Region 1: Portland metro area
Sept. 12-19, 2026
9/11/2026
Ways to learn about construction taking place:
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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 may 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 may occur for maintenance or other permitted activities.
Maintenance and Permitted Work
There may be impacts throughout the region due to maintenance or permitted activities.
Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project
Project Description: We are improving safety and congestion where I-5, I-84 and I-405 converge and reconnecting the Albina neighborhood by constructing a highway cover over a portion of I-5.
From summer 2025 through late 2026, we are constructing new stormwater facilities, repairing the concrete deck in a section of I-5, completing a seismic retrofit, beginning work to extend an existing merging lane on SB I-5, and constructing a new sign structure.
Traffic Impacts: Full closure of I-5 southbound.
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24/7 closure of I-5 southbound between Exit 302A to Broadway and the I-84 westbound on-ramp to I-5 southbound starting September 11 and continuing for up to five weeks. One lane of I-5 southbound will be open between the junction at I-405 and the Broadway exit for local and event center access. Closure will begin at approximately 10 p.m. on September 11 – some ramps and lanes may begin closing as early as 9 p.m. The primary detour routes are I-205 and I-405.
- Overnight right lane closures of I-5 northbound between Exit 302C to Greeley Ave and the I-405 on-ramp on Sept 14-18 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night for pipe and manhole work on I-5.
Website: https://i5rosequarter.org/current-construction-travel-impacts/
Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – McCord Creek Bridge
Project Description: We are replacing the aging bridge that carries I-84 east over McCord Creek near Warrendale in 2025-2026. Replacing the bridge will eliminate a dip in the roadway and increase safety, earthquake resilience, and the lifespan of the highway.
Traffic impacts: Travelers can expect all travel lanes open eastbound and westbound on I-84 at McCord Creek Bridge.
Project website: www.i84gorgeconstruction.org
Interstate 84 – (Multi-Use Path) Jordan Road Tunnel - Sandy River
Project Description: We are building a new multi-use path parallel to Jordan Road (near I-84 at Exit 18) from the pedestrian tunnel under I-84 to the Sandy River Delta, increasing safer connections for people who walk, bike or roll.
Traffic impacts: Daytime periodic lane closures on Jordan Road, with flaggers directing traffic.
Project website: www.i84gorgeconstruction.org
Interstate 84 - I-5 to Hood River All Roads Transportation Safety (ARTS) Project
Project Description: We’re improving safety and visibility at multiple I-84 interchange ramps between downtown Portland and Hood River by installing new lights, upgrading traffic signal heads, trimming overgrown vegetation and upgrading existing signs through fall 2026.
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures on I-84 ramps at SE Grand Ave. and Halsey St. in Portland.
Project website: www.i84gorgeconstruction.org
Interstate 84 – Historic Highway State Trail – Moffett Creek
Project Description: We are performing field work to conduct geotechnical drilling at several locations off I-84 on the Historic Highway State Trail near Moffett Creek for engineers to gather soil samples and study an ancient landslide area.
Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.
Interstate 205 - East Portland Freeway – Columbia River - 82nd
Project Description: ODOT is improving safety at 23 locations along I-205 between the Columbia River and SE 82nd Drive improving signals, lighting, striping and updating signs.
Traffic Impacts: No work scheduled.
Website: tinyurl.com/I205ARTS
Interstate 205 – East Portland Freeway – Improvements Project Phase 1A Abernethy Bridge
Project Description: The I-205 Improvements Project is upgrading the Abernethy Bridge — a critical link on I-205 connecting West Linn and Oregon City — to withstand a major earthquake. We are also realigning I-205 interchanges at OR 43 and OR 99E, making safety improvements for people biking, walking and rolling and building a new sound wall in Oregon City.
Traffic Impacts: Closure of OR 43, and lane and ramp closures in Oregon City and West Linn.
OR 43 Full Closure - Wednesday through Thursday from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am.
Nighttime lane closures
- I-205 Northbound lane(s) Monday through Thursday from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am and Friday from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.
- I-205 Southbound lane(s) Monday through Thursday from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am and Friday from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.
- OR43 Southbound and Northbound Tuesday from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.
- OR43 Northbound Friday from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am.
Nighttime ramp closure
- OR43 to I-205 Northbound On Ramp Wednesday through Thursday from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am.
- I-205 Southbound to OR43 (Exit 8) Off Ramp Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am.
- I-205 Southbound to OR99E (Exit 9) Off Ramp Tuesday from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am and Friday from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.
