Portland – Interstate 5 southbound is closed until 5 a.m. Monday between Broadway and the Marquam Bridge, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. Access from I-5 southbound to Interstate 84 eastbound will remain open. The left lane of I-5 northbound will also remain closed through the weekend.
Travelers on I-5 south will take Interstate 405 southbound as a detour. Congestion is expected near I-5 and the detour routes. Motorists heading through Portland should consider using Interstate 205.
The freeway closure begins tonight.
In addition, rolling slowdowns and lane closures are planned on Highway 26 west of downtown due to unrelated work.
For more information visit: www.BurnsideBridge.org