras along the roadway.
- Providing this information to drivers improves safety and traffic flow by reducing crashes and their associated delays.
- The information helps prevent rear-end crashes by warning drivers of slowdowns ahead.
- It also gives drivers advance notice about speed changes ahead due to current conditions so they can make real time decisions.
What’s happening on Interstate 5 RIGHT NOW! I-5 Real-time traffic information for selected cities along I-5. Maps show updates on road construction, traffic accidents, travel delays and the latest traffic speeds. Traffic cameras show congestion at a glance. Visit I-5 Traffic.
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