PORTLAND, Ore. — Sections of Interstate 5 and Interstate 84 near the Marquam Bridge will be fully closed overnight for five nights starting Sunday, April 20, as part of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)’s biennial bridge inspections.
The closures will run nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the morning of Thursday, April 24, and include lane closures leading up to the work zones. Drivers are advised to watch for warning signs and detours.
Two major closures will be in place:
- I-5 southbound between I-405 and the Marquam Bridge. Detour: Exit 302B to I-405.
- I-5 northbound ramp to eastbound I-84. Detour: Use I-5 southbound to I-405 northbound.
ODOT inspects its bridges every two years or after incidents that may cause damage, such as crashes or flooding. These inspections help ensure the safety and stability of the state’s bridge infrastructure…