I-5 South Exit 140 to Close Nightly Starting November 3
Local businesses should plan for detours to Exit 135 during evening and morning hours as construction occurs.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Oregon Department of Transportation will close the Interstate 5 southbound Exit 140 off-ramp nightly starting November 3, 2026. This disruption will impact local business deliveries and customer traffic relying on access to Old Highway 99.
Why it matters
Business operators in the area should prepare for logistical disruptions during evening and early morning hours. Consistent access to and from the highway is critical for supply chain reliability and customer arrival times.
The nightly closure impacts Exit 140 on Interstate 5, which serves Old Highway 99. Traffic will be diverted to Exit 135 throughout the duration of the project.
The players
Oregon Department of Transportation
State agency responsible for planning, building, and maintaining the transportation infrastructure across Oregon.
The details
Beginning November 3, 2026, the ramp will close nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Traffic intending to access Old Highway 99 must instead utilize the alternate route at Exit 135. Operators relying on this specific access point for logistics or customer traffic should adjust delivery schedules to account for the closure period.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Nightly off-ramp closure begins.
November 4, 2026: Estimated completion date for work.
Market Landscape
The closure follows standard Oregon Department of Transportation construction protocols aimed at infrastructure upkeep. It represents a routine, though logistically significant, adjustment to highway access management.
Business owners should notify suppliers and staff of the Exit 140 closure to prevent logistics delays. Ensure that delivery drivers are aware of the mandatory detour to Exit 135 during the 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. window.
The takeaway
Operators should review their evening delivery schedules to mitigate the impact of this closure. Monitor local traffic updates through November 4, 2026, for potential changes to the project's timeline.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest infrastructure updates in the Oakland Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KQEN News Radio.
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