Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)

09/02/2026

Paving work begins tomorrow, Sept. 3 on NE 122nd Avenue as PBOT continues investments in maintenance and safety along the corridor

Details: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/news/2026/9/2/traffic-advisory-paving-work-begins-ne-122nd-avenue-pbot-continues

Crews will begin by grinding away the top layer of damaged pavement, which is work that can be done in rainy weather. As weather improves, crews will shift back to complete paving work on NE Glisan Street between 82nd and 92nd avenues, which requires dry weather to be completed, before resuming work on NE 122nd Avenue.

Crews will work from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on NE 122nd Avenue between NE Glisan and Holladay streets. Additional paving work on 122nd Avenue is planned for Holladay to Halsey streets and Halsey to Broadway. These segments will be scheduled after the initial segment is completed.

Transit riders should check trimet.org for impacts.

During construction one travel lane will be open in each direction. Sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians. People biking are asked to detour to sidewalks during construction. Local access to residences and businesses will remain available.

Expect delays, travel cautiously, observe all closures and directions by flaggers, and use alternate routes if possible.

The work is funded by Portland's voter-approved 10-cent gas tax for fixing our streets and making them safer for all.

Learn more about PBOT's road maintenance work and see the schedule of planned projects at portland.gov/pavement

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will begin repaving NE 122nd Avenue from NE Glisan Street to NE Holladay starting tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 3 and continuing through Sept. 22.

09/02/2026

The 2026 Bike to Books winners have been chosen! Swipe to see the incredible winning designs and learn what inspired them. Next spring, you'll find them on a bike lane near the artist's local library branch!

Introducing: “Earthy Day” by Hilde Harkness, “The Coral Ride and the Knight with the Shining Sword” by Lilly Essley, “The Rainy Day Trip” by Quinn Rosenhall, and “A Wild Adventure” by Danielle Thomas!

Each year, Multnomah County Library and the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) celebrate National Bike Month in May by inviting Multnomah County residents to submit their own masterpieces. Grand prize winners get their designs installed on bike lanes and neighborhood greenways by PBOT's Street Signs and Markings crew.

Multnomah County librarians have also curated a special book list for each winning design. You can find them listed on our linktree: https://tr.ee/Q10EAmdM1d. 🎨🚲📚 The rainy weather this week makes it the perfect time to cozy up with one of the books from these lists!

Check out the Bike to Books website to get a closer look at the winning designs, as well as the second- and third-place winners: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/bike-books-contest/2026-winners

Thanks to everyone who participated in Bike Month and Bike to Books 2026! Read the full news release announcement: www.portland.gov/transportation/news/2026/9/2/news-release-pbot-and-multnomah-county-library-announce-2026-bike

09/01/2026

For the first time in a while, we've got rain on the way! The first rain can bring oil and grease to the surface, so roads can be extra slippery. However you're traveling, slow down.

Driving? Turn your lights on, make sure windshield wipers are working properly, and drive, turn, and brake slowly.

Biking? Stay dry and warm with fenders, waterproof layers, gloves, and caps, use front and rear bicycle lights, watch for wet leaves and puddles, and brake slowly and often.

Pedestrians, dress warm and in layers, wear shoes with added traction, cross at a crosswalk or corner, and wear contrasting colors and reflective materials when it's dark outside.

Help us prevent local flooding by clearing storm drain near you. Portland’s storm drains, also known as catch basins, help with stormwater runoff and prevent flooding. When drains get clogged with fallen leaves and other debris, it leads to dangerous ponding along city streets and intersections. crews work hard to keep more than 58,000 storm drains clear but with so many, we can’t get to them all. Thank you to all Portlanders who have "adopted" storm drains in their neighborhoods and help us keep them free and clear.

Find more tips at portland.gov/weather

💨 As the next weather system arrives on Wednesday, we'll see increasing winds from the south, strongest along the coast & marine waters. Mariners should prepare for gale-force wind gusts.

Make sure to secure outdoor items & remove other debris that could be blown by the wind.

