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When Multnomah County needed to replace the Sellwood Bridge while minimizing the impact on traffic that relied on the bridge, Omega Morgan stepped forward with a unique solution. Enter Omega Morgan with a unique solution.
Seeking more opportunities for women and minorities
The Portland City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved Mayor Charlie Hales鈥� proposed ordinance to establish the Commission on Equitable Contracting and Purchasing.
Plan recommends $1.3B for downtown bridge improvements
Multnomah County鈥檚 downtown Portland bridges need extensive maintenance and seismic upgrades to remain operational over the next 20 years, but they won鈥檛 come cheap, according to county engineers.
Photos: Busting up a bridge
Staton Companies crews demolish the old eastern approach to the Sellwood Bridge last week.
Photos: Sellwood Bridge closed for traffic lane shift
The Sellwood Bridge was closed Wednesday morning to allow contractor Slayden/Sundt to shift traffic lanes onto the south side of the bridge’s new east approach. Crews are removing a portion […]
First section of waterfront path wrapping up
Major construction on the first segment of the planned South Waterfront Greenway is scheduled to finish this month, in anticipation of the pedestrian and bicycle path opening next spring.
Downtown bridges’ seismic safety is shaky
Engineers on Thursday warned the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners that the Broadway, Burnside, Morrison and Hawthorne bridges all are in danger of failing in a major earthquake.
Does anybody want to buy an old bridge?
The long, green, steel truss span of the old Sellwood Bridge, which is in the process of being replaced by a new bridge over the Willamette River, will become scrap metal if the county can't find a qualified buyer or someone to take it away,
New state contracting rules lack teeth, observers say
New construction manager-general contractor rules for public agencies will take effect Tuesday, but some stakeholders are concerned that an enforcement element is not included.
Photos: Kids visit Sellwood Bridge
Students from Alder Elementary School in Gresham got a chance to learn about bridge construction first-hand with a visit to the Sellwood Bridge project. The event, coordinated by Lois D. […]
Photos: Sellwood Bridge takes shape with girder installation
The Sellwood Bridge is closed through Friday, May 16 while crews with Slayden/Sundt install a total of 27 precast concrete girders on the bridge’s east side. The girders measure up […]
Precast concrete girders due for arrival at Sellwood Bridge site
Crews are preparing to begin adding structural elements to the new Sellwood Bridge over the Willamette River.
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
