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Willamette River Crossing Project Update - October 2019

News article
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  • Portland’s water mains (pipes) that cross the Willamette River are more than 50 years old and will probably not survive a major earthquake.
  • The Willamette River Crossing Project, which will build an earthquake-resilient water main deep under the Willamette River, is part of the Water Bureau’s commitment to preparedness.
  • The Willamette River Crossing Project is currently in the design and exploration phase. 
  • In November and December, crews will start digging to allow for an exploratory drill to be placed in the parking lot at 1720 SW Naito Parkway.

Project Update October 2019

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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Topics

City projects
Construction and development
Water, stormwater, and sewer

Neighborhood

Southeast
Hosford-Abernethy
Southwest
Portland Downtown
South Portland

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