Rose Quarter Closure Starting September 11Skip the traffic. Take the train.
First published August 31, 2026
I-5 through the Rose Quarter in Portland is aging and needs repairs.
Starting September 11, 2026, all lanes of I-5 southbound will be closed through the Rose Quarter between I-405 and I-84 around the clock for up to 5 weeks. One lane will remain open from I-405 to the Broadway exit at the Moda Center. We encourage those biking and walking to school to exercise extra caution as there will be increased in traffic on local streets in the area around the closure.
We know this is going to be tough for travelers and businesses alike. The more people modify their travel plans, the better the system will function for everyone, including emergency responders and freight trucks. We’re urging travelers to plan ahead, leave early, adjust travel times if you can and consider options like carpooling or transit.
Instead of driving, now is the time to adjust your travel plans. Take Amtrak Cascades and skip the closure entirely. We have 7 trains a day between Vancouver,WA and Portland, OR.
Southbound: Vancouver, Washington to Portland, Oregon
| Train | Depart Vancouver, WA | Arrive Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Cascades 503 | 10:09 a.m. | 10:35 a.m. |
| Amtrak Cascades 505 | 11:54 a.m. | 12:20 p.m. |
| Coast Starlight 11 | 1:15 p.m. | 1:55 p.m. |
| Amtrak Cascades 517 | 3:09 p.m. | 3:35 p.m. |
| Amtrak Cascades 507 | 5:19 p.m. | 5:45 p.m. |
| Amtrak Cascades 509 | 8:39 p.m. | 9:05 p.m. |
| Amtrak Cascades 511 | 10:49 p.m. | 11:15 p.m. |
Northbound: Portland, Oregon to Vancouver, Washington
| Train | Depart Portland, OR | Arrive Vancouver, WA |
|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Cascades 500 | 6:45 a.m. | 7:01 a.m. |
| Amtrak Cascades 502 | 8:30 a.m. | 8:46 a.m. |
| Amtrak Cascades 504 | 10:40 a.m. | 10:56 a.m. |
| Amtrak Cascades 518 | 2:10 p.m. | 2:26 p.m. |
| Coast Starlight 14 | 3:56 p.m. | 4:13 p.m. |
| Amtrak Cascades 506 | 5:55 p.m. | 6:11 p.m. |
| Amtrak Cascades 508 | 7:25 p.m. | 7:41 p.m. |
