Lower deck of the Marquam Bridge will close Friday and Saturday nights for inspection 

The bridge undergoes inspection every two years; southbound I-5 traffic can use I-405 over the Fremont Bridge as a detour

The lower deck of the Marquam Bridge, southbound Interstate 5, will be closed both Friday and Saturday nights, July 7 and 8, for its biennial bridge inspection.

On both nights, the closure will be in place from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following morning.

Here are some closure details.

• During the closure, all southbound I-5 traffic must exit at the ramp to eastbound Interstate 84.
• As a detour, southbound I-5 traffic may take Interstate 405 over the Fremont Bridge and rejoin I-5 at the south end of the Marquam Bridge.
• The westbound I-84 ramp to southbound I-5 will be closed although the ramp to northbound I-5 will remain open.

During the closure, inspectors will use lifts and snooper cameras to carry out a thorough safety inspection of the bridge.

The Marquam Bridge opened in 1966.

For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1. For questions about this project contact Don Hamilton, 503-704-7452.

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