I-5 Lane Closures Planned Monday Night in Salem Between Kuebler and Delaney

Salem: So, here’s the scoop. On Monday night, they’re closing some lanes on I-5 between Kuebler Boulevard and Delaney Road. It’s all part of a widening project, and the Oregon Department of Transportation is on it.

Don’t worry too much, though. At least one lane will stay open in each direction, so traffic can keep moving. David House from ODOT mentioned that the closures will happen sometime between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., but they haven’t nailed down the exact times yet.

While crews are working, they’ll be shifting barriers and doing some work on the shoulder. ODOT is asking everyone to slow down and be careful, especially with workers around.

This construction is aimed at easing the southbound traffic congestion. They kicked off the project in 2024, and it should wrap up by 2026. They’ve already shifted traffic to make room for three lanes southbound, plus they’re building sound walls, replacing bridges, and paving both directions.

If you need more info, Isabel Funk is covering this for the Statesman Journal, and you can reach her at ifunk@statesmanjournal.com or find her on X at @isabeldfunk.