Building a Better 82nd Plan Document is Available Online
After two years of planning and public engagement, the Building a Better 82nd Avenue plan is now available to view online. This plan brings together past plans, current projects, and future projects into one comprehensive document, outlining a practical and visionary approach to improving safety and maintenance on this important Portland street. The plan will be presented to the Portland City Council on Wednesday, December 4.
Construction Updates
Overview: November 18 – 22 (No work November 23 – December 1)
Next week, PBOT will have seven active work zones along NE/SE 82nd Avenue. No construction activity will take place from November 23 to December 1 due to the Thanksgiving holiday construction moratorium. Please travel safely around work zones and pay attention to all flaggers and all traffic control devices.
Between NE Sandy to SE Division streets, there are three active construction work zones on 82nd Avenue. Active construction work zones are highlighted in the map above in light yellow, and include 82nd Avenue between NE Beech and Fremont streets, at the intersections NE Klickitat and SE Harrison streets.
Between SE Harrison and Lambert streets, there are five active construction work zones on 82nd Avenue. Active construction work zones are highlighted in the map above in light yellow, and include SE 82nd Avenue at the intersections of SE Harrison, Clinton, Schiller, Raymond, and Ogden to Knapp streets.
Learn more about 82nd Avenue construction
82nd Avenue Pedestrian Crossings
Contractors with PBOT excavate the center turn lane on SE 82nd Avenue south of SE Schiller Street.
Current construction activities:
- NE Beech – ADA concrete work and paving, potentially temporary striping
- NE Klickitat– Tree planting and electrical work, potentially temporary striping
- NE Schuyler– No work next week
- SE Clinton – Concrete median island construction, potentially temporary striping
- SE Ash– No work next week
- SE Schiller– Concrete median island construction, potentially temporary striping
The traveling public can expect to see lane closures and side street closures at intersections with construction activity as part of this work.
82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project
Upcoming construction activities on 82nd Avenue in the coming week include:
- NE Milton – Underground stormwater and inlet work on the west side of the intersection. Reconstruction of corner ramps on the east side of the intersection
- NE Fremont - Underground stormwater work on east side of intersection
- NE Siskiyou – Underground stormwater work south of the intersection
- SE Harrison – Underground stormwater work east of 82nd will require a full side street closure on SE Harrison between 82nd and 83rd avenues. Traffic will be detoured to SE Mill Street.
- SE Raymond – Utility investigations (sidewalk work)
The traveling public can expect lane closures, side street closures and alternative pedestrian routes.
Learn more about the Major Maintenance Project
Construction continues on Brentwood-Darlington Safe Routes to School Project
Construction of a new signalized crossing and other improvements at the intersection of SE 82nd Avenue and Knapp Street is wrapping up. The new signal for people walking and biking at 82nd Avenue and Knapp Street will go through inspection and testing next week. Signal activation will take several more weeks. The sidewalk on the west side of SE 82nd Avenue between SE Knapp and SE Ogden streets has been widened to become a multiuse path to connect a new Neighborhood Greenway.
Periodic lane closures on 82nd Avenue will be necessary during installation, inspection and testing.
Work is anticipated to wrap up in early December.
Grants and programs available
Local Small Business Repair Grants
This program offers grant support to local small businesses. The Local Small Business Repair Grants are emergency funds that use funding allocated by City Council to provide support of up to $10,000 to local small businesses needing immediate repairs.
Mini-Grants for non-profit organizations available
With Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) mini grants, organizations can apply for up to $5,000 for activities that align with goals of addressing climate change and advancing racial and social justice.
Upcoming meetings and events
Thursday, Nov. 21 2024| 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | 82nd Avenue Transit Project Steering Committee Meeting | Attend online via Zoom or in-person at Jessup University Travis-Lovett Building, Room 111 (8435 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220)