- OR99E On-ramp to I-205 Southbound Wednesday from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am.
Daytime Flagging
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. Road construction began in spring 2025 and is planned for five year.
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, shoulder closures and up to 20-minute traffic holds 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekdays. Temporary sidewalk closures with accessible pedestrian detours.
- Closure of SE 154th at Powell through mid-September
Possible nighttime work with closures. Travelers can expect congestion during construction. Alternate routes are available. Flaggers may be directing traffic.
Project website: www.OuterPowellSafetyProject.org
U.S. 30 BY – NE 42nd Avenue Bridge Replacement
Project Description: Closures are required for PBOT's NE 42nd Avenue Bridge Replacement, which will make a seismically safe crossing for an emergency route and provide better access for freight, pedestrians, and people biking on the bridge and NE Lombard Street below the span.
Traffic Impacts: NE Lombard Street reduced to one lane in each direction for the duration of the bridge construction.
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: No traffic impacts.
Project website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=37899
OR 8 – TV Highway – Pedestrian improvement project in Hillsboro and Forest Grove
Project Description: This safety improvement project in three locations on OR 8 in Hillsboro and Forest Grove includes new sidewalks, an enhanced pedestrian crosswalk, new lighting and upgraded traffic signals.
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures on OR 8/SW Baseline Street in Hillsboro between SW Dennis Avenue and SW Main Street. Closure of Main Street northbound between Oak and Baseline.
Project website: OR8construction.org
OR 127 Cornelius Pass – Cornelius Pass Hwy & U.S. 30 ITS Improvement
Project Description: The Cornelius Pass Hwy & U.S. 30 ITS Improvements Project focuses on making Cornelius Pass Highway (Highway 127), between U.S. 26 and U.S. 30, safer and more efficient for travelers. The project includes upgrades to lighting, signal equipment, and signage, as well as new intelligent transportation system (ITS) devices such as traffic cameras, variable message signs, and an activated intersection warning system, bringing it up to the latest Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) standards.
Traffic impacts: No traffic impacts.
Project website: tinyurl.com/CorneliusPassUS30
OR 127 – Cornelius Pass Road – Rock Creek Bridge Replacement
Project Description: In partnership with Washington County, we are replacing the bridge over Rock Creek on Cornelius Pass Road, north of Germantown Road
Traffic Impacts: Cornelius Pass Road is currently closed at the Rock Creek Bridge between Old Cornelius Pass Road and Kaiser Road through September 29. A signed detour is in place.
Project website: https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/lut/projects/cornelius-pass-road-bridge-rock-creek
OR 141 – Hall Boulevard - SW Fanno Creek Trail and SW Omara Street Pedestrian Improvements Project
Project Description: We’re improving safety for people walking, biking or rolling by installing a new pedestrian-activated crossing, known as a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon, on Hall Boulevard (OR 141) at SW Omara Street and upgrading the existing signalized crosswalk at SW Fanno Creek Trail
Traffic Impacts: Shoulder closures with traffic pattern changes Monday – Friday between the hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Project website: tinyurl.com/HallatFannoCreekTrailandOmara
OR 213 – SE 82nd Avenue – Paving and Safety Improvements Project
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: Periodic daytime and nighttime single lane closures on SE 82 Ave. (OR 213) between SE Foster Rd. and SE Lindy St.
Project website: tinyurl.com/82ndAveFosterToThompson
Various Highways – ADA curb ramp construction (Phase 1, 2, 3, 6, Sandy/Molalla)
Project Description: We are bringing over 1,100 sidewalk curb ramps into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards on various highways in Region 1.
Traffic impacts: Lane closures for ADA curb ramp work.
Locations:
- OR 99W at SW Edy Rd./SW Sherwood Blvd. in Portland, and at SW Spring Garden St. in Sherwood.
- S. 26 at Industrial Way, Ruben Ln., Bluff Rd., Strauss Ave., Alt Ave., OR 211 in Sandy, and at Hoffman Ave., Wolf Dr. in Decent.
- S. 26 at Cornelius Pass Rd.
- SE Powell Blvd between SE 21 Ave. and 70 Ave. in SE Portland.
- OR 10 at SW Maple Ave., SW 110 Ave.
Project website: r1ada.org
Various Highways – Region 1 - Portland Metro & Surrounding Area Operations Upgrades Project
Project Description: This project improves system operations in the region by replacing and upgrading equipment that is beyond its service life.
Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=22867
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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