Building a Better 82nd: March 27, 2025

City of Portland, Oregon sent this bulletin at 03/27/2025 09:47 AM PDT

Building a Better 82nd

March 27, 2025

SE 82nd Avenue looking south toward SE Ash Street. The intersection features a new enhanced pedestrian crossing with flashing beacons, high-visibility crosswalks, a median island and trees, and upgraded ADA corner ramps. This month, PBOT activated the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at this intersection and at the intersection of NE 82nd Avenue and Beech Street. Later this spring, contractors with PBOT will install permanent striping.

Construction updates

Overview: March 31 – April 11

In the next two weeks, PBOT will have several active work zones along NE/SE 82nd Avenue and adjacent streets with lane closures and detours of side streets. Please travel safely around work zones and pay attention to all flaggers, detour signs, and traffic control devices.

Details and traffic impacts:

NE Fremont – Signal foundation work at Fremont corners will require lane closures. Pedestrian routing will be in place around work zones.
NE Russell to Thompson – Underground sump installation on 82nd Avenue will require lane closures.
NE Tillamook – Underground sump installation will require the signal to be shut down and the intersection flagged. Tillamook east of 82nd Avenue will be closed Tuesday, April 1, and traffic will be detoured.
NE Hancock – Underground sump installation on 82nd Avenue will require lane closures.
SE Mill Street – Sidewalk construction on the north side of Mill Street will require a lane closure.
SE Harrison to Division – Inlet installations, sidewalk repair work, and trench resurfacing will require lane closures. Pedestrian routing will be in place on 82nd around work zones. Businesses will be open and accessible during construction.
SE 85th between Woodward Court and Brooklyn - Contractors will begin construction on an alterative driveway to create access to the east side of Fubonn Shopping Center from 85th Avenue.
SE Raymond – Underground sump install will require a side street closure on SE Raymond through April 2. Vehicle traffic will be detoured.
SE Mitchell to Foster – Underground sump installations will require lane closures on 82nd Avenue and a side street closure on Insley Street east of 82nd Avenue.

In addition to the above worksites, sump testing will take place at various locations with brief lane closures.

Learn more about 82nd Avenue construction

Upcoming Tree and Landscaping Removals

Heads up! In March, contractors with PBOT began removing some street trees and landscaping in the public right-of-way along NE/SE 82nd Avenue. This work continues in the coming weeks. The trees and landscaping that will be removed are either in conflict with upcoming improvements and/or are unlikely to survive construction impacts.

PBOT will plant trees along new areas of sidewalk and in median islands. A total of 175 trees will be planted as a part of the project. Tree planting is done near the end of project construction, typically in the fall or winter, during the rainy season. We estimate that the 175 new trees on 82nd Avenue will be planted in the fall of 2026. Once the trees are planted, they will be maintained by contractors with PBOT on a regular schedule for a duration of five years, to ensure they are well established and able to thrive.

Some of the types of trees that will be planted include:

Planetree ‘Morton Circle’
Oaks (e.g., Oregon White Oak, Silverleaf Oak, Canyon Live Oak, Cork Oak)
Heritage River Birch
Incense Cedar
Ginkgo 'The President', Ginkgo ‘Magyar’
Willamette Valley Ponderosa Pine

PBOT and partners at Urban Forestry selected a variety of trees that are resilient and drought tolerant, native to either the Pacific Northwest or Asia, and will grow to form a large canopy.

The work is a part of PBOT’s 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance project, and the work is taking place along NE/SE 82nd Avenue from Fremont to Tillamook streets and SE Mill Street to Foster Road.

82nd Avenue is open for business
during construction!

82nd Avenue is home to hundreds of locally-owned and culturally diverse businesses. We invite you to show 82nd Avenue businesses some love during and after construction.

Available grants

Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) Community Grants

The Community Grants 2025 application period is now open! This fourth round of funding is strictly allocated for community-led projects and will distribute up to $67 million in grants. Apply through May 27, 2025.

Learn more and apply

Mini-Grants for non-profit organizations available

With Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) mini grants, organizations can apply for up to $5,000 for activities that align with goals of addressing climate change and advancing racial and social justice.

Learn more and apply

Upcoming events and meetings

Wednesday, April 23 | 82nd Avenue Transit Project Open House | Details to come!

Saturday, April 26 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade

Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | PBOT tabling at New Year in the Park | Glenhaven Park (7900 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97213)

Related efforts

82nd Avenue Transit Project

The 82nd Avenue Transit Project will bring high-capacity FX–Frequent Express bus service along SE 82nd Avenue, between Clackamas Town Center and the Cully neighborhood.

Learn more about the 82nd Avenue Transit Project

82nd Avenue Community Coalition

Throughout the public engagement process, PBOT will be working alongside the 82nd Avenue Coalition. Convened by Oregon Walks, Verde, APANO, and Unite Oregon, this coalition is made up of people and organizations that live, work, and play along 82nd Avenue.

Learn more and join the coalition

For more information

Visit the Building a Better 82nd program webpage

If you have a question or concerns, contact the project team using the email or phone number below.

82nd Avenue Project Team
503-865-8282
82ndavenue@portlandoregon.gov

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