Expect more bridge lifts for Hawthorne, Morrison Bridge inspections

There will be more bridge lifts next week on the Hawthorne and Morrison bridges for biennial inspections of the movable bridge equipment. 

Feb. 23-24

On Monday, Feb. 23 and Tuesday, Feb. 24, expect more bridge lifts on the Hawthorne Bridge for electrical and mechanical inspections. Lifts will last 15-20 minutes throughout the day. Expect traffic delays and use alternative routes. 

Feb. 25-26

On Wednesday, Feb. 25 and Thursday, Feb. 26, expect more bridge lifts on the Morrison Bridge for 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