Major surface streets see more traffic, drivers avoid residential streets near I-5 closure

Why are drivers avoiding residential streets near I-5 closure?

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Drivers appear to be following signs that direct them away from residential streets as Portland adjusts to the five-week closure of southbound Interstate 5 through the Rose Quarter.

The nearly 2-mile stretch of I-5 from Interstate 405 to Interstate 84 closed late Friday for construction. Transportation officials warned the shutdown could push more vehicles onto streets in North and Northeast Portland…

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