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More public input sought for bridge project
The community task force helping guide the process to either improve or replace Portland鈥檚 Burnside Bridge is set to hold a virtual online meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday.
Burnside Bridge’s fate still to be determined
Multnomah County commissioners voted unanimously to approve moving forward on an environmental impact study of four remaining options to improve the bridge.
Burnside Bridge maintenance project reaches completion
Nearly three years of renovation and repair work to the Burnside Bridge is finally reaching completion.
University students to present Burnside Bridge concepts
A Portland State University School of Architecture exhibit of student designs for a new Burnside Bridge will take place on Wednesday.
A Band-Aid for a transportation lifeline
Ahead of a potential rehab or replacement project, Multnomah County is addressing issues plaguing the Burnside Bridge.
Burnside Bridge receiving more improvements
Crews from Hamilton Construction and its subcontractors are repairing the concrete underside of the 92-year-old Burnside Bridge.
Four Burnside Bridge options still on the table
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners gave the go-ahead Thursday for further exploration of four final alternatives for either seismic retrofitting or replacing the Burnside Bridge.
Input sought on remaining Burnside Bridge options
Multnomah County is seeking public input on four options now being considered to improve the Burnside Bridge鈥檚 seismic readiness.
Volunteers sought for Multnomah County task force
Multnomah County is looking for volunteers to serve on a community task force that will provide important input during the environmental study phase of the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project.
Burnside Bridge seismic options discussed
A policy group tasked with finding a way to establish a lifeline across the Willamette River in the event of a severe earthquake met with consultants to discuss the future of the 92-year-old Burnside Bridge.
Burnside Bridge seismic readiness group to meet
Multnomah County will hold the third meeting of the Policy Group for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge study on Thursday.
Burnside Bridge’s future not yet decided
After studying more than 100 possibilities for upgrading the Burnside Bridge's resiliency and safety, Multnomah County officials plan to pursue one of two remaining options: a seismically enhanced retrofit or a full replacement.
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