Closure Businesses Toolkit
This toolkit provides content and materials for businesses to share with customers, employees, and community members to communicate details about major closures and generate business activity.
We know road closures can be difficult for small businesses, and we are here to help with resources and support.
Bookmark this page and check back for more resources as closure periods approach.
Small Business Resources
Technical Assistance for Small Businesses
- Prosper Portland Office of Small Business
- Get There Oregon, Get There Portland Metro and Get There SW Washington provides free assistance to employers in the region to plan and implement commute benefit programs that can help get their employees to work using travel options like transit, carpool, vanpool or biking. Visit their websites for resources or to connect with their staff for personalized assistance.
Travel Resources
- Closure Travel Resources Page
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Get There Oregon, Get There Portland Metro and Get There SW Washington provides free assistance to employers in the region to plan and implement commute benefit programs that can help get their employees to work using travel options like transit, carpool, vanpool or biking. Visit their websites for resources or to connect with their staff for personalized assistance.
Thank you for your partnership in helping amplify closure information. We appreciate your support and will continue to provide resources and updates for future major closures in our Closure Toolkits. Please leverage the messaging below notifying your readers about the closure ending and encouraging them to take our post-closure survey.
Newsletter
The recent I-5 closure has ended, and we'd like to thank our customers, employees and neighbors for their patience and support throughout construction.
Be sure to check out ODOT's latest newsletter for updates on the closure and construction work and learn how you can provide feedback to ODOT about your experience during the closure.
Take ODOT's survey here: 2026 I-5 Southbound Closure Communications Survey
Your feedback will help improve communication, planning and support for local businesses and travelers during future construction closures.
Thank you for continuing to support local businesses and our community.
Social
The I-5 closure has ended!
Thank you to our customers, employees and neighbors for your patience and support throughout construction.
Want to share your experience during the closure? Check out ODOT's latest newsletter to learn about work completed during the closure and take their survey.
Survey: 2026 I-5 Southbound Closure Communications Survey
Your feedback will help improve communication, planning and support for local businesses and travelers during future construction closures.
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