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December 5, 2023 12:32 pm Press release

American Public Works Association Awards SW Capitol Hwy: Multnomah Village to West Portland Project

On October 19, the Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) awarded the 2023 Project of the Year Award in the category of Environmental, $25 Million to Less Than $75 Million Division to the City of Portland for the SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village to West Portland Project.

October 31, 2023 10:28 am News article

Sewage Advisory: Crews stop release in Forest Heights neighborhood’s Mill Pond Park affecting downstream Cedar Mill Creek

August 31, 2023 9:06 am Press release

Sewage Advisory: Crews clear rags, roots after sewage overflow off NE Rocky Butte Road

August 25, 2023 10:29 am Press release

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Sewage Advisory: Crews respond to sewage release in NW Portland, portion reaches Cedar Mill Creek

Sewage Advisory: Crews respond to sewage release in SW Portland, portion reaches Stephens Creek

Sewage Advisory: Crews respond to sewage release under west end of Burnside Bridge

Traffic Advisory: Sinkhole repairs to slow travel at W Burnside Street and NW Skyline Blvd through Feb. 9

CSO Advisory: Heavy rains lead to combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River

Sewage Advisory: Weather-related pipe failure at pump station leads to sewage reaching Fanno Creek in SW Portland

UPDATE: City's largest sewage pump station repaired, in full service

Traffic Advisory: Traffic Lanes Closed on NE Grand Ave Between NE Broadway and NE Schuyler St for Sewer Construction

Traffic Advisory: Traffic lanes on W Burnside Street to be shifted as crews repair sinkhole off of the shoulder

Sewage Advisory: Overflow in NW Forest Heights neighborhood leads to sewage reaching nearby Cedar Mill Creek

Sewage Advisory: Heavy Rains Leads to Sewage Overflow Near SW Sunset Blvd and SW Richardson St

CSO Advisory: Heavy rains overnight lead to a combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River

Big Pipe system prevented multiple overflows to the Willamette River, follow online tracker for updates during remainder of storm

American Public Works Association Awards SW Capitol Hwy: Multnomah Village to West Portland Project

Sewage Advisory: Wipes, grease clog pipe, cause sewage overflow to SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, Fanno Creek

CSO Advisory: North Portland heavy rains lead to localized combined sewer overflow

Advisory: Equipment malfunction leads to sewage discharge to Willamette River near Morrison Bridge

Sewage Advisory: Overflow of 400 gallons reaches creek in SW Portland’s Marquam Nature Park

Sewage Advisory: Crews stop release in Forest Heights neighborhood’s Mill Pond Park affecting downstream Cedar Mill Creek

Sewage Advisory: Crews clear rags, roots after sewage overflow off NE Rocky Butte Road

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