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 March 2-8

Stark Street Bridge Repair

  • The Stark Street Bridge is closed due to a collapsed retaining wall on the northwest approach. Weather permitting, the bridge is expected to reopen to traffic late in the week.
  • One lane of the Historic Columbia River Highway is closed near the bridge. Temporary traffic signals are in place to control the flow of traffic. Speed in the work zone is reduced to 45 miles per hour.
  • Please detour to the Sandy River Bridge in Troutdale.
  • Learn more about the project: Stark Street Bridge Retaining Wall Repair.

Construction

Curb Ramp Improvements

  • Work will continue on the south side of NE Halsey at 230th Court, and on Buxton between 2nd and 8th. Work may begin on the west side of NE 223rd and Main.
  • Work will happen from 7am to 6pm on weekdays. Expect single lane closure and traffic shifting. Flaggers may direct traffic.
  • Crews are upgrading curb ramps as part of our Curb Ramp Improvements project.

PWB Bull Run Filtration Project

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

  • PWB has paused while its land use application is remanded to our Land Use Planning division. Some work may continue to protect public health and safety, secure construction sites, and comply with permits.
  • See PWB's construction updates.
  • Please contact bullrunprojects@portlandoregon.gov with any questions.
  • Roads that may be affected by the project include Altman Road, Carpenter Lane, Cottrell Road, Dodge Park Boulevard, Hosner Road and Lusted Road.

Maintenance

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.

Winter Weather

Road Closures


Week of February 23 - March 1

(Curb Ramp Improvements updated Feb 24)

Stark Street Bridge Repair

  • The Stark Street Bridge is closed due to a collapsed retaining wall on the northwest approach. Repairs are underway.
  • One lane of the Historic Columbia River Highway is closed near the bridge. Temporary traffic signals are in place to control the flow of traffic. Speed in the work zone is reduced to 45 miles per hour.
  • Please detour to the Sandy River Bridge in Troutdale.
  • Learn more about the project: Stark Street Bridge Retaining Wall Repair.

Construction

Curb Ramp Improvements

  • Updated 2/24/25: Work may begin this week on the south side of NE Halsey ST at NE 230th CT. Expect single lane closure and traffic shifting.
  • Work will continue on Buxton Road between 2nd and 8th Avenues, from 7am to 6pm on weekdays. There will be single lane closures, with flaggers directing traffic.
  • Crews are upgrading curb ramps as part of our Curb Ramp Improvements project.

PWB Bull Run Filtration Project

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

  • PWB is winding down construction and will pause while its land use application is remanded to our Land Use Planning division.
  • See PWB's construction updates.
  • Please contact bullrunprojects@portlandoregon.gov with any questions.
  • Roads that may be affected by the project include Altman Road, Carpenter Lane, Cottrell Road, Dodge Park Boulevard, Hosner Road and Lusted Road.

Winter Weather

Road Closures

Last reviewed February 24, 2025