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Aurora-Donald Interchange |
We're making progress at the Aurora-Donald interchange at Exit 278!
 Get ready – northbound traffic to shift to the center portion of the new I-5 bridge!
We've finished building the center portion of the new I-5 bridge over Ehlen Road NE. For us to continue working, we need to move northbound I-5 traffic onto the new bridge.
We're shifting traffic on August 23
Crews will connect the center portion of the new bridge to the northbound I-5 lanes and apply temporary striping. We'll use rolling slowdowns to help shift traffic away from the work zone, allowing our crews to work safely.
Please use caution, be patient, watch for workers and follow the directions on the signs.
 
Here's what you can expect if you're driving on northbound I-5:
- Starting with the fast lane around 8 p.m., we're closing lanes and shifting traffic to the right, eventually leading drivers to use the Exit 278 off-ramp.
- A flagger will direct traffic at the Ehlen Road NE and ramp intersection.
- Traffic will continue back onto I-5 using the on-ramp.
- We plan to finish shifting northbound traffic onto the new bridge and reopen the on and off-ramps by 8 a.m. on August 24.
Southbound I-5 traffic will be unaffected in the work zone. Please slow down to the posted 55 mph speed limit and watch for our crews.
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Keep our crews safe – slow down in the work zone
Our construction equipment is moving in and out of the area, often using the far left lane – avoid using this 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.
- No lane changes allowed where there are double white lines.
Use caution as you drive through the work zone, there are grooves in the pavement along the median shoulder.
  Funding information
While ODOT’s funding crisis is having a profound impact on maintenance and operations, most projects will continue. These projects are typically funded through separate programs, often with state or federal funds that are legally restricted to project development and cannot be used for maintenance or day-to-day operations. For more information on ODOT’s funding crisis, visit our website.
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.
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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.
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