Region 1: Portland metro area
Oct. 31 - Nov. 7, 2026
10/30/2026
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: Lane closures on I-5.
- Overnight right lane closures of I-5 southbound between Moda Center and Morrison Bridge between 11/2-11/6 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night for replacement of bridge railing. Closures are weather dependent.
- Overnight closures of I-5 SB Exit 301 to I-84 on 11/3, 11/4, and 11/5 from each night for replacement of bridge railing. Detours required – follow signed detour routes.
- Overnight right lane closures of I-5 northbound between the Greeley Ave exit and I-405 on-ramp on 11/5 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night for manhole work in the I-5 shoulder.
- Local street closures on NE Lloyd Blvd and NE Oregon St.
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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 nighttime lane closures eastbound and westbound on I-84 at McCord Creek Bridge.
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: No traffic impacts.
Project website: www.i84gorgeconstruction.org
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: OR 43 closure with lane and ramp closures in Oregon City and West Linn.
Closure
- OR 43 southbound closure Monday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Detour will be in place directing drivers onto I-205 south to the next exit and back to OR 43 via I-205 north.
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 and Saturday from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am.
Nighttime Ramp Closures
- I-205 Southbound to OR43 Off Ramp Monday through Friday from 7:00 pm to 5:00 am.
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.
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 – ADA curb ramp construction
Project Description: We are bringing approximately 260 sidewalk curb ramps into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards on U.S. 30 Bypass between N. Ivanhoe Street and NE 162nd Avenue in Portland.
Traffic Impacts: Expect right lane closures on U.S. 30 BY from NE Columbia Pkwy to NE 109 Ave.
Website: R1ADA.org
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.
Project website: OR8construction.org
OR 99E – Pedestrian Crossing at Glenn Echo Ave.
Project Description: We are installing a new crossing on OR 99E south of Glen Echo Avenue in Gladstone to improve safety.
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures on OR 99E in Gladstone.
Project website: Oregon Department of Transportation : Project-Details : Projects : State of Oregon
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: Lane closures at each work site this week on US30.
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: Travelers on Cornelius Pass Road can expect flagging with traffic holds at the Rock Creek Bridge between Old Cornelius Pass Road and Kaiser Road.
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 – Willamette River Stormwater Improvements Project
Project Description: This project improves water quality by building stormwater treatment facilities to clean runoff from the Fremont Bridge (I-405), St Johns Bridge (U.S. 30 Bypass) and U.S. 30 in NW Portland.
Traffic Impacts: No impacts.
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=22552
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:
- SE Powell Blvd between SE 66 Ave. and 90 Ave. in SE Portland.
- OR 99E at SE Insley and Reynolds Streets.
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: Anticipate nighttime lane closures on the I-5 and I-205/OR217.
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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