RoadNews
AAA Predicts 45 Million Memorial Day Travelers This Year
The American Automobile Association (AAA) expects 45 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day, from Thursday, May 21 through Monday, May 25. This sets a new record. Most will drive—39.1 million people—while 3.66 million will fly. Gas prices are higher than last year, but flights booked early cost less on average.
Washington State DOT Suspends I-5 Construction for Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend often signals the unofficial start of summer – and a significant increase in travel across Washington.
To help people plan ahead,...
Long Delays Anticipated on I-5 Following Memorial Day Weekend
The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) reports that major bridge joint seal work is planned on I-5 after Memorial Day weekend at Cottonwood Creek...
I-5 Vancouver Road Work Starts: Southbound Smoothing Between 179th St and I-205
Travelers on I-5 in Vancouver will soon experience a smoother ride as crews take the next step toward fixing rough and bumpy roads.
On Monday,...
I-5 Southbound to Close in September for up to Five Weeks for Structural Repairs
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports that, beginning September 11, all southbound lanes of I-5 in the Rose Quarter will close around-the-clock for...
Long Term I-5 Lane Closures Near Alger Beginning May 10. Expect Delays
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that each direction of I-5 will be reduced to a single lane for 12 days beginning...
I-5 Ramp Closures, Detours Beginning April 27 North of Grants Pass
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports that in the coming weeks, drivers can expect nighttime exit ramp closures on I-5 north of Grants...
I-5 Lane, Ramp Closures, Detours in Jackson County This Week
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews will be making pavement repairs on I-5 this week in Medford and Central Point. Work will occur between...
Northbound I-5 near Bellingham Reopens Thursday, April 16
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that after nearly one month of work to stabilize a landslide south of Bellingham, they expect to reopen...
Multiple I-5 Ramp Closures in Douglas County Thru April
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports that construction on an I-5 safety project will lead to short nighttime closures of more than 40...