Main Street closing to repair Thompson Elk Fountain after minor truck collision

Beginning Monday, June 22, crews with the Portland Water Bureau are closing Southwest Main Street between Southwest 3rd and 4th avenues. The closure will allow crews to repair minor damage to the Thompson Elk Fountain that was caused by a vehicle collision.

The corner of the fountain basin's south trough was struck by a truck trailer on April 27. Stone was chipped and surface oil staining occurred where the trailer collided. The fountain remains structurally intact and sound.

To avoid similar damage in the future, trucks driving this section of Main Street will be limited to no more than 30ft in length.

Bureau crews currently expect repairs to take about two weeks to be completed.

Travelers can stay informed by visiting the project webpage. 

View full size image of Minor damage to the fountain trough, including a chip in the corner.