I-5 Southbound Closure Hits Portland | Portland News

Portland’s I-5 southbound lanes between I-84 and I-405 are shutting down for five weeks starting Sept. 11 — a major headache for North and Northeast Portland commuters who face tripled travel times, school runs, and grocery trips turned into hour-long battles. While officials say it’s vital for safety upgrades, locals are bracing for gridlock and debating whether to plan ahead or just wait and see how bad it gets. 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/888b997793cfae80