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Portland Metro News

UPDATE: Lane closures on I-5 south this weekend will be rescheduled // ACTUALIZACIÓN: Los cierres de carriles en la I-5 sur este fin de semana serán reprogramados

03/26/2025 05:55 PM PDT

Don't let the sunshine fool you: Severe weather may impact travel Wednesday afternoon

03/26/2025 11:25 AM PDT

Southbound I-5 lane closures coming this weekend for RealTime Signs installation

03/25/2025 03:29 PM PDT

Historic Columbia River Highway temporarily reopens at Larch Mountain Road

03/25/2025 10:00 AM PDT

Historic Columbia River Highway closed east of Larch Mountain Road

03/13/2025 04:17 PM PDT

Landslide closes OR 224 west of Ripplebrook Ranger Station

02/24/2025 01:54 PM PST

I-84 Westbound closed at Hood River due to a major crash in winter conditions

02/13/2025 01:54 PM PST

The REAL ID deadline is three months out, here's what you need to know

02/07/2025 09:00 AM PST

Sandy DMV will be open five days a week starting Feb. 18

02/06/2025 09:00 AM PST

Region 1 Area Commission on Transportation meets on Monday, Feb. 3

01/28/2025 02:15 PM PST

Northbound Interstate Bridge will have overnight lane closures Thursday, Jan. 23

01/22/2025 01:29 PM PST

Expect lane closures over two nights in I-5 Aurora-Donald project

01/21/2025 04:45 PM PST

Oregon DMV Mall 205 office to permanently close

01/21/2025 01:00 PM PST

A new, safer signalized crosswalk project is now complete on OR 99E at Maple Street

01/17/2025 01:29 PM PST

The REAL ID federal deadline is just 4 months away, are you ready?

01/06/2025 08:50 AM PST

Bridge of the Gods will close Monday, Dec. 30 for sign repair

12/30/2024 02:24 PM PST

Arch Bridge on OR 43 will close overnight Thursday, Dec. 12 for inspection

12/12/2024 11:10 AM PST

Be prepared for Thanksgiving week travel

11/25/2024 02:01 PM PST

Region 1 Area Commission on Transportation meets on Monday, Dec. 2

11/22/2024 04:00 PM PST

Marquam Bridge inspections will cause lower deck overnight closures starting Nov. 17

11/17/2024 03:34 PM PST

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