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Traffic Advisory: PBOT reopens NW Cornell Road earlier than expected, after clearing landslide debris that impacted a key NW Portland route

NW Cornell Road is REOPENED between the tunnels, east of the Bird Alliance of Oregon

Still CLOSED: An earlier closure NW Cornell Road remains in place, between NW Thompson Road and NW Skyline Boulevard

Updated Traffic advisory

Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT advises the traveling public to be mindful of forecasts for potential snow Wednesday night through Thursday

The National Weather Service has advised PBOT that they have high confidence that there will be snow showers above 1,000 feet elevation create hazardous travel conditions. Below 1,000 feet elevation, there is moderate confidence in the potential for several inches.

Updated Press release

PBOT Vision Zero February 2026 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero February 2026 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

Four adults wearing reflecting, high-visibility safety vests gather around an orange Vision Zero sign.

PBOT Safe Routes to School February 2026 Newsletter

PBOT's Safe Routes to School February 2026 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

Four elementary school students and two adults walk across a marked crosswalk together on a cold day.

PBOT Vision Zero January 2026 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero January 2026 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

A recently improved SE Division Street and 82nd Avenue intersection.

PBOT Safe Routes to School January 2026 Newsletter

PBOT's Safe Routes to School January 2026 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

A recently improved street intersection with a new marked crosswalk and median island.

PBOT Vision Zero November 2025 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero November 2025 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

Dozens gather under a covered structure in a park on a rainy day.

News Release: PBOT unveils five named snowplows and trains for winter weather in official city kickoff of winter preparations

Now is the perfect time to prepare for winter emergencies

Press release

Winners of the snowplow naming contest pose with their winning names in front of the snowplows. Photo by PBOT.

Winter Travel Alert: Avoid travel as snow and freezing rain continue tonight and Friday morning before a slow thaw

Continued cold temperatures lingering on Friday could make for continued icy conditions, especially in areas at high elevation or east of I-205.

Updated News article

Get Home Safe banner with a sasquatch shoveling snow on a sidewalk and the text "Winter Ready PDX"

Winter Travel Alert: Snow and freezing rain forecast to begin Thursday morning, use caution and avoid travel

Continued cold temperatures lingering on Friday could make for continued icy conditions, especially in areas at high elevation or east of I-205.

News article

Get Home Safe banner with a sasquatch shoveling snow on a sidewalk and the text "Winter Ready PDX"

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