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State closes I-5 southbound at Rose Quarter for 5 weeks starting Sept. 11

Plan for major delays. More at i5rosequarter.org. Visit Shift Your Trip to keep Portland moving.

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News and notices

Filtration Neighbor Update - August 28, 2026

Read the August 28, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of August 31, 2026.

Newsletter


Filtration Neighbor Update - August 21, 2026

Read the August 21, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of August 24, 2026.

Newsletter


Portland Water Bureau returns to 100 percent Bull Run water following routine groundwater maintenance

On August 4, we activated the Columbia South Shore Well Field for a routine maintenance operation. That operation is now complete, and we are returning to providing 100 percent Bull Run water.

Press release


Filtration Neighbor Update - August 14, 2026

Read the August 14, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of August 17, 2026.

Newsletter


Portland Water Bureau opens the Washington Park Reservoir to the public after a yearlong delay

The Washington Park Reservoir, a seismically resilient underground reservoir, has been serving Portland's west side since 2021. The area on top of the reservoir is now home to a public space for the entire community to enjoy.

Press release


Construction and maintenance

This project is currently in the 60% design phase. Planning will continue throughout 2026.
Construction began in Spring 2025. This project to help restore Johnson Creek is now complete.
Environmental Services is currently in the planning phase for this project. A construction timeline has not been scheduled yet.
Design continues. Construction of the new pump station is anticipated to begin in December of 2026 and take two years to complete.

Upcoming events

Bull Run Filtration: Coffee with the Contractor (September 2026)

The Water Bureau will host an informal drop-in session for community members to learn more about the Bull Run Filtration project construction.

9:00 am to 10:30 am
Label: Meeting

Bull Run Filtration: Neighbor Update Meeting (October 2026)

The Water Bureau will host an online community meeting to update neighbors on Bull Run Filtration construction, including pipeline construction in the right-of-way and ongoing work at the filtration facility site.

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Label: Meeting

Bull Run Filtration: Coffee with the Contractor (November 2026)

The Water Bureau will host an informal drop-in session for community members to learn more about the Bull Run Filtration project construction.

9:00 am to 10:30 am
Label: Meeting

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