Region 1: Portland metro area
March 18-25, 2023
March 17, 2023
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There are three ways to learn about construction taking place the week of March 18-25, 2023.
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Visit TripCheck. Constantly updated with construction and crash data, TripCheck is the best way to learn about roadway conditions around the state.
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Scroll down to the highways listed below to see impacts that affect you. Construction information is shown for one week, giving you the most up-to-date information for targeted areas in the Portland metro area.
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Review this "quick glance" schedule. Construction information is shown for one week in a visual format, giving you information for targeted areas in the Portland metro area.
*Schedules are subject to change due to weather and other conditions.
Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – Rose Quarter Investigations
Project Description: This project will conduct geotechnical exploration work in the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project area along I-5.
Traffic Impacts: Flaggers periodically directing traffic between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Kerby Avenue and Russell Street.
Project website: www.i5RoseQuarter.org
Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – A Better Red (TriMet)
Project description: TriMet is constructing a new bridge over I-84 at Gateway as part of its Better Red Project.
Traffic impacts: Shoulder closure on I-205 north between Glisan Street and Exit 22, on I-84 east and west.
Project website: https://trimet.org/betterred/
Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – Landslide
Project Description: Repairs to a 2021 landslide a mile west of Multnomah Falls, including a new culvert under I-84.
Traffic Impacts: Eastbound right shoulder closed. Single lane closures in both directions 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays.
Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – Paving
Project Description: Paving between Multnomah Falls and Cascade Locks; repair the aging floor of the historic Toothrock Tunnel and several bridges.
Traffic impacts: One eastbound lane closed between 5 p.m. Sunday and 4 p.m. Thursday in the Toothrock Tunnel (near Exit 41).
Project website: www.i84gorgeconstruction.org
Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – Viento State Park to Mitchell Point Trail
Project Description: This 2.7-mile segment of trail connects the existing Historic Highway State Trail at the Viento Trailhead to Mitchell Point and includes reconnecting 0.67 miles of original sections of the Historic Highway.
Traffic impacts: Around-the-clock lane closure on I-84 east through Memorial Day.
Project website: www.i84gorgeconstruction.org
Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – Mitchell Point Tunnel
Project Description: The iconic Mitchell Point Tunnel was a highlight of the original Historic Highway, but the construction of Interstate 84 destroyed the tunnel. Now, we are constructing a new tunnel and Historic Highway State Trail segment adjacent to I-84 east near Exit 58.
Traffic Impacts: I-84 Exit 58 to Mitchell Point Overlook closed around-the-clock.
Project website: www.i84gorgeconstruction.org
Interstate 205 – East Portland Freeway – Improvements Project Phase 1A Abernethy Bridge
Project Description: The I-205 Improvements Project is part of a regional Urban Mobility Strategy to comprehensively reduce congestion and crashes, while also making travel times shorter and more predictable. The first phase of the project will upgrade the Abernethy Bridge to withstand a major earthquake, improve interchanges at OR 43 and OR 99E, along with improving on- and off- ramps to improve safety. Abernethy Bridge will also be widened to accommodate a third lane in each direction. Final lane configuration will be completed in a future phase.
Traffic Impacts: Nighttime lane closures on I-205 north and south 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Speeds reduced.
Lane closures on OR 43 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays. Single lane closures on Clackamette Drive and Willamette Falls Drive. Auxiliary lane closure on OR 99E north. Pedestrian detours on OR 43 and OR 99E.
Project website: i205corridor.org
U.S. 26 – Powell Boulevard – Outer Powell Transportation Safety Project
Project Description: We are constructing safety improvements to help people travel Outer SE Powell Boulevard more safely from SE 99th Avenue to SE 122nd Avenue and SE 136th Avenue to just east of SE 174th Avenue (the Portland/Gresham city limits). The first phase, from SE 122nd Avenue to SE 136th Avenue, is complete.
The overall Outer Powell Project will add a center turn lane, sidewalks and bike lanes. These improvements reduce the frequency and severity of crashes as well as help people driving, taking transit, walking and biking share the road with fewer conflicts. Pre-construction activities begin October 2022. Road construction begins in spring 2023 and will last five years.
Traffic impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, shoulder closures and up to 20 minute traffic holds weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Project website: www.OuterPowellSafety.org
U.S. 30 – Historic Columbia River Highway – Cascade Avenue at Rand Road
Project description: This project will rebuild the intersection of U.S. 30 (Cascade Ave.) and Rand Road to align the north and south roads of the intersection, add a traffic signal, improve or add sidewalk and curb ramps accessible to people with disabilities, improve storm water drainage, and add new street-lighting. These changes will increase safety and improve traffic operations and accessibility for all travelers.
Traffic impacts: Utility work is occurring. Pedestrian detours.
Project website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20519
U.S. 30 BY – N Lombard Street – Safety Project
Project description: ODOT is building safety and travel-time predictability improvements for all travelers along U.S. 30 Bypass/North Lombard Street between North Fiske Avenue and North Boston Avenue. Crews are cleaning up and making a few minor adjustments through spring 2023.
