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Critics deconstruct $630 million Salem bridge proposal
A recent public hearing for a proposed $630 million bridge that would connect West Salem to Interstate 5 attracted so many people opposed to the project that councilors decided to extend the public hearing to Dec. 10. Almost 200 businesses or homeowners would be forced to move if the bridge were built.
Bridge engineers say they have less control over projects
Engineers say bridge projects are increasingly becoming more regulated by public and environmental processes, which often dictate their outcomes more than the engineers themselves.
From suicides to collisions, bridge operator has seen it all
Kim Patterson has been a graveyard-shift bridge operator in Portland for more than 20 years. During that time, she has witnessed countless suicides and drunk-driving accidents. But despite all the tragedy she sees, she still loves her job.
Bridge for bikes, pedestrians and emergency vehicles considered in Wilsonville
Wilsonville City Council is exploring the possibility of building a 鈥渂icycle-pedestrian-emergency鈥� bridge over the Willamette River.
4 Portland bridges nominated for historic recognition
Four of Portland鈥檚 bridges could soon officially be declared historic. The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation has nominated four bridges along the Willamette River 鈥� the Hawthorne, the Burnside, the Morrison and the Broadway 鈥� for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Threat of flooding leads to costly innovation on I-84 bridges
The chances of an extreme storm system rolling through western Oregon before 2014 are less than 4 percent. But those odds were threatening enough to trigger significant changes to construction plans for the replacement of two aging Interstate-84 bridges near Troutdale.
Road work on Sellwood Bridge Thursday postponed due to weather
If your morning commute includes the Sellwood Bridge, you might want to plan for a detour on Thursday.
Crews making foundation for temporary Sellwood detour bridge
Crews with Slayden/Sundt continued work on the Sellwood Bridge replacement project Thursday.
Cannon Beach considers options for tsunami evacuation bridge
The city of Cannon Beach is now targeting construction of a new evacuation bridge across Ecola Creek. The existing bridge represents the only viable escape route for downtown residents to reach safer, higher ground in the event of a tsunami. However, a one-two punch of an earthquake and a tsunami would likely cause the bridge to collapse.
Sinking bridge in Wilsonville to close for repairs
The $20 million Boeckman Road extension in Wilsonville has been sinking since it opened in 2008, and now the city may need to close the bridge for as long as a year while construction crews fix engineering flaws.
7 good things you probably don’t know about the Sellwood Bridge
The Sellwood Bridge is going away. Well, strictly speaking, it's being replaced. This past month the Sellwood Bridge Project finally broke ground, and if everything goes according to plan Bridgetown will have a new river-span in 2015. While most people probably won't miss it due the less-than-stellar safety ratings that its received, seeing a substantial hunk of the landscape get replaced is not w[...]
Crews begin pouring concrete pillars for Portland-Milwaukie light rail bridge
It鈥檚 been one year since TriMet received an official Federal Transit Administration 鈥済o-ahead鈥� for the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail project, and now construction is happening on the city鈥檚 first new Willamette River Bridge in over 40 years.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- 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
