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News Release: City of Portland cleanup continues from historic winter storms; check updates for water, sewer, transportation, parks impacts and resources

(Feb. 26, 2021) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and other city agencies continue to clean up from the historic Presidents Day Weekend winter storms that covered the city with as much as 10 inches of snow and .75 inches of ice. 

February 26, 2021 10:23 am News article

Winter weather: parks, trees, shelters, water main breaks, garbage service, tips for the home

The City is responsible for Portland's streets, parks, water, storm drains and garbage collection, which can all be impacted by winter weather. Up-to-date winter weather information will help you prepare for – and get through – the next snowpocalypse.

Updated February 10, 2021 8:45 am News article

Traffic Advisory: PBOT begins updating approximately 180 curb ramps on SE Hawthorne Boulevard between SE 24th and SE 50th avenues on Thursday, Jan. 21

Curb ramp updates will make accessing shops, restaurants and residences along SE Hawthorne Boulevard easier and safer for all Portlanders.

January 21, 2021 11:46 am News article

Traffic Advisory: Installation of Flanders Crossing, Portland’s newest bicycle and pedestrian bridge, begins this Friday, Jan. 22

I-405 will be closed in both directions Jan. 22-25 as workers install the 355,000 lb. bridge

January 19, 2021 12:30 pm News article

PBOT Traffic Advisory: West Burnside remains closed until Tuesday evening commute as city, utility crews work through holiday weekend to clear landslide debris

PBOT crews have removed more than 400 cubic yards of debris in 34 dump truck loads

Pedestrian bridge, trail remain closed pending further inspections

January 17, 2021 5:14 pm News article

News Release: City of Portland, Multnomah County join forces on COVID-19 safety public education campaign for Black, Latinx communities

Portlanders are encouraged to be COVID Safe, Portland Strong in new campaign

January 12, 2021 10:31 am News article

UPDATED Traffic Advisory: New date! Flanders Crossing bridge installation scheduled for Jan. 22-25

Bridge installation will require a full closure of a segment of I-405 between Highway 26 and the Fremont Bridge

Updated January 5, 2021 4:00 pm News article

Closure Advisory for SmartPark Garages on Christmas Day

On-street parking is free at meters on Christmas Day

December 23, 2020 4:12 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: SE Barbara Welch Road CLOSED for landslide, between SE Foster Road to SE Duke Street

People traveling to neighborhoods south of Foster Road are urged to use SE 134th Avenue, SE 162nd Avenue, and SE Clatsop Street.

December 22, 2020 11:22 am News article

News Release: PBOT breaks ground on new sidewalks, 150s Neighborhood Greenway and 100s Neighborhood Greenway as part of $11M East Portland Access to Employment and Education Project

December 15, 2020 2:38 pm News article

News Release: PBOT releases 25 proposed Rose Lane projects in new online open house

Portlanders are invited to the Rose Lane Project virtual open house to learn about progress made to date, get a first look at potential future projects and fill out a short survey

December 10, 2020 11:59 am News article

News Release: Support a small business and earn free parking with Parking Kitty this holiday season

It’s the meowest wonderful time of the year!

December 1, 2020 1:49 pm News article

News Release: PBOT, Portland Business Alliance make it easier than ever to support downtown businesses & 'ShopSmallPDX' this holiday season

Park downtown and fall back in love with Portland this holiday season

Garages close for the Thanksgiving Day holiday, then return to normal on Friday before Free Parking Saturdays begin this Saturday

November 24, 2020 5:14 pm News article

Travel Advisory: Portland Aerial Tram to close for routine maintenance Nov. 26-29

The Portland Aerial Tram will close for scheduled maintenance from 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, reopening at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30.

November 24, 2020 3:13 pm News article

News Blog: Need fresh air? Looking for a safe place to get moving? Portland has 118 miles of streets built just for you

PBOT’s 2020 Neighborhood Greenways Report shows the opportunities (and challenges) facing Portland’s greenways during the Covid-19 public health crisis and beyond

November 17, 2020 3:41 pm News article

News Release: PBOT’s Gravel Street Service kicks off Phase 3 on Portland’s westside

PBOT started the service in 2018 and has already completed over 31 miles of roads in Southeast, North and Northeast Portland.

Updated November 13, 2020 11:46 am News article

News Release: New bike & pedestrian bridge provides safer rail crossing along MAX Orange Line and freight rail tracks in SE Portland

(Nov. 10, 2020) A new bridge opens today in Southeast Portland, designed to provide a safe, convenient way for people biking, walking, or using a mobility device to cross the MAX Orange Line and Union Pacific Railroad.

November 10, 2020 10:51 am News article

News Blog: Travel with care as Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 1

Darker evenings bring greater crash risk

October 29, 2020 3:05 pm News article

News Release: Winter Healthy Businesses Program will help Portlanders dine, shop outdoors safely this winter

Starting today, businesses can apply for free winter permits to use street space for physical distancing, Nov. 1 through March 31, 2021

Updated October 7, 2020 4:06 pm News article

News Release: Rose Lane Project roll out continues this month with new projects on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Grand Avenue and NW Broadway

The improvements PBOT will roll out this year and next will have an immediate impact on Portlanders who continue riding transit during the Covid-19 pandemic, including frontline workers, by making bus service more convenient and reliable.

October 1, 2020 5:25 pm News article