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Bid for bridge in Seattle $160M less than budget
Washington-based construction firm Kiewit-General-Manson proposed a low bid last Wednesday to replace the aging state route 520 bridge in Seattle.
County manages to shrink Sellwood Bridge funding gap
At a briefing Tuesday morning, Multnomah County staffers presented updated for the project to replace the Sellwood Bridge numbers to the county鈥檚 board of commissioners. The project previously was budgeted to cost $290 million and had a $42 million shortfall. Now the project is budgeted to cost $265 million, and the shortfall is just $20 million.
Crews replace unusual Fremont Bridge deck material for 3 weekends
Oregon Department of Transportation will close the top deck of the Fremont Bridge for three weekends to replace the aging surface along a 2,159-foot-long section of the bridge.
Morrison Bridge work presents challenges
Work is under way to make the Morrison Bridge safer by replacing 50-year-old steel grating with fiber-reinforced polymer panels. The aging grating is slippery and has contributed to the bridge being the worst in Portland for fatal accidents.
Portland-Milwaukie Light-Rail project video series?
To help educate the public and assuage the fears of those who think the light-rail project is a flawed idea, TriMet on Monday released episode one of its "Bridgeview" series, a so-called behind-the-scenes look at how and why the light-rail line will be constructed.
Construction for Seattle floating bridge hits milestone
Crews in Aberdeen, Wash., on Friday completed part of a $4.65 billion project to revamp part of State Route 520, which includes replacement of a floating bridge over Lake Washington.
Sellwood Bridge funding gap lies in hands of committee
The Sellwood Bridge project faces a $42 million funding gap. Up to $10 million of that could be shaved off with a time-saving detour bridge proposal if construction starts this December. For the rest of that shortfall, Multnomah County is looking for more cost-saving solutions.
Oregon City to throw party for its Arch Bridge
our neighbor to the south, Oregon City, is using its annual First City Celebration to celebrate one of the town鈥檚 most striking features, the 1922-built Oregon City/West Linn Arch Bridge. The event, which will take place July 30 throughout downtown Oregon City, focuses on teaching and celebrating the history of Oregon鈥檚 first city.
In-water work for Portland-Milwaukie light-rail bridge to begin Friday
This summer, construction crews on the Portland-Milwaukie light-rail bridge project need to build four in-water structures. Meanwhile, crews working to clean up the Zidell site need to remove and 鈥渃ap鈥� contaminants along 3,000 feet of shoreline. Both teams have four months to do this work 鈥� and they鈥檒l be working in basically the same place.
Sellwood Bridge design change could save $10M
Multnomah County commissioners approved a change to the Sellwood Bridge design process that could cut as much as $10 million off the project cost, if the project gets approval by all the permitting agencies necessary to start work this December.
Historic bridge in Clackamas County up for grabs
Clackamas County is offering one of its bridges to anyone who wants it, provided the person can pay to pick it up and move it onto his or her property.
Sellwood Bridge cost cutting proposal to go up for county approval
Multnomah County commissioners will vote June 16 on a construction proposal that could cut the $290 million price tag of the Sellwood Bridge by up to $10 million.
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
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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
