Project-Details

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You will also have an opportunity to provide comments during the meeting for up to two minutes by phone. ​

​I-5 is the main north-south route moving people and goods and connecting population centers across the West Coast of the United States from Mexico to Canada. In the Portland region between I-84 and I-405, I-5 is critical for truck freight and businesses moving goods, commuters traveling to and from Portland, and locals traveling within the region. 

The purpose of the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project is to improve safety and congestion where three major interstates converge and to reconnect the Albina neighborhood through the construction of a highway cover over a portion of I-5. Project benefits, in addition those listed above, include improving safety and mobility on local streets, creating new space for community development, and developing a diverse and skilled workforce.

Detailed project information is available on the full project website.

Project Improvements​

​Phase 1A Improvements

Phase 1A includes:

1. Stormwater improvements near the intersection of I-5 and I-405
2. Bridge work near the intersection of I-5 and I-84
3. Extension of the southbound auxiliary lane along I-5 between the I-84 and Morrison Bridge/OMSI exits
   
4. Signage for highway cover safety and construction

Detailed construction information is available here.

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Overall Project Improvements

Phase 1A will build the southern portion of the southbound auxiliary lane between I-84 and the Morrison Bridge exit, creating more time and space for merging. It will preserve existing infrastructure and improve quality. And it will get the construction community working, building capacity for disadvantaged business enterprises and small businesses. ​

As envisioned in its entirety, the project will make travel more predictable and safer for people driving and transporting goods on I-5 between I-84 and I-405 by adding auxiliary lanes and shoulders that smooth traffic flow. The project includes a highway cover to reconnect the Historic Albina neighborhood and street improvements that will enhance safety and access for people walking, rolling, biking, riding transit and driving on local streets. The project will support the regional economy, future economic development and a more connected Albina community. Learn more here. ​

​The current cost estimate for the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project is between $1.96 billion –$2.08 billion. This is based on a risk-based estimating process, current inflation assumptions, project schedule, and real-time market data.

The project was awarded federal Reconnecting Community and Neighborhoods grant funding in spring 2024.

Of the federal funding granted to the project, $37.5 million for design and utility relocation has been obligated for spending on the project. 

ODOT and partners – the City of Portland, Metro, Albina Vision Trust, and the Portland Trail Blazers (Rip City Management) – are committed to completing the project in its entirety. The project team is committed to rigorous risk management and real-time estimating practices to manage project costs moving forward. ​