Construction updates
Overview: November 10–21
In the next two weeks, contractors with PBOT will have several active work zones along NE/SE 82nd Avenue. One lane in each direction on 82nd Avenue will remain open during construction. People traveling on NE/SE 82nd Avenue can expect delays, especially during the morning and evening commutes. Please travel safely around work zones and pay attention to all flaggers, detour signs, and traffic control devices.
Details and traffic impacts:
- NE Fremont – Concrete repair will require lane closures.
- NE Siskiyou – Underground loop detection will require the signal to be shut down and intersection flagged. This work is weather-dependent, and the schedule may change.
- NE Siskiyou to Russell – Maintenance hole adjustments at various locations will require lane closures.
- NE Russell to Thompson – Median island construction continues, requiring lane closures and turn restrictions.
- NE Eugene – Underground work will require lane closures.
- NE Tillamook – Underground work will require a signal shut down and the intersection to be flagged on 11/10 and 11/11. In addition, NE Tillamook between 82nd and 83rd avenues will be closed to vehicle traffic and vehicles will be detoured.
- SE Washington – The new signal will be fully operational on 11/12, with lanes on SE Washington reopened to traffic, including the new "Bike/Bus Only" lane. Tree planting begins.
- SE Stark – Median island construction continues, requiring lane closures. Tree planting begins.
- SE Mill to Powell – Maintenance hole adjustments and center median island construction at various locations will require lane closures.
- SE 85th– Sidewalk work on 85th Avenue between Powell and Division will wrap up in the coming weeks. Tree planting begins.
- SE Tibbetts – Underground work will require lane closures.
- SE Franklin – Underground work and corner ramp construction will require daytime closures of SE Franklin east of 82nd Avenue. Temporary access will be provided via the parking lot just south of SE Franklin, between Best Value Inn and Tik Tok Restaurant.
- SE Mitchell to Insley – Underground work continues and will require lane closures on 82nd Avenue.
- SE Ramona – Civil and underground work will require lane closures on 82nd Avenue.
- SE Tolman – Demolition and underground work begins and will require lane closures on 82nd Avenue.
Visit our project news for past construction updates.
Preliminary design for the second phase of 82nd Avenue safety and transit improvements is available online
A second phase of safety and transit improvements to 82nd Avenue is expected to begin in 2027. Improvements will include completing repaving of the roadway, additional medians to address safety issues, more sidewalk improvements, additional street trees, and transit improvements.
Share your feedback on the draft design concept by emailing: communityaffairs@trimet.org or calling: 503-962-2150
Portland rolls out basic sidewalk cleaning service
Portland announces a basic sidewalk cleaning service along major business corridors and other high-impact areas, including 82nd Avenue.Crews will visit Portland's busiest locations on a regular basis to clean up trash and biohazards from the sidewalks that people rely on to go to school and work, go shopping, keep appointments, and enjoy their neighborhoods.
Events
Friday, November 7, 2025 | 9-10:30 a.m. | 82nd Avenue Transit Project, Policy and Budget Committee Meeting | TriMet Public Safety Office 1020 NE 1st Ave (across 1st Ave from Rose Quarter Transit Center) or via Zoom, link to be posted soon: https://trimet.org/82nd/#getinvolved
Available grants
Mini-Grants for non-profit organizations available
With Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits 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.
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 will be 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.