Region 1: Portland metro area
August 19-26, 2023
Aug. 18, 2023
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There are three ways to learn about construction taking place the week of August 19-26, 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: No traffic impacts.
Project website: www.i5RoseQuarter.org
Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – I-5 Over 26th Avenue Improvements
Project description: Improves the I-5 bridge over SW 26th Avenue in Southwest Portland with a new structure and upgrades SW 26th Avenue with better lighting, bike lanes, and sidewalks.
Traffic impacts: SW 26th Avenue under I-5 is closed through spring 2024. Periodic shoulder closures on I-5.
Project website: bit.ly/swi-5repair
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.
Nighttime closures of Exit 7 to Halsey Street from I-84 east.
Project website: https://trimet.org/betterred/
Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – Paving and resurfacing I-205 to Marine Drive
Project Description: In 2023, we are repaving and resurfacing two sections of I-84: from Interstate 205 to 169th Avenue and from just east of 201st Avenue to Marine Drive (exit 17), repairing bridges and reconfiguring the northbound signal at NE 238th Drive with to dedicated left-turn lanes onto I-84 west.
Traffic impacts: Nighttime detours of I-84 east at I-205 overnight Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25-26. Follow signed detour using I-205 north.
Nighttime lane closures between I-205 and Marine Drive (Exit 17) Monday through Friday.
Lane closures allowed Sunday to Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Friday night from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday, Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
Project website: www.i84gorgeconstruction.org
Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – Landslide Repair
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.
Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – Toothrock Tunnel
Project Description: Paving between Multnomah Falls and Cascade Locks; repair the aging floor of the historic Toothrock Tunnel and several bridges.
Traffic impacts: Periodic shoulder closures.
Project website: www.i84gorgeconstruction.org
Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – Viento State Park to Mitchell Point Trail
Project Description: This 2-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: No traffic impacts.
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: OR 43 closed in both directions between Willamette Falls Drive and I-205 south until 5 a.m. Aug. 28.
Northbound I-205 Exit 8 to OR 43 closed during same time. Nighttime lane closures on I-205 north and south 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Speeds reduced. Nighttime closures of the OR 43 south on-ramp to I-205 north from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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
Interstate 205 – East Portland Freeway – Lombard Wayfinding Project
Project Description: The Portland Bureau of Transportation, in partnership with ODOT, will install new signs on I-205 to reflect new street names in the city of Portland’s Cully, Sumner and Parkrose neighborhoods. The new I-205 Exit 23B signs reflect the renaming of Northeast Portland Highway and Killingsworth Street to Northeast Lombard Street from 42nd Avenue to the 9900 block of Sandy Boulevard.
Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.
Project website: Columbia-Lombard Corridor Wayfinding Project
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 are underway through summer 2023. Road construction begins early 2024 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. 26 – Mt. Hood Highway – Paving Brightwood to Zigzag
Project Description: We are paving and completing multimodal safety improvements on U.S. 26 between the Brightwood and Zigzag areas in 2023.
Traffic impacts: Periodic nighttime single lane closures in both directions between the Salmon River and Lolo Pass Road 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday through Saturday.
Flaggers directing traffic periodically at night at Welches Road. Daytime shoulder closures. Periodic daytime lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on local roads.
Project website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=21599
U.S. 30 – NW St. Helens Road – NW Industrial Paving Project
Project description: We are making safety improvements for people walking, biking, rolling, driving and moving freight on U.S. 30 (NW St. Helens Road), between NW Bridge Avenue and NW Kittridge Avenue. We are repaving the roadway, replacing traffic signals, adjusting vehicle lane widths, building curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and improving conditions for people biking.
Traffic impacts: Daytime single lane closures in both directions.
Pedestrian detours at intersection corners between NW Bridge Avenue and NW Kittridge Avenue. Bicycle use roadway travel lanes.
Project website: bit.ly/NWIndustrialAreaRepavement
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: Center turn lane closed and Rand Road northbound closed at U.S. 30 through mid-week. Detour using 20th Street.
Left turns restricted at intersection through mid-week. Pedestrian detours.
Project website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20519
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: Pedestrian detours.
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 from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. in both directions on OR 8 and side streets. Daytime and nighttime shoulder closures.
Nighttime lane closures at OR 217, SW 110th, SW 117th, SW 192nd, SW Hall and SW Watson Avenues.
Project website: www.OR8construction.org
Oregon 99E – Pacific Highway East – 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 99W – Pacific Highway West – Paving: I-5 to McDonald Street
Project description: The project area begins where OR 99W crosses Interstate 5 near SW 64th Avenue. It continues along OR 99W south to SW McDonald Street in Tigard. It will create a fully connected sidewalk network in the corridor, smoother and safer road surface, increase bike lane connectivity, and reconstruct sidewalk curbs so they comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
Traffic impacts: OR 99W reduced to one lane each direction between Greenburg and Johnson for weekend from 10:30 p.m. Aug. 18 to 4:30 a.m. Aug. 21.
Periodic nighttime lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday from I-5 to McDonald.
Project website: tinyurl.com/OR99Wpaving
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: No traffic impacts.
Project website: www.R1ADA.org
Oregon 213 – Cascade Highway South – Roundabout at Toliver Road
Project Description: ODOT, in partnership with the City of Molalla, is improving safety at the intersection of OR 213 and Toliver Road in Molalla by constructing a roundabout. Utility work is anticipated in spring 2023 with roundabout construction in summer 2023.
Traffic impacts: The intersection of OR 213 and Toliver Road is closed to all traffic. The road is scheduled to reopen by Monday, Aug. 21, ahead of schedule.
Project website: www.ToliverRoundabout.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 Monday. Nighttime lane closures on Allen Boulevard.
Nighttime single lane closures on OR 217 in both directions Sunday and Monday Aug. 13-14. Nighttime lane closures on Allen Boulevard.
Ongoing closures: One westbound lane on the Hall Boulevard overpass is closed between Scholls Ferry Road and Cascade Avenue until Thanksgiving. The OR 217 southbound Denney Road off-ramp and on-ramp are closed until fall 2023. The left turn lane on the Greenburg Road northbound off-ramp is closed for several months. Left 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 overpasses, Hall Boulevard near Cascade and OR 217 south at OR 99W.
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: Nighttime lane closures on Hall Boulevard between Scholls Ferry and Oleson Road from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.
Turning restrictions at night. Flaggers periodically directing traffic. Pedestrian detours. Transit stop impacts.
Project website: www.OurReliableWater.org/mpe
Oregon 281 – Tucker Road – Orchard Road
Project Description: ODOT is designing safety improvements that include widening and reshaping the intersection of OR 281 (Tucker Road) and Orchard Road in Hood River County. Utility work is underway.
Traffic impacts: From 7 a.m. to 5:30 weekdays Aug. 21-24 OR 281 will be closed at Orchard Road. Follow signed detour.
Project website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=21537
Various Highways – Central ARTS
Project Description: The ARTS Program aims to reduce serious crashes at various intersections on state highway and on local roads. Intersections typically have high rates of crashes. The Central ARTS program improves safety at intersections and streets in the central Portland metro area. Improvement corridors include U.S. 30 Bypass, Powell Boulevard (U.S. 26), Foster Road, and Interstate 205.
Traffic impacts: Daytime single lane closures on westbound SE Powell Boulevard at SE 71st Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Daytime and nighttime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic at Foster Road and 92nd Avenue. Daytime lane closures at 99th Avenue and Washington Street. Pedestrian detours.
Project website: www.bit.ly/ARTSProgram
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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