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Emergency sewer repairs at N Columbia Boulevard overpass complete; road closure extended through late May for bridge repairs, further investigation of damage

April 5, 2024 1:39 pm News article

Dedicated team, community support help Portland weather a winter storm to start 2024

Public servants and volunteers cleared roads and trees, fielded record numbers of community calls, dispatched help and much more during a weeklong winter storm. Now, the thaw begins.

January 22, 2024 9:00 am News article

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

Traffic Advisory: SE Yamhill Between SE 74th and SE 76th Closed for Sinkhole Repairs

Updated July 26, 2023 12:00 pm News article

Emergency water system repairs require weekend traffic closures on NE Prescott Street

Drivers should consider alternate routes and expect delays, especially during the Portland Sunday Parkways event on Sunday, June 25th.

June 22, 2023 6:12 pm News article

The rainy season returns! Adopt your neighborhood storm drain and help prevent street flooding

Portland’s storm drains, also known as catch basins, help with stormwater runoff and prevent flooding. If drains get clogged with fallen leaves and other debris, it can lead to dangerous ponding along city streets and intersections.

October 17, 2022 3:10 pm News article

Cully Neighborhood Street Improvement Project: Design Update

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) will improve several local streets in the Cully neighborhood by paving gravel streets, adding sidewalks, building stormwater infrastructure, and slowing traffic with speed bumps and stop signs.

July 20, 2022 8:31 am News article

City Council to vote on PBOT-BES-PWB SW Capitol Highway construction contract May 12

Construction will start in June

May 7, 2021 9:57 am News article

Public Works 101: When Private Development Triggers Public Improvements

Private development projects can trigger public infrastructure improvements to provide water, stormwater, sewer, and transportation services for public benefit. This Lunch & Learn video gives you an overview of what types of projects can trigger public improvements and the public works process.

October 3, 2019 6:02 pm News article