How does ODOT actually close a freeway?

Published 2024-06-28
To close Interstate 5 through Southwest Portland this weekend, highway officials will shut down several freeway onramps in the metro area.

The closure of all northbound and southbound lanes between the Southwest Terwilliger and OR 99W/SW Barbur Boulevard exits will begin at 9 p.m. Friday and continue all hours and days through the weekend, with a planned reopening by 5 a.m. Monday.

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