DELAYED: We're shifting southbound I-5 traffic back between Exit 252 and Exit 248

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 07/23/2026 04:55 PM PDT

Project update

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Schedule update: Plan for southbound I-5 traffic to shift between Kuebler Boulevard to Delaney Road

Now planned for the night of July 26

Our schedule has changed due to last night's storm.

Lightning strikes interfered with the work we needed to complete before we were ready to move traffic to the newly paved and widened three-lane portion of southbound I-5.

Sunday, July 26, drivers should expect rolling slowdowns, shifting lanes and slower traffic as crews move barriers to open the new southbound lanes.

Here's what you can expect if you're driving on southbound I-5 the night of July 26:

Starting with the fast lane around 9 p.m. on July 26, we're closing lanes and shifting traffic to the right.
We plan to finish moving traffic by 5 a.m. on July 27.
Northbound I-5 traffic will be unaffected in the work zone.
Please slow down and watch for our crews in the work zone.
The far right lane will remain closed while we finish a few remaining tasks along this stretch.

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Mindy McCartt | Public Information Officer | 503-507-6045

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