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Construction starts Monday on new crossings, curb extensions, traffic signals, and bike lanes as part of PBOT's Downtown I-405 Pedestrian Safety and Operational Improvements Project

Traffic Advisory
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Construction on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Downtown I-405 Pedestrian Safety and Operational Improvements project will begin Monday, Sept. 20.

No administrative appeals considered during week after Thanksgiving, Christmas 2021

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There will not be a Weekly Administrative Appeals meeting during the weeks of November 29 and December 27, 2021.

Plan ahead for trips to Washington Park—Next phase in reservoir project requires road closure

Traffic Advisory
Updated
Visitors to Washington Park, including the Portland Japanese Garden and Portland International Rose Test Garden, should plan for limited parking options in September due to construction near the new reservoir. Easy access to parking is available using Washington Park's free shuttle service.
Map showing closure of SW Sherwood, SW Sacajawea and SW Madison Trail. Vehicular traffic can travel west into the park via SW Lewis and Clark Way. Pedestrians and cyclists can use a multi-use trail in both directions along the western portion of SW Sacajawea and then along SW Lewis and Clark Way. The free shuttle stop at SW Park and SW Sacajawea will be closed.

PBOT cuts the ribbon on Rivergate Overcrossing

News Article
Published
Rivergate Overcrossing is Portland's newest investment in its freight network. The $23 million bridge solves a long-standing traffic bottleneck, making it easier and safer for employees to get to work, truck drivers to deliver their goods and businesses to get their goods into customers' hands.

New 2021 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code replaces 2019 Oregon Zero Energy Ready Commercial Code on Oct. 1

News Article
Published
The Oregon Building Codes Division recently adopted the new 2021 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC).
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