PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – It’s official: Southbound I-5 is open after a weeks-long closure.
The Oregon Department of Transportation announced Thursday morning that the freeway as well as its on- and off-ramps are open in the Rose Quarter — more than a week ahead of schedule.
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“We thank drivers, residents, businesses and organizations for your patience and effective efforts to navigate around the closure,” ODOT said in a statement. “Expect occasional ramp and lane closures as we restore lane striping, barriers and other traffic controls to their original configuration. Please watch out and slow down for crews still working to restore signs and other traffic control and continuing work on the project.”
I-5 closed on Friday, Sept. 11 for what officials thought would be five weeks. It ended up taking less than four.
During this time, crews handled repair work between I-405 and I-84. This work involved fixing potholes and other damages that would have become safety hazards down the line…