Winter Travel Alert: Avoid travel as snow and freezing rain continue tonight and Friday morning before a slow thaw

Continued cold temperatures lingering on Friday could make for continued icy conditions, especially in areas at high elevation or east of I-205.

Updated February 13, 2025 4:47 pm News article

Winter Travel Alert: Snow and freezing rain forecast to begin Thursday morning, use caution and avoid travel

Continued cold temperatures lingering on Friday could make for continued icy conditions, especially in areas at high elevation or east of I-205.

February 12, 2025 3:19 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: Emergency repairs to storm inlet at SE 82nd Avenue and Yamhill Street

The southbound curbside lane of SE 82nd Avenue at Yamhill Street will be closed while crews make repairs. It will remain closed for at least one week to allow concrete forms to be built and poured.

February 11, 2025 1:23 pm Traffic Advisory

Traffic Advisory: Installation of safety improvements on NE Marine Drive, a high crash corridor, will require lane closures from NE 33rd to 185th avenue in February and early March

(Feb. 6, 2025) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public that installation of reflective, metal roadside delineators along NE Marine Drive will require crews to narrow the road from two lanes to one for a small section of the roadway, starting Tuesday, Feb. 11 through

Updated February 6, 2025 2:32 pm Traffic Advisory

Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT advises the traveling public to use caution tonight and Wednesday morning due to freezing temperatures and potential snow

(Feb. 4, 2025) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public to prepare for freezing temperatures and potential snow overnight Tuesday night and during the Wednesday morning commute.

Updated February 4, 2025 4:41 pm Press release

New youth programs and grants

PBOT's Safe Routes to School February 2025 newsletter.

Updated February 4, 2025 2:51 pm Newsletter

News Blog: Introducing Portland's first five snowplow names

The results of the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) inaugural Snowplow Naming Contest are in.

February 3, 2025 10:15 am Blog post

Winter weather tips and resources in 10 languages

This season, we have updated resources on our website, along with snow and ice travel tips in English and 9 additional languages:
Español (Spanish), Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese), русский (Russian), Chinese (Simplified), Chuuck (Chuukese), नेपाली (Nepali), Română (Romanian), Soomaali (Somali), Українськ

January 31, 2025 1:40 pm News article

Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT advises the traveling public to be mindful of forecasts for potential snow through next week

Potential snow through Tuesday

Updated January 31, 2025 11:51 am Press release

Jan. 28, 2025 update: The upgrade on part of SW Naito has been postponed to allow time for county work on the Burnside Bridge

Jan. 28, 2025 update: The upgrade on part of SW Naito has been postponed to allow time for county work on the Burnside Bridge; a new schedule will be shared in March

Updated January 28, 2025 4:51 pm Traffic Advisory

82% support safety cameras

PBOT's Vision Zero January 2025 newsletter.

Updated January 23, 2025 11:35 am Newsletter

Urban wildfire: How Portland is prepared, and what you can do

Wildfires are becoming more frequent west of the Cascade Mountains. Learn what the City of Portland is doing to prepare for the possibility of urban wildfires, and find out simple steps you can take to get ready and keep our city strong and resilient.

January 16, 2025 4:15 pm News article

Winter Walk + Roll is coming Feb. 5!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School January 2025 newsletter.

Updated January 16, 2025 11:00 am Newsletter

News Blog: Cast your vote to name five PBOT snowplows

Use ranked choice voting to select your top five (out of 20) favorite snowplow names in PBOT's inaugural snowplow naming contest. Vote by Wednesday, Jan. 22.

January 13, 2025 9:17 am Blog post

Traffic Advisory: A smoother street, with improved lighting, pedestrian crossings and curb ramps, requires overnight closure of E Burnside Street from 94th to 99th avenues over I-205, Jan. 13-25

Overnight road closure starts Monday

Updated January 10, 2025 4:21 pm Traffic Advisory

Major intersection work starts next week at E Burnside Street & 97th Avenue

Nightly closures begin Monday, January 13th, to minimize impacts to travelers and protect workers.

January 8, 2025 3:05 pm News article

News Release: Need a Safe Ride Home this New Year’s Eve? Take advantage of PBOT’s discount on taxi, Lyft and Uber rides

Up to $20 off taxis, Lyft and Uber rides—and free TriMet, Portland Streetcar and C-TRAN service—are available to Portlanders this New Year's Eve holiday

December 27, 2024 9:40 am Press release

City of Portland fulfills its financial commitment to 82nd Avenue corridor

December 23, 2024 11:28 am News article

News Blog: Make history by participating in PBOT’s inaugural snowplow naming contest

Keep Portland weird! Starting today, the Portland Bureau of Transportation invites the public to submit snowplow names through Jan. 5

December 23, 2024 9:59 am Blog post

PBOT News Release: PBOT urges the public to plan a safe ride home this holiday season, as traffic crashes may end year on decline

Discount for taxis, Uber and Lyft -- and free TriMet service -- are available for a Safe Ride Home on New Year's Eve

Updated December 19, 2024 10:49 am Press release