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 November 9-15

Regular maintenance may involve minor traffic delays, with single lane closures or full road closures when needed. We will give advance notice of closures when possible, by news release and web updates.

Construction

Curb Ramp Improvements: S Buxton Road 

  • We are replacing curb ramps around urban East Multnomah County to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • We are now upgrading or installing new ramps on S Buxton Road at 2nd, 3rd and 4th Streets.
  • Work will be scheduled to minimize impact on Troutdale Elementary School.
  • Most ramps will close for 1-2 weeks during the work. Signs and barriers will direct pedestrians to detours. Expect single lane closures and minor delays around work areas. Flaggers may direct traffic at times.
  • Learn more about Curb Ramp Improvements 2026.

Gordon Creek Road Slide Repair

  • One lane of SE Gordon Creek Road is closed between Rickert and Trout Creek Roads, where we are repairing the road after a landslide.
  • A temporary signal is directing traffic through the lane closure, and the speed limit in the work zone is reduced to 25mph. 
  • Flaggers may be present to provide additional traffic control for construction equipment. Please be prepared to stop and follow all signals.
  • Learn more about Gordon Creek Road Slide Repair.

Reeder Road Culvert Replacement

  • We are installing a culvert under NW Reeder Road where it crosses Dairy Creek.
  • Paving is anticipated starting Mon 11/10, weather dependent. One lane will remain open during construction with flaggers.
  • We have installed temporary stop signs for the duration of the work. Flaggers will direct traffic at times. 
  • Learn more about the Reeder Road Culvert Replacement project.

223rd Ave Safe Routes to School

  • We are making improvements to NE 223rd Ave from Halsey to Fairview Elementary as part of the Safe Routes to School program. Work includes bike lanes, sidewalks and curb ramps, drainage, street lighting and paving.
  • Flaggers will continue to direct traffic through single lane closures during work hours. Expect minor delays.
  • Learn more about the 223rd Safe Routes to School project.

Maintenance

Winter Weather

Please keep our road crews safe! Slow down for workers and machinery, and obey flaggers and other traffic controls. 

  • Larch Mountain Rd: Ditch and drainage maintenance. Single lane closures with flaggers.
  • Palatine Hill: Ditch and drainage maintenance. Single lane closures with flaggers
  • Moreland Rd: Ditch and drainage maintenance. Single lane closures with flaggers.
  • East County Cities: Sweeping. Slow moving operations, be cautious.
     

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 November 2-8

Regular maintenance may involve minor traffic delays, with single lane closures or full road closures when needed. We will give advance notice of closures when possible, by news release and web updates.

Construction

Curb Ramp Improvements: S Buxton Road 

  • We are replacing curb ramps around urban East Multnomah County to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • We are now upgrading or installing new ramps on S Buxton Road at 2nd, 3rd and 4th Streets.
  • Work will be scheduled to minimize impact on Troutdale Elementary School.
  • Most ramps will close for 1-2 weeks during the work. Signs and barriers will direct pedestrians to detours. Expect single lane closures and minor delays around work areas. Flaggers may direct traffic at times.
  • Learn more about Curb Ramp Improvements 2026.

Gordon Creek Road Slide Repair

  • One lane of SE Gordon Creek Road is closed between Rickert and Trout Creek Roads, where we are repairing the road after a landslide.
  • A temporary signal is directing traffic through the lane closure, and the speed limit in the work zone is reduced to 25mph. 
  • Flaggers may be present to provide additional traffic control for construction equipment. Please be prepared to stop and follow all signals.
  • Learn more about Gordon Creek Road Slide Repair.

Reeder Road Culvert Replacement

  • We are installing a culvert under NW Reeder Road where it crosses Dairy Creek.
  • Reeder Road remains open during construction with traffic using a one-lane detour road around the work area.
  • We have installed temporary stop signs for the duration of the work. Flaggers will direct traffic at times. 
  • Learn more about the Reeder Road Culvert Replacement project.

223rd Ave Safe Routes to School

  • We are making improvements to NE 223rd Ave from Halsey to Fairview Elementary as part of the Safe Routes to School program. Work includes bike lanes, sidewalks and curb ramps, drainage, street lighting and paving.
  • Flaggers will continue to direct traffic through single lane closures during work hours. Expect minor delays.
  • Learn more about the 223rd Safe Routes to School project.

Maintenance

Please keep our road crews safe! Slow down for workers and machinery, and obey flaggers and other traffic controls. 

  • Election Support: We will be supporting Multnomah County Elections this week by providing traffic control at all drive-up ballot box locations. 
     

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 October 30, 2026