Willamette River Crossing Project

Project
2016-2023
The Willamette River Crossing Project will build an earthquake-resilient water line deep under the Willamette River. The improvements we’re making will enhance our water system’s resilience, ensuring safe and abundant water for generations to come.
Bridge looking over the Willamette with pipes illistated below the water and soil is visible.

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This graphic shows the path of the pipe underground. On the west side there will be open trench work and a microtunnel. We will use Direct Pipe to build the pipe under the river, then bore and jack under the railroad. We will install the pipe in a trench near the road surface between SE 3rd and SE 10th Avenues.

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

This graphic shows the path of the pipe underground. On the west side there will be open trench work and a microtunnel. We will use Direct Pipe to build the pipe under the river, then bore and jack under the railroad. We will install the pipe in a trench near the road surface between SE 3rd and SE 10th Avenues.

Willamette River Crossing Frequently Asked Questions

Willamette River Crossing Comment Form

Contact

Contact

WRX Project Team

wrx@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7499Project 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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News

Willamette River Crossing Project Update - July 2022

News article

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

Willamette River Crossing Project Update - April 2022

News article

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

Willamette River Crossing Project Update - January 2022

News article

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

Events

Willamette River Crossing Project Update - Homestead Neighborhood Association

Homestead Neighborhood Association will host the Willamette River Crossing project team to give a general overview and update, including the project’s goals and benefits as well as what to expect during construction.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting
Available Online
This graphic shows a profile view illustration of downtown portland and the central east side, with the Hawthorne Bridge crossing the river between them. The Willamette River Crossing pipe carries water underneath it all.

Willamette River Crossing Project Update - South Burlingame Neighborhood Association

South Burlingame Neighborhood Association will host the Willamette River Crossing project team to give a general overview and update, including the project’s goals and benefits as well as what to expect during construction.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting
Available Online
This graphic shows a profile view illustration of downtown portland and the central east side, with the Hawthorne Bridge crossing the river between them. The Willamette River Crossing pipe carries water underneath it all.
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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