Hawthorne Bridge Paving and Repair

  • Schedule: Construction spring through fall 2024
  • Estimated Cost: $9.5 million
  • Funding Source: Federal and local funds

Project Description

In 2024, a contractor will repave and make other repairs to the Hawthorne Bridge. Construction crews will repair deteriorated deck concrete and place a new deck surface, as well as replace deck joints for both the east and west sides of the bridge.

Traffic Impacts

  • Weekend closure: The bridge will be fully closed to all traffic from 6am, Saturday, August 17 until 6pm, Sunday, August 18. The work depends on weather. If it has to be postponed, it will be rescheduled for the following weekend.
  • Lane closures: All eastbound lanes will be closed to traffic, including bicyclists, from 7pm to 11am Monday through Friday until about August 30. The south sidewalk will remain closed at all times. The north sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. Trucks should use the Ross Island Bridge.
  • Pedestrian detours: The south sidewalk will be closed until about August 30. Pedestrians will be detoured to the north sidewalk.
  • Bike detours: Until about August 30, during closure hours, westbound cyclists will be detoured to the Morrison Bridge. Bikes trying to use the Eastbank Esplanade ramp should use SE Clay St. and SE 7th Ave.

There may be short periods when full closures to cars, trucks and bicycles are needed for the safety of the public and construction crews. 

The eastbound bus stop on SE Hawthorne Blvd will remain closed until the project is complete. The westbound stop on SE Madison will remain open when the road is open to cars and trucks. Detours and alternative bus stop locations will be provided as needed.

Pedestrian access will remain open throughout the project, but may be directed around work zones. Bicycles may be detoured during full closures.

To ensure travelers are informed about construction impacts on the bridge, Multnomah County will provide regular updates on lane closures and detours.

Schedule

Construction is scheduled for spring until fall of 2024.

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