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Thank you for your continued patience while we restore and improve areas along the Historic Columbia River Highway. Travelers should plan ahead, especially on weekends when traffic volumes increase. This email includes the following updates:
- Historic Columbia River Highway (U.S. 30) reopens ahead of schedule west of Multnomah Falls.
- Bridal Veil Bridge repairs are completed.
- McCord Creek Bridge replacement work continues on I-84 east.
- Sidewalk curb ramp upgrades continue in Hood River.
Read below for more information and plan ahead by visiting TripCheck.com for real-time traffic impacts. Schedules are subject to change and weather dependent.
Historic Columbia River Highway reopens ahead of schedule west of Multnomah Falls
 The viaduct west of Multnomah Falls Lodge has reopened to vehicles and bicyclists.
A section of the Historic Columbia River Highway (U.S. 30) between Wahkeena Falls and Multnomah Falls, originally scheduled to reopen Memorial Day 2025, reopened early on May 16. The closure allowed crews to restore the west viaduct, an elevated roadway registered as a National Historic Landmark. This restoration ensures the viaduct’s preservation and allows it to continue carrying traffic near Multnomah Falls.
Crews finished patching the original decorative concrete, reinforced the structure and poured a new road surface.
Over the summer, travelers accessing the west viaduct on the Historic Columbia River Highway can expect:
- Periodic single lane closures with flaggers directing traffic.
- One lane of traffic will remain open to vehicles and bicyclists. The viaduct remains closed to pedestrians.
These lane closures allow crews to continue cleaning up the site and complete finishing touches on the railings.
Starting in Fall 2025, the viaduct east of Multnomah falls will close to all traffic through Spring 2026 to complete similar repairs and restoration. While crews prepare the east viaduct for the work happening during the closure, travelers near Multnomah Falls can expect:
- Periodic single lane closures with flaggers directing traffic.
How to access Multnomah Falls and the Wahkeena Falls Trailhead
- Visitors to the waterfall corridor, Multnomah Falls Lodge, and nearby trails can now access these sites from the Historic Columbia River Highway (U.S. 30) west of Multnomah Falls Lodge.
- A Timed Use Permit will be required for visitors using the I-84 (Exit 31) Multnomah Falls parking lot between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from May 23 through Sept. 1, 2025. Information about the permits is available at https://www.recreation.gov/.
- Visitors are encouraged to take transit to avoid parking delays. The Gorge has multiple public and private bus options to reach areas like Multnomah Falls. Visit RideCatBus.org or ReadySetGOrge.com to find more information about routes, schedules and tickets.
- Drivers to Multnomah Falls may park in the lot at Exit 31 from I-84 or the smaller parking area on the Historic Columbia River Highway (U.S. 30). Real-time traffic impacts and cameras showing parking availability at the Exit 31 lot are available at TripCheck.com.
- Drivers may also reach the Wahkeena Falls Trailhead from both directions on the Historic Columbia River Highway (U.S. 30). All 29 parking stalls are available at the trailhead.
Learn more about the viaduct repairs by watching this video.
Bridal Veil bridge repairs are complete
 The Bridal Veil bridge before and after construction wrapped up in May 2025.
Repair and restoration work to the Bridal Veil Bridge are complete. We repaired the damaged areas along the concrete railings, cleaned and patched exposed rebar underneath the bridge and applied a finishing coating to protect it against corrosion.
The layer of coating applied to the bridge railings and columns help blend the appearance of new and old concrete. The bridge will be allowed to age naturally, providing the natural Gorge aesthetic people know and love.
Work included:
- Repairing 64 square yards of concrete.
- Washing 1,100 square yards of existing concrete.
- Injecting and sealing 200 linear feet of cracks in the concrete.
Thank you for your patience while we restored the historic bridge!
McCord Creek Bridge replacement work continues on I-84 east
 Crews continue preparing the work site under the McCord Creek bridge.
Construction to replace the aging bridge that carries eastbound I-84 over McCord Creek continues near Warrendale. Replacing the bridge will eliminate a dip in the roadway and increase safety, earthquake resilience and the lifespan of the highway.
Crews have been preparing the work site under the bridge without impacting traffic on I-84.
Over the summer, travelers on I-84 can expect:
- Periodic nighttime single lane closures on I-84 through fall 2025.
- Shoulder closures around-the-clock.
Starting in Spring 2026, expect the following impacts to I-84 and the Historic Highway State Trail:
- I-84 reduced to one lane in each direction over McCord Creek while eastbound traffic will share the westbound bridge.
- I-84 closed at McCord Creek bridge for several days with a traffic detour using U.S. 26. Detour information will be shared in advance of the closure.
- A two-month closure of the Historic Highway State Trail. To avoid construction, shuttle service will provide transport to trail users between John B. Yeon and Toothrock Trailheads.
We will share more information in advance of these traffic impacts. Visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1 for traffic alerts. You can also sign up for our Region 1 newsletter to stay up to date.
Sidewalk curb ramp upgrades continue in Hood River
Construction continues to make sidewalk curb ramps safer on U.S. 30 (Oak Street and Cascade Avenue) in Hood River by bringing them up to the current standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), improving access for all sidewalk users. Work is taking place on Oak/Cascade from Mt. Adams Avenue to East 2nd Street. This is the current status of the work:
Downtown core of the project (1st Street to 6th Street)
- The ADA curb ramps on the NE corner of Oak Street and 3rd Street are the final ramps under construction in the downtown core. Pedestrian detours are in place while work is happening.
- Remaining work downtown includes striping, sign installation, minor paving and concrete corrective work. Expect short-term lane closures during this work.
- The new estimate for work completion in this section is early June.
West end of the project (7th Street to Mt. Adams Avenue)
- Work is ongoing in this section including upgrading the remaining ADA ramps, striping and sign installation.
- The 24/7 lane closure at Oak Street and 13th Street will continue into early June.
- The remaining work in this section is expected to finish in July.
Crews pour new concrete at an upgraded sidewalk curb ramp in downtown Hood River.
Travelers in Hood River can expect:
- Lane closures on U.S. 30 and side streets, and temporary closures of parking spots and sidewalks with pedestrian detours.
More information on work scheduled in the coming months and beyond is available on our project website. Stay tuned for more email updates!
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