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ODOT readies I-405 tow crews as I-5 closes

9/9/2026

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The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will stage tow trucks and crews on I-405 during the southbound I-5 closure.
The southbound I-5 closure begins at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, and will last at least five weeks.
ODOT expects I-405 traffic to triple during peak periods as drivers use alternate routes.
Commuters may face two- to three-times longer trips and are urged to plan routes before Monday, Sept. 14.

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Story summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will stage tow trucks and crews on I-405 during the southbound I-5 closure.
The southbound I-5 closure begins at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, and will last at least five weeks.
ODOT expects I-405 traffic to triple during peak periods as drivers use alternate routes.
Commuters may face two- to three-times longer trips and are urged to plan routes before Monday, Sept. 14.