08/31/2026

See your city in a... SWEET way! Summer may be slipping away, but there's still time to hop on your bike for a final splash in one of Portland's many interactive fountains and splash pads. Visit portland/gov/splash for a list of locations.

Biking is the best way to see Portland, and we're here to help you do it. We have resources to get started riding a bike including: a series of suggested rides with detailed maps, slow-paced community bike rides, and information about bike maintenance. Visit portland.gov/bike to find more resources.

With the upcoming I-5 southbound closure, now is a great time to shift your trip. Starting Sept. 11 and for an estimated five weeks, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will close all southbound lanes of I-5, 24/7, near the Rose Quarter. Instead of sitting in traffic, hop on a bike and see your city in a new way.

Made possible with support from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund.

08/28/2026

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public that the Vista Bridge will be closed to motor vehicles from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the Goose Hollow Foothills League's Vista Bridge 100th Celebration.

The bridge will remain open for pedestrians and people biking. People biking must walk their bicycles across the bridge due to the high crowds expected to attend the event.

People driving north will be detoured at SW Broadway Drive to SW 6th Avenue to West Burnside Street. People driving south will be detoured at West Burnside Street to SW Broadway to SW Broadway Drive.

As always, please stay safe by following all traffic control signs and going slow when traveling on alternate routes.

The 100-year-old structure formally known as the Vista Avenue Viaduct was built in 1926 to link SW Portland neighborhoods to Washington Park and Downtown Portland. Its architecture is typical of the popular arched bridges that were built in the 1920s and 1930s. It carried the Council Crest streetcar line, which was later disbanded. A 50th anniversary party was held for the structure in 1976, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

While some of Portland's most iconic bridges, such as those over the Willamette River, are owned and operated by other agencies (Multnomah County, ODOT, TriMet, or railroads), PBOT owns and maintains 159 bridges citywide.

Details:

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public that the Vista Bridge will be closed to motor vehicles from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the Goose Hollow Foothills League's Vista Bridge 100th Celebration.

08/28/2026

The NE Glisan Paving & Safety Project is in full swing! Yesterday, PBOT crews were working on the south side of NE Glisan Street near NE 86th Avenue, headed east. Grind and pave work is expected to last through Sept. 3 as crews head east towards 92nd Avenue.

Striping crews have been installing new markings once the fresh asphalt cools and sets. On the east and west sides of NE 82nd Avenue there are new, shared bus/bike lanes that have just gone in. This fall, crews will be back to install new crossing islands.

In addition to repaving the stretch of Glisan between NE 82nd and 92nd avenues, this project also includes new ADA curb ramps, two new crossings, and updated greenway crossing, drainage improvements, and new buffered bike lanes.

Thanks for traveling slowly and cautiously through the active construction zone to help keep our crew members safe.

Details about this project: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/pbot-projects/construction/ne-glisan-paving-and-safety-project -project-timeline

08/27/2026

Bike event round-up! Make sure your calendar is up to date with these upcoming bike-related events. Swipe through for flyers with more details.

First up on Saturday, Aug. 29, we're partnering with community organizations to lead a bike ride to the Jade District Night Market. The ride will cruise down safe bike routes and make a couple stops to learn about climate resiliency projects that are revitalizing 82nd Ave (made possible by the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF)) and the Jade-Montavilla Multimodal Improvements Project. Meet at Bird Alliance of Oregon (8498 NE Siskiyou St.) at 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 29 to take part in this five-mile community ride.

Once at the Jade Night Market, make sure to stop by the PBOT booth to pick up a $10 gift card. Anyone who bikes, walks, or takes transit to the market is eligible to earn a gift card. Don’t have a bike, use BIKETOWN - Portland Bike Share code JADENIGHTMKT26 for $25 code, valid only on trips that start or end at the Market.

Then, next Thursday, join us in SW Portland for the final Neighborhood Bike Fair of the season. Come to Arts Center Association - nonprofit on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 3 - 5:30 p.m. for free activities for the whole family! There will be bike riding lessons, a bike skills course to practice bike safety, free quick fixes, a community ride, and free helmets and helmet fittings.

Details for these events at https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/events