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

• North sidewalk closure: The north sidewalk will close at 5pm on Friday, July 5 and remain closed until Friday, August 30. Pedestrians will be detoured to the south sidewalk.
• Lane closures: One westbound lane will close to all cars and trucks at 6am on Monday, July 8 and remain closed through the end of August. Cyclists will ride alongside the construction zone with a protected barricade during this closure. There will be a short detour for cyclists once they get to the west side of the bridge. The eastbound center lane will also close during this work
• MLK off-ramp closure: The off-ramp to Martin Luther King Jr Blvd is closed to all traffic, and will re-open by 5pm on July 8. Traffic is detoured to SE 7th Avenue.
• South sidewalk closure: The south sidewalk is closed, and will re-open by 5pm on July 5. Pedestrians will be detoured to the north sidewalk, and cyclists will ride in a protected barricade along the construction zone.

Most work will be at night or during off-peak hours. There will be one-way closures during these times. The bridge will remain open with lane restrictions at other times. 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.