NE 82nd just got a little bit smoother! Last week, contractors with PBOT finished paving the west side curb lane on 82nd between Fremont and Beech streets (shown above). This week, they completed paving the remainder of the lanes. This marks the first section of paving work as part of the 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project. Photo by PBOT.
Construction updates
Overview: June 9 - 27
In the next three weeks, contractors with PBOT will have several active work zones along NE/SE 82nd Avenue and adjacent streets with lane closures and detours of side streets. 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. Pedestrian routing will be in place around work zones.
Details and traffic impacts:
- NE Beech to Fremont – Paving activities are complete and temporary striping will be in place for the next few weeks. Select pavement restoration south of Fremont intersection will require lane closures. Concrete island construction will require lane closures.
- NE Siskiyou to Russell – Paving in this segment will begin June 16 and is expected to take two weeks. 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.
- NE Siskiyou – Pavement repair will require a full road closure of NE Siskiyou west of 82nd Avenue from Friday, June 20 – Monday, June 23. Vehicle traffic will be detoured to Fremont. The northern driveway entrance to the Glenhaven Park parking lot will remain open.
- NE Russell to Thompson – ADA ramp construction will require lane closures.
- NE Tillamook – Underground storm work will require lane closures.
- SE Mill – Paving will require a full road closure for two days in late June. Vehicle traffic will be detoured to Harrison.
- SE Harrison – Utility relocations, underground electrical work and ADA corner ramp construction will require lane closures.
- SE Clinton - The Portland Water Bureau is installing a new main on SE Clinton between SE 85th and 87th avenues, access will be limited to local traffic.
- SE Taggart – Underground work and ADA corner ramp construction will require lane closures.
- SE 85th Avenue - Sidewalk construction between SE Brooklyn and Kelly streets will require lane closures.
- SE Woodward – Sidewalk and driveway construction will require lane closures.
- SE Brooklyn – Underground work and ADA corner ramp construction will require lane closures.
- SE Tibbetts – Underground electrical work at 82nd Avenue and sidewalk infill between 78th and 81st avenues will require lane closures and local access only at times.
- SE Kelly – ADA corner ramp work and pavement repair will require lane closures on 82nd and road closure of SE Kelly.
Learn more about 82nd Avenue construction
A smoother street is beginning to take shape on NE/SE 82nd Avenue, paving continues June 16
NE 82nd and Fremont looking north toward Milton Street. The maintenance overhaul of 82nd Avenue is beginning to take shape, with paving crews repaving two miles of the corridor from May through October 2025 and 2026. Travelers should expect delays, lane closures, noise and dust from heavy construction equipment. Photo by PBOT.
As a part of the 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance project, contractors with PBOT will continue to pave segments of NE 82nd Avenue on June 16, and paving activity will continue throughout the summers of 2025 and 2026.
The second section of paving will take place on NE 82nd Avenue between NE Siskiyou and Russell streets.
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. 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.
Learn more about 82nd Avenue paving
82nd Avenue Crossings Project update
Contractors are coordinating with utilities to power the new signals on NE 82nd Avenue at the intersections of Klickitat and Schuyler. New signals at SE Clinton and Schiller are active. Pedestrian crossings at NE Beech and SE Ash are also active.
Two new crossing improvements at the intersections of SE 82nd and Ramona and SE 82nd and Tolman will break ground in late summer or early fall.
Current funding will not cover the improvements at SE 82nd and Lambert at this time. The improvements at SE 82nd and Lambert have been designed and we have applied for additional federal funding for this intersection which will be constructed if the funds are awarded.
82nd Avenue is Open for Business During Construction!
82nd Avenue is home to hundreds of locallyowned and culturally diverse businesses. We invite you to show82nd Avenue businesses some love during and after construction.
Upcoming meetings & events
82nd Avenue Project Team Tabling at Rocky Butte Farmers Market I Saturday, June 7 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | NE Siskiyou & 80th Avenue
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.