This Week In Roads

Find out what we're doing this week that might affect your travel or your local roads.

NOTE: Our road work schedule can change based on weather, emergencies, availability of staff and equipment, or other conditions. This list is updated weekly and may not reflect the latest changes. We list work performed by Multnomah County on county roads. Work performed by utilities or anyone else may not be listed here.


Week of July 27 - August 2

Construction

Cochran Bridge Repair

  • SE Cochran Road is closed between Paloma and Troutdale Road. It will remain closed for several months.
  • Traffic is detoured onto SE Stark St.
  • We are removing low-density cellular concrete (LDCC) from the bridge approaches and rebuilding the road, to stop high pH discharge into Beaver Creek.
  • Learn more about the Cochran Bridge Repair project.

257th Ave Safety Improvements Project

Maintenance

Summer Road Striping

Routine Maintenance

  • You’ll see us around our county roads this week doing routine maintenance, but we have nothing planned that will affect traffic or cause delays or closures.

Road Closures

Troutdale First Friday Art Walk

  • Part of Historic Columbia River Highway in downtown Troutdale will close for the First Friday Art Walk and the annual Cruise-In Car Show.
  • The road will close between Buxton and Kibling, from 2pm on Friday 8/1 through 4pm on Saturday 8/4.
  • Flaggers will direct traffic.

PWB Bull Run Filtration Project

Several of our roads may be affected by work on Portland Water Bureau's Bull Run Filtration Project.


Week of July 20-26

Construction

Cochran Bridge Repair

  • SE Cochran Road is closed between Paloma and Troutdale Road. It will remain closed for several months.
  • Traffic is detoured onto SE Stark St.
  • We are removing low-density cellular concrete (LDCC) from the bridge approaches and rebuilding the road, to stop high pH discharge into Beaver Creek.
  • Learn more about the Cochran Bridge Repair project.

257th Ave Safety Improvements Project

  • Crews have finished paving the southbound direction. They are now working on curb ramps, sidewalks and lighting upgrades. They are expected to begin work near Sturges and work their way south on 257th. Work will be done on weekdays from 7am to 5pm.
  • Expect one northbound lane closure and lane shifts for work on the east sidewalk of 257th.
  • Please be careful and follow traffic control. Plan ahead and use alternate routes.
  • Learn more about the 257th Avenue Corridor Safety Improvements project.
  • News Release (7/9/25): Northbound lane closures begin next week on S.W. 257th Avenue

Maintenance

Summer Road Striping

Routine Maintenance

  • You’ll see us around our county roads this week doing routine maintenance, but we have nothing planned that will affect traffic or cause delays or closures.

PWB Bull Run Filtration Project

Several of our roads may be affected by work on Portland Water Bureau's Bull Run Filtration Project.

 

 

Last reviewed July 25, 2025