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Building a Better 82nd: October 4, 2024

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Contractors with PBOT install overhead crosswalk signs at SE 82nd Avenue and Ash Street.

Building a Better 82nd: September 19, 2024

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A construction worker smiles standing in a excavated roadway with a digger and construction fencing in the background

Traffic Advisory: First phase of paving on SW Fourth Avenue in downtown to begin Wednesday, Sept. 11

Paving work to close lanes on SW Fourth Avenue, between SW Lincoln and SW Mill beginning Wednesday, Sept. 11 with one lane of SW 4th Ave. remaining open

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Building a Better 82nd: September 6, 2024

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The image below is an illustration of the vision for the future of 82nd Avenue. While the changes depicted in the image will not be implemented immediately, they may become feasible as redevelopment takes place and transit improvements are implemented. In the short term, the Building a Better 82nd Avenue project is designed to enhance safety, setting the stage for future improvements to be integrated over time in alignment with the City’s Transportation System Plan.

News Release: Rep. Pham, Commissioner Mapps and community partners join PBOT to celebrate start of 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project construction 

State, city and community leaders joined the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) to celebrate the groundbreaking of the 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance project today.

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A large group of 82nd Avenue advocates, State and City Leaders, PBOT staff and Raimore Construction crewmembers stand in front of construction vehicles as part of the 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project Groundbreaking Ceremony. 

Building a Better 82nd: August 15, 2024

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The image below is an illustration of the vision for the future of 82nd Avenue. While the changes depicted in the image will not be implemented immediately, they may become feasible as redevelopment takes place and transit improvements are implemented. In the short term, the Building a Better 82nd Avenue project is designed to enhance safety, setting the stage for future improvements to be integrated over time in alignment with the City’s Transportation System Plan.

Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to North Willamette Boulevard between N Carey Boulevard and N Portsmouth Avenue starting Monday, Aug. 5

After paving is complete, PBOT will restripe the roadway to add wider buffered bike lanes and six new marked crosswalks at Monteith, Wall, Macrum, and Carey avenues.

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Building a Better 82nd: July 26, 2024

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SE 82nd Avenue looking south toward Foster Road shows new wood poles installed on the west side of the sidewalk by contractors earlier this month. The image shows a sketch of what the new street light arms look like after installation with text “New street lights coming here soon!”.

Building a Better 82nd: July 12, 2024

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Sidewalk and sidewalk trees next to a roadway partially dug up with orange construction fencing around it

Building a Better 82nd: June 28, 2024

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A truck and trailer drive on smooth new pavement across an intersection with new curb ramps and construction fencing

Building a Better 82nd: May 31, 2024

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Pedestrians cross a four-lane street with landscaped, tree-lined median islands in the center lane. Drivers wait at a red light while pedestrians cross.

Building a Better 82nd: May 17, 2024

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Full road closure on SE 174th Avenue between SE Stark and Alder streets begins today

Work continues on replacing storm water filtration tanks and pipes along the entire project area. Beginning today, Monday, April 15, planned replacement work requires a full road closure on SE 174th Avenue between SE Stark and Alder Streets. Detour routes will be marked.

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Traffic Advisory: Crews working for PBOT to begin corner ramp replacements in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ahead of SW Fourth Avenue paving

The first phase of curb ramp upgrades will occur on SW Fourth Avenue between Grant and Mill streets

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Building a Better 82nd: May 2, 2024

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Orange barrels line a new section of concrete in the roadway next to the sidewalk

Traffic Advisory: Construction begins this week on additional safety upgrades to SW Broadway at the intersections of SW Jefferson and SW Taylor

 Traffic signals at both intersections will be upgraded, accessible corner ramps will be updated and some on-street parking will be adjusted

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Building a Better 82nd: April 19, 2024

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Construction crews finish concrete ADA curb ramps at one corner of SE 82nd Avenue and Schiller Street.

Building a Better 82nd: April 5, 2024

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Temporary pedestrian walkways with white and orange fencing guide pedestrians around the work zone at SE 82nd Avenue and Schiller Street.

News Release: Biking in Portland grows by 5%, as PBOT announces new greenways and retrofits opening this year

Safety, education, greenways to grow more comfortable biking routes

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Building a Better 82nd: March 7, 2024

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