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Fulton Pump Mains Replacement - January 2023

Read our January 2023 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening in SW Portland

January 30, 2023 8:00 am Newsletter

City of Portland and Metro Advance Four New Affordable Housing Projects

Portland will exceed its goal for Metro’s Affordable Housing Bond with four new projects focused on rental and homeownership opportunities.

January 19, 2023 9:00 am News article

Willamette River Crossing Project Update - November 2022

November 10, 2022 3:55 pm News article

PHB's Metro Bond + TIF Opportunity Solicitation (M-BOS) for Affordable Housing Projects

The Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) has released a Metro Bond + TIF Opportunity Solicitation to provide up to $39.8 million in capital funding from the Metro Regional Housing Bond and Tax Increment Financing from the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area (ICURA) for affordable housing development.

September 19, 2022 3:33 pm News article

News Release: Construction begins next week on the SW Broadway Bike Improvements project, interim improvements on SW Main Street 

The project will complete a comfortable, safe southbound bicycle connection from the Broadway Bridge to I-405. 
Construction will continue through September and include intermittent lane closures, parking restrictions and traffic delays. 

August 11, 2022 12:41 pm Press release

Discussion Draft of the Naito Main Street / Ross Island Bridgehead Land Use Plan available for review

Although the planning project is on indefinite hiatus, the draft land use plan was made available for public review. [Image caption: A 1947 aerial view of the Ross Island Bridgehead reconstruction during the extension of the Harbor Drive Expressway (now Naito Parkway) through South Portland.]

July 27, 2022 2:42 pm News article

Willamette River Crossing Project Update - July 2022

July 12, 2022 5:00 pm News article

Draft design guidelines for the South Portland Historic District are ready for review and comment

Portlanders can read the Proposed Draft of the South Portland Historic District Design Guidelines, then testify to the Historic Landmarks Commission at a July 11 public hearing.

June 6, 2022 5:35 pm News article

CANCELLED Advisory: Environmental Services responding to sewage seeping along ground to Willamette River in Dunthorpe neighborhood

This incident is resolved. Environmental Services’ investigation determined that no sewage release occurred. The one-time test that showed a high bacteria level was due to bacteria in the environment, likely from birds, dogs, racoons, or other sources.

Updated April 26, 2022 3:13 pm News article

A smoother street is coming to SW Humphrey Boulevard from SW Scholls Ferry Road to SW Patton Road

April 25, 2022 6:05 pm Traffic Advisory

SW Capitol Highway to close to through traffic throughout April from SW Taylors Ferry Road to SW Garden Home Road for stormwater pipe installation

The closure will be in place from Monday through Thursday each week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from March 28 to the end of April as part of the SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village - West Portland project.

Updated April 1, 2022 8:16 am Traffic Advisory

Three New Portland Housing Bond Projects Selected: Projected to Exceed Goals by 43 Percent

The Portland Housing Bureau has awarded funding to three new projects with the remaining funds from Portland’s Housing Bond. The new projects bring the projected total affordable homes produced through the city’s first housing bond to 1,859—housing for an estimated 3,834 people.

February 8, 2022 11:00 am Press release

SW Naito Parkway fully reopens to motor vehicles following final traffic signal activation

Work on two-way bikeway continues, will open for people biking mid-February

February 1, 2022 12:45 pm Traffic Advisory

Completion of Better Naito Forever means the return of PP&R’s world-famous Mill Ends Park

The world-famous Mill Ends Park has moved to a new location as the City completes permanent bike, sidewalk improvements nearby. The park is celebrated internationally for its quirky history and existence.

January 19, 2022 3:55 pm News article

Multnomah Village area road closures on Jan. 14, 18, 19 for the SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village – West Portland Project

January 13, 2022 5:27 pm Traffic Advisory

New year, new investments: PBOT to break ground on nine new projects in Portland’s Central City in 2022

Nine new projects will begin construction in 2022. The projects, which emerge from the City Council-approved Central City in Motion and Rose Lane Project plans, are designed to improve the speed and reliability of transit, provide dedicated space for people who bike, and to make streets safer regard

December 7, 2021 10:22 am Press release

Night work at SW Multnomah Boulevard and 40th Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 9

Flaggers will direct traffic in all directions on SW Multnomah Boulevard at SW 40th Avenue from 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9 until 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 10.

December 6, 2021 10:06 am Traffic Advisory

Willamette River Crossing - October 2021

Our investment in this project will make sure we can deliver water to hospitals, fire fighters, local businesses, and 360,000 residents on the west side of the river after an earthquake.

November 2, 2021 1:42 pm News article

Expect delays eastbound across the Hawthorne Bridge tomorrow as crews adjust new traffic signals

Crews working for the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will adjust the louvers in the traffic signal heads to improve visibility of the signals.

October 12, 2021 4:05 pm Traffic Advisory

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

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.

Updated September 29, 2021 1:57 pm Traffic Advisory