Bridge inspections are slated to lead to overnight closures on sections of the Fremont Bridge starting from July 6 to July 11, disrupting traffic across Interstates 405 and, on occasion, lanes toward the U.S. 30 interchange. Notified by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the closures are a part of routine check-ups that happen biennially and following events that may compromise bridge integrity.
Each closure will begin at 10 p.m. and is planned to be lifted by 5 a.m. the following morning, as stated by the Oregon Department of Transportation. For commuters relying on the Fremont Bridge, including I-405 and the U.S. 30 ramps, a bit of extra travel time during these hours will need consideration. Detour signs are set to guide drivers during the night's closure, ensuring that north and southbound I-405 won't be closed simultaneously, thus minimizing the nocturnal navigation woes.
Here is the rundown for the closures: southbound I-405's upper deck is up first on Sunday and Monday night, followed by the lower deck's turn on Tuesday and Wednesday. The eastbound U.S. 30 ramp to southbound I-405 will follow on Thursday, and the week will round out with the northbound I-405 ramp to westbound U.S. 30 on Friday night.
