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Willamette River Crossing Project

Project

This project is on pause until 2027. Find more information below.

The Willamette River Crossing Project will build an earthquake-resilient water line deep under the Willamette River. The project will enhance our water system's resilience, ensuring safe and abundant water for generations to come.

Featured content

General route of the WRX pipe under the Willamette from SE Grand Ave to SW Naito Parkway.

Willamette River Crossing project changes: January 2023 update

Construction map showing impacts at S Montgomery, S Habor, S Waterfront, SW Water, SE 3rd, SE Stephens, SE Grand, SE 7th, and SE 10th.

Willamette River Crossing construction updates

Bridge looking over the Willamette with pipes illistated below the water and soil is visible.

Willamette River Crossing project overview

Willamette River Crossing frequently asked questions

Contact

WRX Project Team

wrx@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-7499Project Voicemail/Hotline - Press zero at any time to skip the message and leave a voicemail. Please leave your name and phone number twice. A staff person will call you within one to three business days. To report a water service emergency, call 503-823-4874.

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