Your update on the ongoing I-5/I-84 interchange ramp work

Thank you, travelers, for your understanding and patience as we work through the #BanfieldBackup and #BigFixPDX! An unanticipated complication will delay the re-opening of a I-84/I-5 interchange ramp.

Updated closure

The ramp from Interstate 84 westbound to Interstate 5 southbound will re-open on Tuesday, Aug. 28. The scheduled re-opening date was Monday, Aug. 27.

Hamilton Construction and ODOT crews found the metal rebar, part of the ramp structure, severly damaged and in need of replacement in places under the existing concrete. The damage could not be seen until the concrete was removed. Both the metal rebar and the concrete have been in place since the ramps opened in the early 1960’s.

The re-opening is weather dependent and extensive rain could create another delay. The concrete requires three days to cure sufficiently before traffic can return to the ramp.

All on-ramps onto I-84 westbound between I-205 and I-5 will remain closed. These on-ramp closures include:

• NE Halsey St.
• NE Sandy Blvd.
• NE 58th / NE Glisan St.
• NE 33rd Ave.

All off-ramps exiting I-84 between I-205 and I-5 will remain open.

Read the full press release.

Stay informed and arrive safely

All of the specific dates and closure locations are available on the Online Open House for I-5 paving and I-5 at I-84 interchange resurfacing. There, you will find closure maps and calendars, downloadable PDFs and more. 

Traffic conditions are always changing, so it’s a good idea to get the latest information before you travel. For driving trips, please visit TripCheck.com to check traffic conditions before you leave. 

Many people have found Google Maps and Waze useful for finding a route that avoids the worst traffic. If you use a smartphone for navigation, remember to enter the destination before you start. It's illegal in Oregon to hold an electronic device while driving. Please remember to drive safely, use common sense and follow traffic rules. 

If you haven’t done so already, we highly recommend you visit BigFixPDX.com to learn more about our metro area projects on I-5 and the I-5 at I-84 interchange. 

Additional information

For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or more information call 503-731-4128, TTY 800-735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1.

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