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Traffic advisory
The intersection of SW Fourth Avenue and SW Sheridan Street will be managed by flaggers starting at 8 p.m. while crews install permanent roadway striping
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(September 3, 2025) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will install permanent pavement markings at the intersection of SW Fourth Avenue and SW Sheridan Street on Friday, Sept. 5 beginning at 8 p.m.. This work requires the traffic signal at the intersection of SW Fourth and Sheridan to be temporarily shut down and the intersection will be flagged. Work is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. to minimize traffic impacts and will be completed by Saturday morning at 5 a.m.
During this work, people traveling north on SW Fourth Avenue and people traveling east on SW Sheridan Street can expect delays. If possible, please consider alternate routes.
Sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians. Public transit riders should check TriMet.org for service impacts.
Mayor Wilson activates signal at SW Fourth Avenue and SW Madison Street
Last Thursday, Portland Mayor Wilson joined PBOT staff to activate the new traffic signal at SW Fourth Avenue and SW Madison Street. The new signal is one of several being installed as part of the SW Fourth Avenue Improvement Project.
The upgraded signal replaces older equipment that had become difficult and costly to maintain. Additional signals on the corridor are designed to reduce ongoing maintenance costs and support safer, more reliable operations for people walking, biking, taking transit, and driving.
Watch the signal activation on Portland Mayor Wilson's Instagram.
Working late downtown? Park smarter for less!
PBOT is lowering the cost to park for individuals working swing shift and/or evening schedules in downtown Portland. The SmartPark Swing Shift Parking Permit is available to anyone working late or through the evening for $36 a month. Individuals may apply for a parking permit for one of the five public SmartPark garages. The permits are valid between 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily.
The monthly permit offers a low-cost option for evening shift workers while leaving readily accessible on-street parking spaces available for customers and visitors.
Looking Ahead
Crews continue to make good progress on construction on SW Fourth Avenue, with all the remaining project paving now scheduled:
- Weekend of Sept. 19: Paving between SW Jefferson Street and SW Taylor Street
- Weekend of Sept. 26: Paving between SW Alder Street and SW Harvey Milk Street
- Weekend of Oct. 11: Paving between SW Harvey Milk Street and West Burnside Street
Additionally, traffic signal and concrete work continues:
- The new traffic signal at SW Fourth Avenue and Jefferson Street will be activated later this month
- New ADA ramps on SW Fourth Avenue between SW Taylor and West Burnside will continue to be installed
- Concrete traffic separators will be poured fronting Portland City Hall and the Portland Building
The traveling public is advised to expect delays, travel cautiously, observe all closures and directions by flaggers, and use alternate routes if possible. Local access to residences and businesses will remain available. Parking near the work zone will be restricted during construction.
PBOT will provide periodic updates throughout construction on the project website. Sign up here to receive construction updates by email.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience while we complete this work.