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Building a Better 82nd: March 2, 2026

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Biweekly email updates about Building a Better 82nd
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Construction updates

Overview: March 2 –13

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 – Activating the new signal will require NE Fremont east and west of 82nd Avenue to be intermittently closed to through vehicle traffic. TriMet buses will continue running on NE Fremont.
  • NE Siskiyou to Russell – Sidewalk work will require lane closures on 82nd Avenue.
  • NE Russell to Schuyler – Sidewalk work and remaining punch list items will require intermittent lane closures on 82nd Avenue.
  • SE Tibbetts to Brooklyn – Signal installation will require lane closures and flagging on 82nd Avenue.
  • SE Kelly – Pavement restoration will require lane closures on 82nd Avenue.
  • SE Liebe – Utility work will require lane closures on 82nd Avenue.
  • SE Raymond Court – Underground utility work will require lane closures on 82nd Avenue.
  • SE Mitchell – Underground electrical work will require lane closures on 82nd Avenue.
  • SE Tolman – Signal and underground work 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.

View the draft design concept

Share your feedback on the draft design concept by emailing: communityaffairs@trimet.org or calling: 503-962-2150


Upcoming events

Saturday, April 25  | 82nd Avenue Parade of Roses | Begins at: Eastport Plaza (4040 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR)


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. 

Learn more and join the coalition

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