This project will improve conditions for people walking and biking on NW Flanders between Tom McCall Waterfront Park and NW 24th Avenue by upgrading crossings of busy streets and connecting new and existing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
What's happening now?
Construction update April 12, 2021
Construction is nearly complete!
Construction is still active on the Flanders Crossing Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge project, including traffic signals at Flanders and NW Broadway, as well as Flanders at 14th and 16th avenues. Visit the project website to learn when the bridge will be open to the public.
Please follow all traffic signs and use extra caution when driving in the area.
Construction update March 3, 2021
Construction is underway! This week, contractors with the Portland Bureau of Transportation will be updating traffic and parking signs along the corridor. Beginning March 13, some blocks along NW Flanders will become one-way only for vehicles. Please follow all traffic signs and use extra caution when driving in the area.
During construction, there will be temporary lane and parking restrictions on NW Flanders between NW 24th and 2nd avenues, and NW Couch and Davis streets between NW 3rd Avenue and Naito Parkway. Sidewalks will remain open.
Construction is weather dependent and will last six weeks. Construction activity will take place on weekdays and weekends from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Questions? Contact PBOT Project Manager Briana Orr, 503-823-7566 or email briana.orr@portlandoregon.gov.
Project background
The NW Flanders Neighborhood Greenway Project will connect Waterfront Park to Northwest neighborhoods and provide direct access to the new Flanders Crossing Bike and Pedestrian Bridge over I-405.
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Project goals
- Create a low-stress bikeway that connects Tom McCall Waterfront Park to NW 24th Ave
- Encourage more people living, working, and visiting NW Portland to walk and bike more often.
- Provide people of all ages and abilities a safe, comfortable place to bike in the central city.
- Provide people walking and rolling safer crossings at busy streets.
Project funding
The project is funded primarily by Transportation System Development Charges.
Planning documents
Related projects
PBOT will construct the Flanders Neighborhood Greenway project in coordination with the Flanders Crossing Bike and Pedestrian Bridge and the Bureau of Environmental Services' NW Flanders Sewer Capacity Project. Coordinating all three projects will minimize disruptions to the public.
Flanders Crossing Bike and Pedestrian Bridge Project will construct a new active pedestrian and bicycle bridge over I‐405 at NW Flanders Street. The bridge will connect the NW District and the Pearl District with a safer and more comfortable active crossing over I‐405.
NW Flanders Sewer Capacity Project will replace and upsize 540 feet of 130-year-old public sewer pipes in NW Flanders Street between NW 12th and 14th avenues. The sewer improvements will increase sewer capacity, alleviate basement sewer backups and street flooding, and help protect public health and the environment.
Public involvement (past events)
Central City in Motion Projects Open House
White Stag Building - 70 NW Couch at Tuesday, 2/18/2020 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Pearl District Neighborhood Association - Planning & Transportation Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 3/17/20, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at PNCA - 511 NW Broadway Room 511
Northwest District Association
Wednesday, 02/06/2020, 5-7pm at Legacy Good Sam 1015 NW 22nd
NW in Motion Open House
Thursday, 11/14/19, 5-7pm at Chown Hardware's Elanor Room, 1615 NW Everett
Pearl District Neighborhood Association - Planning & Transportation Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 3/5/19, 6:00 - 7:30 at PNCA - 511 NW Broadway Room 511
Northwest District Association - Transportation Committee
Wednesday, 2/8/19, 6 - 7:30 pm at Legacy Good Sam (1015 NW 22nd), Wilcox Bldg, Conference Room A
NW Transportation Open House
Thursday, 11/15/18, 5 - 7pm at Chown Hardware's Elanor Room, 1615 NW Everett
Pearl District Business Association Breakfast
Wednesday, 10/10/18, 7:30 to 9:00 am at Bridgeport Brewery and Cafe , 1313 NW Marshall
Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee
Tuesday, 10/9/18, 7-9pm at City Hall's Lovejoy Room, 1221 SW 4th Ave
Community project planning session
Thursday, 9/20/18 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at PNCA, 511 NW Broadway, Hammer Board Room