Updated August 1, 2008
North Mall: 5th and 6th avenues between Irving and BurnsideLight Rail ConstructionLight rail construction increases on the Steel Bridge, closing the bridge to MAX from August 2 through 24. The work takes place 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Crews are digging, jack hammering, strengthening the bridge structure, building pole foundations, installing and welding rail, and paving roadway. Between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., construction noise will be limited and floodlights will be used for safety. Traffic impacts include:
The closure is necessary while crews prepare to connect the new MAX tracks on 5th and 6th avenues with the existing MAX system on the bridge. Bicycle and pedestrian access will be maintained on the lower deck and intermittently on the south side of the upper deck. Learn more about Steel Bridge construction and view the work live via the Steel Bridge Construction Camera. Station and Sidewalk Finishing/Electrical Systems InstallationStation and sidewalk finishing work is taking place on 5th and 6th avenues between Irving and Burnside streets. This work occurs Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Vehicle traffic may encounter short detours and intermittent lane closures. Pedestrians are rerouted around construction zones, but access to buildings and businesses is maintained. Crews are restoring sidewalks, erecting and painting poles, installing traffic signals and working on overhead wires.
North Mall merchants are open for business during construction. Please join us in supporting these businesses located on 5th and 6th avenues. |
Central Mall: 5th and 6th avenues between Burnside and SalmonStation and Sidewalk Finishing/Electrical Systems InstallationStation and sidewalk finishing work continues on 5th and 6th avenues. Vehicle traffic may encounter short detours and intermittent lane closures. Pedestrians are rerouted around construction zones, but access to buildings and businesses is maintained. Crews are rebuilding curb ramps, constructing foundations for poles and shelters, restoring sidewalks, erecting poles, installing traffic signals and working on overhead wires. The work occurs Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some brick sidewalk work occurring between midnight and 7 a.m. in order to minimize daytime pedestrian impacts. Central Mall merchants are open for business during construction. Please join us in supporting these businesses located on 5th and 6th avenues. |
South Mall: 5th and 6th avenues between Salmon and JacksonLight Rail ConstructionLight rail construction is under way at the South Terminus. The work occurs Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Crews are building a new substation and communications building and installing electrical poles and wires.
Station and Sidewalk Finishing/Electrical Systems InstallationStation and sidewalk finishing work continues on 5th and 6th avenues between Salmon and Jackson streets. The work occurs Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to3:30 p.m. Vehicle traffic may encounter short detours and intermittent lane closures. Pedestrians are rerouted around construction zones, but access to buildings and businesses is maintained. Crews are rebuilding curb ramps, drilling pole foundations, building foundations for light rail and bus shelters, and restoring the brick sidewalk.
South Mall merchants are open for business during construction. Please join us in supporting these businesses located on 5th and 6th avenues. |
The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is performing sewer work under several streets that cross the Mall. While many of the sewer repair sites are located in or near TriMet work zones, the sewer repairs are unrelated to TriMet’s efforts to prepare the Mall for new light rail and the return of bus service. Visit BES for additional information.
View a map and description of all current road closures and traffic impacts in downtown Portland, updated weekly, at keepportlandmoving.org.
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August 1, 2008: The Steel Bridge will close to MAX from August 2 through August 24. Shuttle buses will be provided. The bridge remains closed to motorists and buses through August 24. Bicycle and pedestrian access are maintained on the lower deck and intermittently on the south side of the upper deck. To decrease the bridge’s closure time, crews will work 24 hours a day, seven days a week Learn more about Steel Bridge construction
Crews are performing station and sidewalk finish work and electrical systems installation on the Mall. This work requires intermittent lane closures on 5th and 6th avenues and some cross streets. Light rail construction continues on the Steel Bridge and at the South Terminus.. Mall design and future transit service
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