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Metro report: CRC tolls won’t affect area growth
A report by regional government Metro finds if the proposed Columbia River Crossing project were funded and managed by tolls, it would have a negligible impact on population and employment growth in Clark County.
Vancouver Avenue bridge
Work is under way to demolish the Vancouver Avenue bridge over the Columbia Slough in North Portland. Replacement of the 75-year-old bridge became necessary when, nearly two years ago, the wood supports ignited from a fire built by transients.
Steel Bridge lower deck reopens after malfunction
The lower deck of the Steel Bridge over the Willamette River in Portland is closed today after a bridge operator reported a problem with the automated gates at 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Oregon bridges deficient, but not yet broken
A new study reports 1,665 bridges in Oregon are deficient and 477 of those are in need of repair, but since the bridges don't pose any immediate danger, communities around them don't want to shell out the money to fix them.
To keep traffic moving, ODOT accelerates bridges
Not many bridges in Oregon have been built with the accelerated bridge method, a way to minimize traffic-clogging construction by preconstructing bridges and floating them into place. But the Oregon Department of Transportation thinks it has developed a new tool that will make the method more popular.
Broadway Bridge
Hamilton Construction has removed the part of the Broadway Bridge's concrete deck where Portland Streetcar tracks will run and is adding steel beams and rebar to make it stronger.
Pedestrian group withdraws CRC proposal support
The Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee announced on Friday that the group is withdrawing its support for the Columbia River Crossing project, a $3 billion 10-lane bridge connecting Oregon to Washington on Interstate 5.
Glenn Jackson Bridge construction plans changed
Officials at the Oregon Department of Transportation announced earlier today that they are changing the construction schedule for the Glenn Jackson Bridge. The bridge spans over the Columbia River, connecting Oregon to Washington on Interstate 205.
Shifting bridge parts raise flag for ODOT
Bridge construction for the U.S. 20 Pioneer Mountain to Eddyville project is on hold as engineers try to determine why columns at two bridge locations tilted out-of-plumb.
Bridge over Sandy River to relocate
A bridge for drinking water conduits that passes over the Sandy River in Portland will be disassembled and relocated.
Oregon City bridge a tight squeeze
The Oregon Department of Transportation is accepting bid proposals for work to repair the Oregon City Bridge. The project set to begin this summer will be the first major repair in the bridge's 88-year history.
Students take bridge tour for Engineers Week
Bridge tour guide Sharon Wood Wortman took a group of high school students on a tour of Portland's bridges as a part of National Engineers Week.
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- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
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- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
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- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
