Truckers should plan ahead for two major overnight freeway closures in the Portland, Oregon area this weekend.
Northbound Interstate 205 will be closed overnight on Friday July 10 at the Abernethy Bridge, and both directions of Interstate 5 will be closed overnight on Saturday July 11 through the Rose Quarter.
Only one interstate will be closed each night. The closures will not overlap. Expect delays, allow extra travel time, and follow signed detours.
Northbound I-205 closure night of July 10
Northbound I-205 will be closed from 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday morning for concrete pouring on the Abernethy Bridge, which crosses the Willamette River between Oregon City and West Linn.
The on-ramp from OR 43 to northbound I-205 also will be closed.
Southbound I-205 will remain open.
Detours:
- Northbound traffic will bypass I-205 in this section by using detours on I-5 and I-84.
- Local traffic can use the Arch Bridge to cross the river.
- Southbound I-205 lanes will remain open.
For more information about the project, visit the I-205 corridor and Abernethy Bridge Project page.
Full closure of Interstate 5 overnight July 11 through noon July 12
All lanes in both directions of I-5 will close overnight through the Rose Quarter starting at 10 p.m. Saturday to install a new overhead sign structure near the Oregon Convention Center. The closure could last up to 14 hours, ending by noon Sunday.
Ramp closures:
- I-5 southbound closed beginning at Exit 302B to I-405 (Fremont Bridge).
- I-5 northbound closed beginning at Exit 300 to I-84.
Remaining open:
- The ramp to I-84 eastbound from I-5 northbound will stay open.
- The ramp from Broadway to I-5 northbound will stay open. All lanes of I-5 northbound will be open beyond this point.
- Drivers on I-84 westbound will be directed to I-5 southbound. All southbound lanes of I-5 will remain open beyond that point.
Detours:
- Local travelers can use the signed detour at I-405 for local travel northbound or southbound.
- Regional travelers can use I-205.
For more information about the project, visit the Rose Quarter Project site. You can also sign up for Rose Quarter construction alerts here.
Southeastern Georgia facility turns 50
Southeastern Freight Lines is celebrating 50 years of service at its Albany, Georgia service center.
Located at 1115 Centennial Ave., the service center opened for business on July 5, 1976 with 20 dock doors and 18 associates. The facility now has 44 dock doors and 37 associates.
“Celebrating 50 years of service is an incredible milestone that reflects the unwavering commitment of our great associates to meeting customers’ needs each day,” said Craig Parrish, service center manager.
To celebrate the milestone, Southeastern Freight Lines is recognizing 15 long-time associates at the Albany service center, They include:
- 41 years of service: Inbound Dock Supervisor Mark Horne
- 37 years of service: Pickup and Delivery Driver Alan Attell and Diesel Mechanic Mark Lasseter
- 33 years of service: Pickup and Delivery Driver Kevin Kinney, Customer Service Administrators Lori Carter and Beverly Spires and Linehaul Driver Danny Daniel
- 32 years of service: Linehaul Driver Lester Chafin
- 31 years of service: Linehaul Driver Robin White and Pickup and Delivery Driver Jesse Sheppard
- 30 years of service: Pickup and Delivery Drivers Timmy Leeson and Dan Miller and Linehaul Driver Bruce Miller
- 26 years of service: Linehaul Driver Paul Malone
- 25 years of service: Linehaul Driver Tom Brown
The Albany service center was the ninth service center opened by Southeastern Freight Lines since its founding in 1950. The company now operates 89 service centers spanning 13 states, Canada and Puerto Rico,.
Love's celebrates National Hot Dog Day
As National Hot Dog Day approaches, Love’s Travel Stops is celebrating with five days of deals on the road trip staple, offering travelers added value during the busy summer season.
From July 13–17, customers can access a new daily offer through the Love’s Rewards App at more than 600 participating locations. The limited-time promotion provides multiple opportunities to enjoy a classic, convenient meal on the road.
Love’s National Hot Dog Day deals include:
- July 13: Buy two hot dogs, get a free fountain drink
- July 14: Buy one hot dog, get one free
- July 15: Get a free hot dog
- July 16: Buy one hot dog, get one for $1
- July 17: Get two hot dogs for $3
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