What alternate routes will experience congestion during I-5 closure?
PORTLAND, Ore. — Thousands of people are expected to head into downtown Portland for a busy weekend of events just as the SB I-5 closure begins, prompting city and state transportation leaders to urge travelers to plan ahead for delays.
One of the major events, Sunday Parkways, will take over part of downtown just two days after the I-5 closure begins, Sept. 13. The event will close the South Park Blocks and some surrounding streets, giving people a chance to enjoy downtown by foot, bike or skates…