I-5: Aurora-Donald Interchange

Plan ahead for nighttime southbound I-5 lane closures We're making progress on our project to change the Aurora-Donald interchange at Exit 278 to a diverging diamond interchange! We're bringing in a 400-ton crane next week so we can build the next part of the new I-5 bridge over Ehlen Road NE.

On May 27 between 2 p.m. and 6 a.m., you can expect: Ehlen Road NE to close in the work zone.  On May 27 between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., you can expect: Two lanes of southbound I-5 to close, leaving one lane open to traffic. The I-5 Exit 278 on and off-ramps to close. You can detour around the closure by using Exit 271 or Exit 282 depending on where you're going.

Later in the week, on either May 29 or May 30 between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., you can expect: Flaggers helping direct traffic on Ehlen Road NE.  Two lanes of southbound I-5 to close, leaving one lane open to traffic.

Don't forget to slow down on I-5 in the work zone Our construction equipment is moving in and out of the area, often using the left lane – you should avoid using the fast lane in the work zone.

Other impacts you can expect: 

• Crews working daily, Sunday through Thursday with occasional night and weekend work.​ Up to two lanes closed nightly in either direction on I-5 as needed from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
• Other roads in the project area to have single lane closures as needed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Reduced speed to 55 mph in the I-5 work zone.
• Construction noise and delays.

Use caution as you drive through the work zone,​ there are grooves in the pavement along the median shoulder.​

Check out what we're building in and around your community! See what else is being constructed on the roads around your community by visiting our webpage. Explore our interactive map to see what we're working on!

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.

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We will not allow Oregonians to travel on unsafe bridges, but as bridges age it will steadily cost more to maintain them. Over time these bridges will face weight restrictions and eventual closure without timely replacement.

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