TRAFFIC ALERT: Several Multnomah County roads are now open after they closed due to downed trees, power lines and icy conditions.
Buxton Road
Buxton Road between the Historic Columbia River Highway and S.E. 7th Street is now open. It closed earlier this week due to icy conditions.
Ogden Road
N.E. Ogden Road between N.E. Mershon Road and E. Woodard Road is now open. It closed earlier this week due to a downed power pole blocking the road.
Cochran Road
SE Cochran Rd. between N.E. Centurion Pl. and S. Troutdale Rd. is now open. It closed earlier this week due to icy conditions.
During this winter weather event, Multnomah County Transportation Road Maintenance has closed more than 20 County roads due to downed trees, power lines and ice. Some of those roads have closed and reopened multiple times. 14 County roads remain closed Sunday. The County largely serves rural roads and some arterials. The Road Maintenance team estimates 40-50 trees have blocked at least a portion of County roads. Road crews are continuing to work hard throughout the weekend to clear County roads.
Follow County road condition updates at: https://twitter.com/MultCoRoads.
Multnomah County maintains 269 miles of roads. For information, visit: https://www.multco.us/roads.