informational alert
Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Building a Better 82nd: July 9, 2026

Label: Newsletter
Updates about Building a Better 82nd
Published

Construction Updates

Overview: July 13 - 24

Over the next two weeks, PBOT contractors will have several active work zones along NE/SE 82nd Avenue. One lane in each direction will remain open during construction. Travelers on NE/SE 82nd Avenue should expect delays, especially during the morning and evening commutes. Please travel safely through work zones and follow all flaggers, detour signs, and traffic control devices.

Details and traffic impacts

  • NE Milton to Siskiyou – Signal communications work at various locations will require lane closures.
  • NE Russell to Schuyler – Concrete median island and traffic separator construction will require lane closures on 82nd Avenue.
  • NE Tillamook – Final concrete restoration at the corners will require lane closures.
  • SE Division to Taggart – Concrete median island and traffic separator construction will require lane closures on 82nd Avenue.
  • SE Raymond – Signal equipment installation and signal energization will require lane closures on 82nd Avenue.
  • SE Schiller to Foster – Paving begins between SE Schiller and Raymond Court Monday, July 13. Paving will continue from Raymond Court to Foster on July 27. See more details below.
  • SE Tolman – Center median island construction at Tolman will require lane closures and turning restrictions on SE 82nd Avenue.

In addition to the above, contractors will complete punch list items throughout NE/SE 82nd Avenue. Remaining punch list items will require intermittent lane closures on 82nd Avenue.

Learn more about 82nd Avenue construction


Heads up! PBOT begins excavation and paving SE 82nd Avenue between SE Schiller Street and Foster Road July 13

Contractors with PBOT replace broken sections of asphalt with new pavement on SE Lafayette Street and SE 82nd Avenue near CORE Food Carts. Paving season on NE/SE 82nd Avenue continues in the next month, as Raimore Construction and subcontractors will conduct months of repaving work this summer. Photo by PBOT.

As a part of the 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance project, contractors with PBOT continue to pave segments of NE/SE 82nd Avenue. Beginning Monday, July 13, contractors will begin paving SE 82nd Avenue between SE Schiller Street and SE Foster Road. Paving activity will complete in August.

One lane in each direction on 82nd Avenue will remain open during construction. People traveling on SE 82nd Avenue can expect delays, especially during the morning and evening commutes. Driveway access will be impacted temporarily during outer lane excavation and paving, and contractors will coordinate with individual businesses to limit driveway access disruptions. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

2026 Paving Schedule

Map of the 2026 paving limits along 82nd Avenue describes the paving schedule and status for segments of the corridor. Graphic by PBOT.

The schedule for paving 82nd Avenue, from NE to SE, in 2026:

  • NE Thompson to Hancock is complete
  • SE Clinton to Brooklyn is complete
  • SE Brooklyn to Powell is complete
  • SE Powell to Bush is complete
  • SE Schiller to Raymond Court begins July 13
  • SE Raymond Court to Foster begins July 27 (updated date)

Upcoming events

Sunday, July 26 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Annual Montavilla Street Fair | SE Stark Street, between SE 76th Avenue and SE 82nd Avenue, Portland

Saturday, Aug. 29 | 4 –10 p.m. | Jade Night Market | PCC SE Campus (2305 SE 82nd Avenue)


Related efforts

82nd Avenue Transit Project

The 82nd Avenue Transit Project will bring high-capacity FX–Frequent Express bus service along SE 82nd Avenue, between Clackamas Town Center and the Cully neighborhood.

Learn more about the 82nd Avenue Transit Project

82nd Avenue Community Coalition

Throughout the public engagement process, PBOT is working alongside the 82nd Avenue Coalition. Convened by Oregon Walks, Verde, APANO, and Unite Oregon. This coalition is made up of people and organizations that live, work, and play along 82nd Avenue.

Learn more or join the coalition

Back to top