Traffic impacts: Periodic daytime lane or shoulder closures weekdays.
Project website: bit.ly/LombardSafetyProject
U.S. 30 BY – St. Johns Bridge – Bridge Repair
Project description: We are improving the long-term safety and lifespan of the St. Johns Bridge by repairing the concrete on the pier columns and arches under the bridge. Repairing the concrete will protect the bridge's steel internal frame and reinforcements from corrosion, maintaining the service life of this beloved Portland Historic Landmark.
Traffic impacts: Parking impacted under the bridge.
Project website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=37899
Oregon 8 – Tualatin Valley Highway – Safety improvements project
Project Description: This project will improve traffic signals and pedestrian connectivity at eight intersections along Canyon Road (OR 8) in Beaverton and Aloha, between 110th Avenue and 192nd Avenue.
Traffic Impacts: Nighttime lane closures at Hall Boulevard from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. weeknights with flaggers directing traffic.
Lane closures at Short and Watson 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Single lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on OR 8 east at 192nd Avenue. Pedestrian detours.
Project website: www.OR8construction.org
Oregon 99E – McLoughlin Boulevard – Sidewalk curb ramps
Project Description: This project rebuilds sidewalk curb ramps along OR 99E from Oregon City to Milwaukie to meet ADA accessibility standards. Work will be complete the end of 2022.
Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.
Project website: www.R1ADA.org
Oregon 99E – McLoughlin Boulevard – Paving in Canby
Project description: This project will repave and reconstruct sections of Oregon 99E between South Pine Street and Southwest Berg Parkway in Canby and make safety improvements.
Traffic impacts: No traffic impacts.
Project website: Bit.ly/canbypaving
Oregon 141 – SW Hall Boulevard – ADA Ramp Improvement Project
Project Description: We are upgrading sidewalk curb ramps at approximately 14 existing intersections along Oregon 141 (SW Hall Boulevard) between SW Scholls Ferry Road and SW Locust Street. The improvements create safer and more accessible highway connections for all sidewalk users along SW Hall Boulevard.
Traffic Impacts: Single lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays between Scholls Ferry Road and Greenburg Road, and Hemlock and Oak Streets.
Daytime lane closures on Scholls Ferry Road and Locust Street from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
Project Website: tinyurl.com/HallCurbRamps
Oregon 211 – Woodburn-Estacada Highway – sidewalk curb ramps
Project Description: This project rebuilds sidewalk curb ramps along OR 211 in Molalla between Ridings Avenue and Mathias Road and in Estacada between 2nd Avenue and Acacia Road to meet ADA accessibility standards.
Traffic Impacts: Lane shifts with bike and pedestrian detours at Beach in Estacada.
Project website: www.R1ADA.org
Oregon 217 – Beaverton-Tigard Highway – Auxiliary Lanes
Project Description: This project will address long-standing congestion on OR 217 between Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and OR 99W due to too many closely spaced interchanges: 10 interchanges in just over seven miles! This is some of the shortest merging spacing in the region.
Traffic impacts: Nighttime single lane closures on OR 217 in both directions Sunday and Monday March 19-20.
Overnight closures of the right, westbound lane on Hall Boulevard overpass near Cascade Avenue Monday.The right turn lane on the Greenburg Road northbound off-ramp is closed for several months. Right turns permitted from the middle lane. Auxiliary lane closures on OR 217 south from Scholls Ferry Road to OR 99W.
Daytime shoulder closures on OR 217 and local roads near the highway ramps. On- and off-ramps temporarily narrowed. Pedestrian detours on the north side of Hall Boulevard near Cascade Avenue and the north side of the Denney Road overpass.
Project website: www.hwy217.org
Oregon 217 – Beaverton-Tigard Highway – Pipeline (Willamette Water Supply)
Project Description: The Willamette Water Supply Program is adding a seismically-resilient water supply for Tualatin Valley Water District, City of Hillsboro, and City of Beaverton water customers.
Traffic impacts: No traffic impacts on ODOT highways.
Project website: www.OurReliableWater.org/mpe
Various Highways – Portland metropolitan bridge screening and rail retrofit
Project Description: This project will improve safety on twelve bridges over ODOT highways in the Portland metro area by installing new fencing that will prevent fallen or thrown objects from hitting the highways below. We will also install new railings on four bridges to bring the bridges up to current safety standards. Bridges are in Portland, Hillsboro, Milwaukie, Boring, and Lake Oswego and Tigard.
Traffic impacts: Nighttime single lane closures on 102nd Avenue.
Project website: tinyurl.com/r1BridgeScreening
Tips for driving safely in work zones
An inattentive driver is the most common cause of work zone crashes. Drivers and their passengers — not workers — make up the majority of work zone fatalities. What you can do:
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SLOW DOWN!
- Pay attention
- Obey signs and flaggers
Know before you go! Call 511 or visit www.TripCheck.com to check routes, work zones and road and weather conditions before you head out.
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