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Traffic Advisory: Lane closed on SW Multnomah Blvd and 54th Ave.

Drivers advised to use detour for east and westbound travel on SW Multnomah Blvd and 54th Ave as Portland Water Bureau crews respond to a water main break

Traffic Advisory

A male Portland Water Bureau crew member holds a stop sign directing traffic on a two-way road.

Traffic Advisory: Road closed at SW 1st Ave and SW Arthur street

Drivers advised to use detour for westbound travel toward SW 2nd Avenue to allow Portland Water Bureau crews to safely complete an emergency water main repair.

Traffic Advisory

Traffic Advisory: Road closed at SW 1st Ave. and SW Arthur St.

Drivers advised to use detour for eastbound travel toward Naito Parkway while Portland Water Bureau crews repair a water main break.

Traffic Advisory

Portland Water Bureau crews quickly repair large main break, restore water service

Water bureaus crews successfully repaired a major water main break on Saturday, October 5th in Northwest Portland. Water service has been restored to all affected customers.

Blog post

Water bureau crews respond to a broken water main at night.

Water Bureau crews cleared out discolored water in Southeast Portland after a pressure surge event

Residents in Sellwood, Westmoreland, and Brooklyn experienced discolored water on 6/11. This was due to a pressure issue in Sellwood that stirred up organic sediments that are always present in our water main pipes. Water Bureau crews flushed hydrants to resolve the issue.

Updated News article

What to do if water pipes freeze, leak, or burst as temperatures rise

Frozen pipes are more likely to burst as temperatures begin to thaw. Learn what to do if your pipes burst or begin to leak. You may be able to receive leak repair assistance or request a bill adjustment.

Updated News article

Illustration of two construction workers standing in a puddle on the street caused by a main break and working together to turn a handle to close a valve

Emergency water system repairs require weekend traffic closures on NE Prescott Street

Drivers should consider alternate routes and expect delays, especially during the Portland Sunday Parkways event on Sunday, June 25th.

News article

A map showing NE Prescott Street closed to eastbound traffic between NE 33rd and NE 60th Avenues, and closed to westbound traffic between NE 42nd and 33rd Avenues with a detour route on NE Fremont

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