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News Release: Downtown Sunday Parkways returns Sept. 13 with new public plazas, live entertainment, and car-free streets

Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente is thrilled to return to Downtown Portland on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Press release


Signal rebuild at N Rosa Parks Way & Greeley Avenue on track for completion this month

Final striping tentatively scheduled for September 29th.

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Traffic Advisory: Paving work begins on NE 122nd Avenue as PBOT continues investments in maintenance and safety along the corridor

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will begin repaving NE 122nd Avenue from NE Glisan Street to NE Holladay starting tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 3 and continuing through Sept. 22.

Traffic advisory


News Release: PBOT and Multnomah County Library announce the 2026 Bike to Books winners

A record-breaking 487 unique designs were submitted for this year's Bike to Books design contest.

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Building a Better 82nd: September 1, 2026

Updates about Building a Better 82nd

Newsletter


Shift Your Trip: District Two resources for ODOT's I-5 southbound closure

Plan ahead for ODOT's I-5 southbound closure. We have resources for District Two neighbors to help Shift Your Trip

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Centennial Mills update at the end of week four

The Fields Park remains closed for cleaning until further notice. Deconstruction and remediation work continue. There remains an active fire investigation. Clean-up activities on streets near the site were undertaken last weekend.

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Traffic Advisory: Vista Bridge closed Sunday, Aug. 30 for Street Festival and Centennial Celebration

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public that the Vista Bridge will be closed to motor vehicles from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the Goose Hollow Foothills League's Vista Bridge 100th Celebration.

Traffic advisory


UPDATED Traffic Advisory: TriMet detour route changes to avoid neighborhood greenway while traffic is detoured on SE 50th for SE Division repaving

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public that TriMet’s bus line 14 detour route is no longer using the SE Lincoln Street greenway. The planters used as diverters on SE 50th Avenue and Lincoln Street have been moved back to the center of the street today, Aug. 25.

Traffic advisory


Traffic Advisory: Use extreme caution at SE 50th and Lincoln, as detour route removes a traffic diverter on a neighborhood greenway, moves a bus line, and detours traffic for two weeks on SE 50th Ave for SE Division St repaving

Southbound travel on SE 50th at SE Division closed this week,

Northbound travel on SE 50th at SE Division closed next week

Updated Traffic advisory


Naito Parkway reopens as demolition of Centennial Mills continues

Northwest Naito Parkway reopens to most traffic, though some detours remain in place. Demolition and remediation activities continue. The Fields Park remains closed. The public is urged to continue to stay a safe distance away from the site.

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News Release: PBOT urges drivers to watch out for kids on city streets as Portland students go back to school next week

Everyone plays a part in kids traveling to and from school safely.

Updated Press release


Safer crosswalk now open at West Burnside Street & St. Clair Avenue

Crosswalk fills a gap on one of Portland's highest-crash streets.

News article


Traffic Advisory: New and updated ADA corner ramps coming to West Burnside, from 15th to 20th Avenues, requiring periodic lane and sidewalk closures

Crews working with the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) began work on updating ADA-compliant accessible corner ramps on West Burnside Street from 15th to 20th Avenues streets this week with work scheduled to continue through this fall.

Traffic advisory


Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to NE Glisan Street, between NE 82nd and 92nd avenues, along with safety improvements, thanks to Fixing Our Streets

Improvements for a key corridor in the Montavilla neighborhood

Updated Traffic advisory


News Release: PBOT upgrades Pride Plaza starting this week, with colorful artwork, furnishings and a new promenade

Businesses will be open - please support them during construction!

Updated Press release


Project Update: SE Division Street Repaving Project Begins Saturday, August 1

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will begin repaving SE Division Street on Saturday, August 1 with a full closure of SE Division St between César E Chávez Blvd and SE 41st Ave.

News article



Traffic Advisory: Structural repairs on North Interstate Avenue following damage from winter rainstorms require lane closures on Friday, July 31

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public that the southbound travel lanes on North Interstate Avenue will be closed between North Tillamook and Russell streets on Friday, July 31 for structural repairs.

Traffic advisory


Traffic Advisory: Both lanes of SW Alder Street will reopen next month as bus stop improvements approach completion

Construction on SW Alder Street is making steady progress as crews upgrade two key transit stops in downtown Portland.

Traffic advisory


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