Protest Traffic Disruption News

"Pro-Palestine Protesters Cause I-405 South Closure in Portland"

A protest caused the closure of Interstate I-405 South in Portland for several hours on Saturday afternoon, leading to significant traffic delays and backups. The protest, reportedly in support of Gaza, resulted in the closure of all lanes at the intersection with US 26 at Everett. The Oregon Department of Transportation reported that the protest caused delays on I-5 South and Rosa Parks Way, but the highway had reopened by 4:30 p.m.