PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — If you plan on taking Interstate 84 by car or by train this weekend, you might have to change course as the westbound lanes from Interstate-205 and I-5 are set to close for a number of projects.

Starting at midnight Saturday until 4 p.m. Sunday, all westbound lanes will be closed for maintenance, everything from graffiti removal to regular street maintenance.

Several agencies, including the Oregon Department of Transportation, TriMet, the Portland Bureau of Transportation and the City of Portland will be out along the highway.

David House with the Oregon Department of Transportation said this closure may cause a headache, but it's necessary.

"This is also an opportunity for ODOT crews to get to some areas that are difficult to reach safely unless you close the h

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