I-5 Closure Hits Portland Hard | Portland News

I-5 southbound in Portland is about to turn into a nightmare—lanes through the Rose Quarter are shutting down for five weeks, sparking massive traffic chaos that’ll ripple across the city and even reach Vancouver. Commuters face brutal delays, with some forced to leave home at 2 a.m. to make it to work, while skyrocketing gas prices add insult to injury. Small businesses and essential travelers are hit hardest as people scramble to reschedule or cope with unsafe, gridlocked roads. Officials urge everyone to switch to public transit, carpool, or follow detours via I-405 and Broadway/Weidler—northbound lanes remain open. This is going to be a rough ride for anyone moving through the region, so plan ahead now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/24aa7da433d31bfb