Construction

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is constructing the Blumenauer Bridge (originally called Sullivan's Crossing) to serve as a vital connection for pedestrians and people biking between two of Portland’s fastest growing neighborhoods—Lloyd and the Central Eastside—and beyond.

This project will remove old, buried rail lines in N Lombard that make the street difficult to maintain and add pedestrian and multimodal improvements.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is constructing a new bridge in one of the region's largest industrial areas to elevate N Rivergate Blvd over the Union Pacific railroad tracks crossing the roadway.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will be improving safety for people walking, taking transit, biking, and driving on SE 162nd Ave between SE Stark/Alder St and SE Powell Blvd. The safe crossings are being constructed as part of a partnership between TriMet and the City of Portland.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is paving SW Naito Parkway between I-405 and SW Lincoln and fully reconstructing the road between SW Harrison and SW Jefferson with safety and efficiency improvements for all travel modes.

This project will infill sidewalk on the south side of NE Shaver between NE 115th Avenue and Parkrose Middle School.

This project will build sidewalks, street crossings, bikeway facilities, paved paths, and other safety improvements in multiple neighborhoods of East Portland. It includes the 150s Neighborhood Greenway, a portion of the 4M Neighborhood Greenway, and the 100s Neighborhood Greenway.

This project will improve conditions for people walking and biking on NW Flanders between Tom McCall Waterfront Park and NW 24th Avenue by upgrading crossings of busy streets and connecting new and existing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

The Portland Water Bureau is building a Filtration Facility and Pipelines that will be key components of a more resilient water system. The Filtration Facility and Pipelines are needed to meet federal and state drinking water regulations and will be in operation by Sept. 30, 2027.

Portland Parks & Recreation has begun to shape the future of the South Park Blocks; one of Portland’s oldest and most popular parks. Rows of tall trees, native plantings, and colorful roses will remain key features, while we consider updates to make the blocks more welcoming and accessible for all.

In April 2019, Portland Parks & Recreation begin planning and design development to implement the first part of the South Entry Vision in the South Entry area of Washington Park from Highway 26.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), in partnership with Metro, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) as well as many community partners, is working to create a safe path for bicycles and pedestrians to cross Columbia Boulevard at Chimney Park.

In 2013, a robust Laurelwood Park Vision and Master Plan was completed and approved with the intent to create a signature public space that will serve as a centerpiece for the continued development along the SE Foster Road corridor.

On narrow or busy sidewalks, it can be tough to get around. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and Prosper Portland are partnering to fix broken sidewalks, add street trees, and improve accessibility on N Lombard Street.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is constructing a new neighborhood greenway route between NE Sacramento and SE Flavel around the 70s avenues.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is building operational and safety enhancements at the intersection of NE Alderwood Road at Columbia Boulevard.