Our crews have been working hard on the I-5 widening project between Kuebler Boulevard and Delaney Road. We've shifted both lanes of traffic and have recently been working on removing and replacing the I-5 South Commercial Street bridge. 

To do this work safely, we have reduced the speed limit in the work zone to 55 mph. Please use caution and slow down. Remember that fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.

Construction impacts:

You can expect:

• A single-lane connection from South Commercial Street to southbound I-5.
• Southbound I-5 traffic is shifted onto the former northbound lanes.
• ​Northbound I-5 traffic​ is using Exit 249 and the former I-5 on-ramp as the new north​bound lanes.
• A concrete barrier between northbound I-5 traffic and cars coming from Delaney Road. Traffic coming from Delaney Road cannot access the Commercial Street ramp. 
• Both directions of traffic will stay shifted for the next couple of years. 

We've shifted both directions of I-5 traffic while we widen southbound to three lanes, build two soundwalls, remove and replace two bridges and pave both south and northbound lanes.

In general, you can expect: 

• Crews working during the day and at night.
• Construction noise.
• Lane, shoulder and ramp closures as needed. 

Our schedules may change, please visit TripCheck.com for the most up to date information on road closures and traffic impacts.

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Pay attention in work zones, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work! Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers. 

Remember that fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.

For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.

Visit the Region 2 construction webpage for more information about projects in construction.