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Portland bridges likely to fail in major earthquake
The city of Portland is preparing for a "worst-case scenario" in which the city, without any usable bridges, would have to handle the destruction while being essentially split in two.
Public open house: Scholls Ferry Road bridge replacement in Beaverton
Constructions isn't scheduled to begin until May 2012, but you can learn more about the replacement of the Scholls Ferry Road bridge over Fanno Creek in Beaverton at an open house tomorrow.
Sellwood Bridge now has two ‘plan B’ options
The stage is set for the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners to next month approve a plan to replace the Sellwood Bridge. Unfortunately, because of a lack of money, that plan may not be one the board actually wants.
Footbridge over I-5 to be completed by March
Work on the $6.7 million Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge project in Portland's South Waterfront is expected to wrap up in March 2012. The 700-foot-wide bridge over Interstate 5 will include stairs and an elevator large enough to hold bicycles or wheelchairs.
Grimm news for Troutdale bridge
The Oregon Department of Transportation announced yesterday that starting at 3 p.m. today, the historic Columbia River highway over the Sandy River will be closed on the count of witches and werewolves. The new NBC series Grimm, based off of the classic fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, will be shooting at that location for 12 hours today.
Open house scheduled for Sellwood Bridge subcontractors
The contractor on the Sellwood Bridge project will host an open house for contractors next Wednesday. Slayden Construction Group/Sundt Construction is the joint venture team serving as the construction manager/general […]
Sound wave video to be projected on Morrison Bridge as part of art project
The engineers and workers who are intimately familiar with Portland鈥檚 bridges will be given a new voice during a temporary public art installation that premiers Thursday.
County sticks with Morrison Bridge contractor; work to resume
After almost two months of being stalled, work to replace the steel grating on the Morrison Bridge with lightweight fiber-reinforced polymer panels may finally resume, according to Multnomah County.
Morrison Bridge work stopped to prevent falling debris
Work on replacing the deck of the Morrison Bridge has been halted temporarily for more than a week due to a faulty containment system.
Citizens committee to pitch design ideas for Sellwood Bridge
A citizens committee will meet tonight to make suggestions for the design of the Sellwood Bridge replacement.The committee is made up of local residents and stakeholders (though I hate that […]
In-river work for Sellwood Bridge wraps up for the month
Crews drilling core samples to prepare for the Sellwood Bridge replacement project will work a long day today in order to get a full-length core sample from one of their drilling sites.
ODOT celebrates opening of I-5 Willamette River bridge
The new Interstate 5 Willamette River bridge in Eugene is not yet open to traffic, but the public was invited to take walking tours of the newly completed span.
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
