Region 1: Portland metro area
Nov. 18-25, 2023
Nov. 17, 2023
23-46
There are three ways to learn about construction taking place the week of Nov. 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.
Traffic impacts will be minimized from noon Wed., Nov. 22 through Sun., Nov. 26 for the holiday.
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 lane and 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: Nighttime lane closures in both directions of I-84. Nighttime closures of Exit 7 to Halsey Street from I-84 east.
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 – 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 closures of the I-84 east off-ramp to 122nd. Daytime lane closures on NE 238th Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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 – 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: Lane closures with flaggers directing traffic on Main Street in Oregon City weekdays.
Single lane closures on Clackamette Drive, Willamette Falls Drive and OR 43 north. 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 are underway through summer 2023. Road construction begins in the first quarter of 2024 and will last five years.
Traffic impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, shoulder closures and up to 20-minute traffic holds Monday through Wednesday.
Lane closures 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 Tuesday.
Periodic daytime lane and shoulder closures. Periodic daytime lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the week 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: Periodic daytime lane closures. Pedestrian detours. 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: Flaggers directing traffic 7-11 a.m. Monday.
Periodic closures of Northbound and southbound right turn lanes on Rand Road at Cascade Avenue. 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
U.S. 30 BY – North Lombard Street – sidewalk curb ramps
Project Description: This project rebuilds sidewalk curb ramps along Lombard Street in Portland between N. Omaha Avenue and N. Greenwich Avenue to meet ADA accessibility standards.
Traffic Impacts: Around-the-clock lane closure on eastbound Lombard between Omaha and Greenwich Avenues through Wednesday. Pedestrian detours. Shoulder closures.
Project website: www.R1ADA.org
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: No traffic impacts.
Project website: www.OR8construction.org
Oregon 8 – Tualatin-Valley Highway – new crosswalk and RRFB
Project Description: This project builds a new crosswalk on OR 8 at East Lane in Cornelius. Also included is a pedestrian activated beacon (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon), constructing new sidewalk, new lighting, upgraded sidewalk curb ramps to meet ADA requirements, new high visibility striping, a center pedestrian island and advanced flashing signs.
Traffic Impacts: Single lane closures on westbound OR 8 Monday through Wednesday.
Project website: tinyurl.com/CorneliusRRFB
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: Around-the-clock single lane closures in both directions. Left turn restrictions.
Flaggers directing traffic at the intersection of SW Berg Parkway from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20-21.
Project website: Bit.ly/canbypaving
Oregon 99E – McLoughlin Boulevard – ADA Ramps
Project Description: This project will construct two ADA curb ramps on the SE corner of OR 99E and Jennings Ave, install a bike detector loop, and extend the crosswalk stripes.
Traffic impacts: No traffic impacts.
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: Periodic nighttime lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Tuesday from I-5 to McDonald.
Project website: tinyurl.com/OR99Wpaving
Oregon 99W – Barbur Boulevard – bridge maintenance
Project Description: This project installs steel plates underneath two bridge decks to repair defects in the timber girders. The bridges are on Barbur Boulevard in SW Portland between Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and Brier Place.
Traffic Impacts: Daytime single lane closures on OR 99W south Monday through Wednesday. No lane closures between 3-6 p.m. weekdays.
Project website: www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=VERNEW
Oregon 213 – SE 82nd Avenue – Paving and Safety Improvements
Project Description: We are repaving and making safety improvements on SE 82nd Avenue from SE Foster Road to SE Thompson Road. We will repave SE 82nd Avenue in both directions between SE Foster Road and SE Lindy Street. Pedestrian safety improvements from SE Foster to SE Thompson Road include four new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), upgrades to curb ramps that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and adding new sidewalks between SE Clatsop Street and SE Cornwell Street.
Traffic impacts: Daytime and nighttime single lane closures between Foster Road and Lindy Street.
Project website: tinyurl.com/82ndAveFosterToThompson
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: Daytime shoulder closures along Toliver Road and OR 213.
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 lane closures on OR 217 north between Hall Boulevard in Beaverton and Denney Road Sunday.
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 on-ramp is closed. One westbound lane is closed on the Allen Boulevard overpass and the Denney Road overpass. 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 and from OR 99W to 72nd Avenue.
Expect shoulder closures on OR 217, various on- and off-ramps, and on local roads near the highway ramps. Various on- and off-ramps temporarily narrowed. Pedestrian detours on the Denny Road overpass, Hall Boulevard overpass in Beaverton, and at the end of the OR 99W southbound off-ramp.
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.
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: No traffic impacts.
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 and nighttime single lane closures on Powell Boulevard at 71st Avenue, Woodstock at 92nd Avenue, and Foster Road at 92nd Avenue.
Daytime lane closures at Washington and 99th Avenue. 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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