This year crews will be building a 10-foot diameter test shaft (foundation) just north of the Burnside Bridge in Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Initial setup began this week. This work is part of the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project. Full details: https://t.co/ApgnMvbZ2l
TRAFFIC ALERT: Next week, construction begins on the north Stark Street Bridge approach. Expect traffic delays on the Historic Columbia River Highway.
To learn more about the repair process from Transportation Road Maintenance, watch this video:
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Multnomah County is actively working with a contractor to design emergency repairs needed to reopen the Stark Street Bridge. The bridge is expected to be closed for several months. The County is expecting to have an updated timeline on repairs next week.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: The Stark Street Bridge in the Columbia River Gorge is closed until further notice due to a supporting stone wall that’s partially collapsed. Engineers are on their way to assess damage. Use alternative routes. Standby for updates.
At its board meeting Thursday, Sept. 12, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to move forward with the inverted Y design option for the future look of the new Burnside Bridge.
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NEW VIDEO SERIES: Multnomah County is giving the community an inside look of the six Willamette River bridges the County maintains, through the eyes of those who work on them every day. To watch the full series, visit: https://t.co/W4uN4UlFia
REMINDER: The Hawthorne Bridge closes at 7 p.m. tonight for bridge repairs. The bridge will reopen at 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5. During this work, crews will also set up temporary bicycle and pedestrian detours.
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SURVEY CLOSING TONIGHT -- Be a part of this historic moment! You still have time to weigh in on the future look of the new Burnside Bridge. The survey closes at midnight tonight.
Learn more about the bridge type options and take the survey here: https://t.co/WJA2t0wxGu
¡Sé parte de este momento histórico! El condado de Multnomah está solicitando la opinión de la comunidad sobre el futuro del nuevo Burnside Bridge. Visite: https://t.co/ZcFLIJugjg
Be a part of this historic moment! Multnomah County is asking for community feedback on the future look of the new Burnside Bridge. Take the survey at: https://t.co/ZcFLIJuO8O.
ENCUESTA ABIERTA AHORA: ¡Cuéntenos cómo quiere que se vea el nuevo Burnside Bridge en este momento histórico! La encuesta está abierta hasta el 31 de julio.
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SURVEY NOW OPEN: Give us your feedback on the future look of the new Burnside Bridge in this historic moment! The survey is open through July 31st.
Survey link: https://t.co/WJA2t0wxGu
A Night Out with the Burnside Bridge Team!
Join Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project team members and community representatives at an interactive live panel discussion. Enjoy refreshments while you learn about the project and design options for the future Burnside Bridge.
First Fleet Week ship has entered the Willamette River. Expected to reach downtown in about 1 hour. Bridge lifts anticipated to begin in about 45 minutes.
¡Puede opinar sobre el futuro del nuevo Burnside Bridge! Esté atento para saber cómo participar en este momento histórico. Para obtener información sobre el proyecto, visite: https://t.co/ZcFLIJuO8O
COMING THIS MONTH: You can weigh in on the future look of the new Burnside Bridge! Stay tuned for how to participate in this historic moment. For project information, visit: https://t.co/ZcFLIJuO8O
Ship Arrivals:
**These are estimates and ship arrival times are subject to change.
Wednesday, June 5: Expect six ships arriving with bridge lifts between 2:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Lifts will be longer than normal, in some cases up to 45 minutes.
The Broadway and Burnside bridges will lift for ships arriving in Portland during the annual event that brings in U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian ships.