Expect more bridge lifts for Broadway, Burnside Bridge inspections

There will be more bridge lifts this week on the Broadway and Burnside bridges for annual inspections. 

Jan. 5-6

On Monday, Jan. 5 and Tuesday, Jan. 6 expect more bridge lifts on the Broadway Bridge for annual electrical and mechanical inspections. Lifts will last 15-20 minutes after 3:30 p.m. Expect traffic delays and use alternative routes. 

Jan. 7-8

On Wednesday, Jan. 7 and Thursday, Jan. 8 expect more bridge lifts on the Burnside Bridge for annual electrical and mechanical inspections. Lifts will last 15-20 minutes throughout the day. Expect traffic delays and use alternative routes. 

There will be no bridge closures for these inspections. 

Multnomah County maintains five Willamette River bridges: the Sellwood, Hawthorne, Morrison, Burnside and Broadway Bridges as well as the Wapato Bridge over the Multnomah Channel. For information, visit: https://www.multco.us/bridges