Portland’s I-5 Shutdown Explained | Portland News

Portland’s traffic is about to get a major headache starting Sept. 11, as a five-week, 24/7 shutdown of southbound I-5 through the Rose Quarter kicks off — part of a $2 billion project to widen the freeway and rebuild a neighborhood severed by the interstate. Key ramps like Alberta and Greenley are closed, forcing detours via I-405 and Broadway/Weidler exits, while northbound I-5 remains open. ODOT warns of delays up to three hours and urges drivers to avoid neighborhood streets — even if apps suggest them. The city’s solution? Free TriMet passes for city staff, hoping more transit ridership will ease congestion. 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/138b5b7c6f8a503a