Building a Better 82nd: September 14, 2026

View full size image of Two people stand in front of an open signal cabinet, programming the signal. Two more construction workers stand in the background with the signal behind them.

Above: PBOT signal engineers complete final signal programming before flipping the switch on the new signal at SE 82nd Avenue and Lafayette Street. Below: SE Lafayette Street at 82nd Avenue looking east. New striping at the intersection features green bike lanes and bike boxes, right turn lanes, crosswalks and green cross bikes. The new signalized crossing will help pedestrians and people bicycling get across SE 82nd Avenue safely and access businesses like CORE – Collective Oregon Eateries. Photos by PBOT.

View full size image of A signalized intersection with green bike lanes and bike boxes, right turn lanes, crosswalks and green cross bikes. A pedestrian walks across the street in the crosswalk while cars drive in the background.

Construction Updates

Overview: September 14 - 25

Over the next two weeks, PBOT contractors and PBOT crews will have several active work zones along NE/SE 82nd Avenue. One lane in each direction will remain open during construction. Travelers on NE/SE 82nd Avenue should expect delays, especially during the morning and evening commutes. Please travel safely through work zones and follow all flaggers, detour signs, and traffic control devices.

Details and traffic impacts

• NE Webster to Jonesmore – Speed feedback sign installation at multiple locations will require intermittent lane closures on NE 82nd Avenue.
• NE Jonesmore to Multnomah – Signal interconnect work at multiple locations will require intermittent lane closures on NE 82nd Avenue.
• SE Clay – Electrical work will require lane closures.
• SE Tibbetts – Roadway striping will require some nighttime lane closures and turn restrictions. Signal turn-on process will require lane closures and flagging at the intersection.
• SE Rhone to Gladstone – Concrete median island and traffic separator construction will require the three middle lanes on 82nd Avenue to be closed. For safety, lane closures are required at all hours until concrete has cured.
• SE Raymond – Signal turn on process and removal of old signal equipment will require lane closures and flagging at the intersection.
• SE Mitchell to Foster – Concrete median island and traffic separator construction will require the three middle lanes on 82nd Avenue to be closed. For safety, lane closures are required at all hours until concrete has cured.
• SE Mill to Foster – Roadway striping will require some nighttime lane closures and turn restrictions. Signal interconnect work at various locations will require daytime lane closures.

In addition to the above, contractors will complete punch list items throughout NE/SE 82nd Avenue. Remaining punch list items will require intermittent lane closures on 82nd Avenue.

Learn more about 82nd Avenue construction

82nd Avenue Transit Project Open House 

Have you been wondering what is coming next to Line 72 and 82nd Avenue?

If so, join TriMet and PBOT for an in-person open house on Wednesday, September 16, 5 to 7 p.m. at CORE – Bar and Food Carts, 3612 SE 82nd Avenue.  

Attendees can speak with project staff, explore updated plans for stations, shelters, transit improvements and safety features, ask site specific questions, and share feedback. The open house is an opportunity to see the changes coming to the corridor and learn what's ahead in the project schedule.

In addition, you can play TriMet trivia and we will raffle off Timbers tickets to those with the most knowledge about TriMet. 

If you are unable to attend in person, a virtual open house is available at https://www.trimet.org/82nd/design. You can review plans online and answer our project survey through Wednesday, September 30.

Construction begins in 2027, so come out and learn about this transformative transit project.

Learn more about 82nd Avenue Transit Project

TriMet 82nd Avenue Transit Project
CMGC Subcontractor Summit

Raimore Sundt Joint Venture (RSJV) is hosting its first CMGC Subcontractor Summit for subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners interested in opportunities on the TriMet 82nd Avenue Transit Project. The project is scheduled to break ground in 2027, and the summit will provide an opportunity to meet the RSJV project team, learn about upcoming scopes of work and procurement opportunities, understand TriMet's contracting requirements and inclusion of local/small businesses on the project. Connect with potential partners and industry peers.

Thursday, September 24 | 5–6:30 p.m. 
Meeting location will be provided upon registration.
Registration is required, and seating is limited. 

Register for the CMGC Subcontractor Summit here

Upcoming events

Wednesday, September 16 | 5 - 7 p.m. | 82nd Avenue Transit Project Open House | CORE – Bar and Food Carts (3612 SE 82nd Avenue, Portland)

Thursday, September 24 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | 82nd Avenue Transit Project CMGC Subcontractor Summit | Location provided upon registration

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 is 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 or join the coalition