Contractors with PBOT completed a grind and pave through the SE 82nd Avenue and Division Street intersection at night earlier this month. Thanks for your patience while we completed this phase of the work! Photo by PBOT.
Construction updates
Overview: September 2-12
No work on Monday, September 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday
In the next two weeks, contractors with PBOT will have several active work zones along NE/SE 82nd Avenue with lane closures and side street detours. 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 Siskiyou to Russell – Possible concrete island construction will require lane closures.
- NE Russell to Thompson – Paving begins in this segment August 25 and will continue through September 12, requiring lane closures, side street closures, and driveway interruptions. See additional details below.
- NE Eugene to Schuyler – Corner ramp work will require lane closures.
- SE Mill to Clinton – Permanent striping installation will require lane closures. This work will largely be completed at night in order to minimize impacts.
- SE Clinton to Brooklyn – Sidewalk work, underground work, and ADA corner ramp construction will require lane closures and alternative pedestrian routing.
- SE Woodward – Civil and underground work will continue to require lane closures and traffic delays near SE Woodward. For convenience, drivers traveling to/from Fubonn Shopping Center are encouraged to use the alternative entrance on 85th Avenue. This entrance can be accessed via SE Brooklyn Street or SE Clinton Street.
- SE 85th Avenue north of Powell – Sidewalk work on 85th Avenue will begin north of Powell and will continue north, requiring parking restrictions and lane closures.
- SE Brooklyn to Powell – Corner ramp work and underground storm work will require lane closures.
Visit our project news for past construction updates.
Heads up! A smoother street is coming to NE 82nd Avenue from NE Russell to Thompson
Paving on NE 82nd Avenue continues through September 12
Contractors with PBOT smooth out new asphalt along McDaniel High School frontage on NE 82nd Avenue.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) safety and maintenance upgrade of 82nd Avenue continues in the coming weeks, with extensive repairs on NE 82nd Avenue and between NE Russell and Thompson streets. These repairs will provide new, smooth pavement and replace failing sections of roadway. The work is expected to have significant traffic impacts.
This phase of work is expected to complete on Friday, September 12. This work is weather-dependent and the schedule may shift.
Raimore Construction will work from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. During this period of construction, one lane of traffic on NE 82nd Avenue will be open in each direction.
82nd Avenue is Open for Business During Construction!
82nd Avenue is home to hundreds of locally owned and culturally diverse businesses. We invite you to show 82nd Avenue businesses some love during and after construction.
Events
82nd Ave in Motion: A Tour of Community-Led Climate Investments
Join us for a walk & bus tour highlighting community-led climate projects funded by the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund.
This in-person tour showcases how local organizations and public agencies are working together to deliver climate resilience, workforce development, clean energy, and infrastructure improvements along 82nd Avenue. You'll learn how these investments are rooted in equity and community vision.
- Date: Wednesday, September 17
- Time: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Tour begins at 1 p.m.)
- Meeting Point: APANO, 8188 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206
- Transportation: Walking & TriMet Bus Line 72 (bus passes will be provided)
- Cost: Free but space is limited — register early to secure your spot!
Whether you're a community member, partner, or advocate, this tour offers a unique opportunity to see how public investments are transforming 82nd Avenue for a more climate-friendly, equitable future.
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.