As officials anticipate significant traffic disruptions due to the upcoming five-week closure of southbound I-5 near the Rose Quarter in Portland, neighborhoods and businesses are bracing for a surge in traffic. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is staging tow trucks on I-405 and encouraging drivers to seek alternate routes to avoid inconvenience. As the closure begins, local agencies are preparing for potential delays in emergency response times, and commuters from Vancouver are warned of possible lengthy commutes. Residents are advised to plan accordingly and avoid neighborhood cut-throughs to mitigate congestion.