I-5 Shutdown Hits Portland Hard | Portland News

Portland’s Southbound I-5 is shutting down near the Moda Center Friday night for five weeks as part of the Rose Quarter Improvement Project—expect massive delays, detours, and headaches for drivers and local businesses alike. ODOT warns commutes could triple; shop owners fear lost customers on clogged side streets. The city’s “Shift Your Trip” campaign urges remote work, flexible hours, and public transit to ease congestion. While tough now, residents see this as a necessary upgrade for smoother long-term traffic flow. 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/e5d2819981e235d8