Southbound I-5 Emergency Bridge Joint Repair Forces Closure
TL;DR
All southbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Portland, Oregon were closed for emergency bridge joint repair after a failure was discovered. Traffic is being diverted onto southbound Interstate 405, and the closure may last until midnight. The Oregon Department of Transportation stated that the issue is due to regular wear and tear, with no expected structural damage, and crews are working to repair the joint to ensure safety for drivers.
Topics:nationtransportation#bridge-repair#emergency-closure#interstate-5#oregon-department-of-transportation#traffic-diversion#transportation
- Interstate 5 southbound shut down for emergency bridge joint repair KOIN.com
- Failed bridge joint forces closure of southbound lanes of I-5 in Portland KATU
- I-5 South closes for emergency 'bridge joint' repair in Portland Fox 12 Oregon
- I-5 southbound to close Thursday due to emergency repairs KGW.com
- Southbound Interstate 5 in Portland closes for emergency repair OregonLive
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