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SW Capitol Highway Detour FAQ

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A detour of southbound traffic on SW Capitol Highway between SW Garden Home Road and SW Taylors Ferry Road began Wednesday morning, August 18, 2021, and will be in effect until as late as November 2022. People have questions and we would like to address them.

UPDATE: NW Cornell Road closure postponed to Monday, Aug. 30

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Traffic will be detoured via NW Skyline Boulevard and West Burnside Street through Spring 2022

Traffic Advisory: Southbound SW Capitol Highway detoured at SW Garden Home Road starting Wed., Aug. 18 through November 2022

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Work continues on Fixing Our Streets-funded SW Capitol Highway project connecting Multnomah Village and West Portland, prompting detour

News Release: PBOT, state representatives, ODOT, and community announce historic 82nd Avenue funding

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State and local elected leaders join Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty and PBOT to announce $80 million in funding for safer 82nd Ave. Funding makes the transformation of 82nd Ave. and its transfer to the city of Portland possible. PBOT also announces list of safety projects it will start immediately.
State and local elected leaders, community advocates and organizations, and representatives of PBOT and ODOT stand near a busy intersection with a Vision Zero banner that reads "Saving lives with safe streets" during a press event celebrating the transfer of 82nd Avenue to the City of Portland.

SW Capitol Highway Virtual Construction Open Houses This Thursday (6/10/21)

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One virtual open house will be a live Zoom presentation; the other will be a self-guided interactive map. Both are focused on construction, which starts next week.

City Council to vote on PBOT-BES-PWB SW Capitol Highway construction contract May 12

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Construction will start in June

City issues notice of intent to award construction contract for SW Capitol Highway project

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Landis & Landis Construction LLC will begin construction in June

Construction begins on the Red Electric Bridge in Southwest Portland, a major piece of future Red Electric Trail

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Construction on the $4.7M Red Electric bridge and trail segment is expected to be complete in Spring 2022.

Traffic Advisory: Faster buses, safety improvements coming to SE Hawthorne Boulevard and Madison Street from the Hawthorne Bridge to SE 12th Avenue

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Construction begins Tuesday, March 30 and will last approximately three months.

News Release: Construction begins on Better Naito Forever, a premier bikeway and new accessible sidewalk along Waterfront Park

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Construction on SW Naito Parkway Improvement Project begins new phase.
Funded by Fixing Our Streets, both projects will make it easier and safer to walk and bike downtown and on the waterfront.

SW Capitol Highway project goes to bid

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The city is seeking bids from private construction firms to construct the SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village - West Portland project. Utility relocation continues on the corridor.

SE 136th Avenue Construction Update

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January 2021 construction update

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

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

Share Your Feedback on Street Safety Design Enhancements to SE 162nd Ave

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Illustration of 162nd and Tibbets new crossing

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

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Bridge installation will require a full closure of a segment of I-405 between Highway 26 and the Fremont Bridge
Flanders Crossing during it's installation over I-405

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

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NE Alberta St: 15th to 30th Avenues Paving and Curb Ramp Project Update

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NE Alberta St: 15th to 30th Avenues Paving and Curb Ramp Project Update

SE 136th Avenue Construction Update

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Despite rainy weather, crews are continuing work on SE 136th Avenue. Currently most of the work is focused on excavating and constructing curbs, sidewalks, and driveways between SE Steel Street and Foster Road

PBOT Updates Capitol Highway Subcommittee at Final Plans

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Project staff presented the latest news on the SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village - West Portland project on November 12. A PDF of the PowerPoint presentation is available below.

Update on SE 162nd Avenue Safety and Access to Transit Project

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New crossings and slower speeds coming to the Centennial neighborhood in 2021
Illustration of 162nd and Tibbets new crossing

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