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Morrison Bridge slippery surface to be replaced
Multnomah County plans to replace the gratings on the Morrison Bridge with new, light-weight, fiber-reinforced polymers by mid 2011.
A troubled bridge over water
Simon and Garfunkel sang about a bridge over troubled waters. In this case, it's the bridge that is the problem, not the water.
A troubled bridge over water
Simon and Garfunkel sang about a bridge over troubled waters. In this case, it's the bridge that is the problem, not the water.
I-84 bridge work poses flooding risk
Work on the Interstate 84 bridge over the Sandy River near Troutdale is causing a significant flooding threat, the contractor on the project has learned. The contractor, Hamilton Construction, is working with the Oregon Department of Transportation to minimize the risk, but ODOT offered to cover nearby homeowners' premiums just in case.
Broadway Bridge will close Tuesday night
The Broadway Bridge will close from Tuesday at 8p.m. until 5a.m. Wednesday morning. The closure is due to work on the Portland Streetcar Loop project. According to Kay Dannen, spokeswoman for Portland Streetcar, the bridge will need to be raised as construction crews work to finish the welding on the span locks of the bridge.
Broadway Bridge packs on the pounds
When two of the four lanes of the Broadway Bridge reopen to traffic Saturday, drivers will travel along a bridge that has been following a rather complex weight-loss plan: For every pound the bridge added in the form of steel streetcar tracks, it had to lose a pound of existing materials.
Broadway Bridge to partially reopen Saturday
Sections of the Broadway Bridge in Portland are set to reopen Saturday after being closed for streetcar construction since July 6.
Public votes on Sellwood Bridge design
The replacement Sellwood Bridge is closer to having a design after a series of votes which let citizens and community groups involved in the project weigh in on the look of the proposed bridge.
Steel Bridge lower deck to close for repair
The lower deck of the Steel Bridge over the Willamette River in Portland will be closed Thursday morning.
Columbia River Crossing design raises questions
The open-web design of the Columbia River Crossing may present a number of engineering challenges, which could delay construction.
Steel Bridge upkeep ‘complicated’
The lower deck of the Steel Bridge was shut down over the weekend to bicyclists and pedestrians for the second time in as many weeks. The bridge is open once again, but the process of maintaining and fixing the bridge is complex.
Independent panel supports CRC project
A report released today from a panel tasked with evaluating the Columbia River Crossing project states that the "new bridge should be constructed at the earliest possible date."
News
- $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
- 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
