Bridge Repair on 223rd and N Willamette Blvd Construction to Slow Sunday Commute

Major Bridge Closure at 223rd and Marine Drive

Commuters in East Multnomah County should prepare for continued disruptions as the emergency bridge repair project at NE 223rd Avenue and Marine Drive remains active. The overpass was damaged in a recent truck strike, and the route is currently closed to all through traffic. While the project is slated for completion by the end of this coming week, the closure is in full effect today, Sunday, February 15. Travelers are advised to follow posted detour signs and utilize alternate routes such as NE 181st Avenue or NE 238th Drive to access Marine Drive and the surrounding industrial areas.

N Willamette Boulevard Active Transportation Work

In North Portland, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is moving forward with the N Willamette Boulevard Active Transportation Corridor project. This major infrastructure investment is currently focused on the segment between N Richmond Avenue and N Rosa Parks Way. Drivers can expect significant noise, vibrations, and traffic delays today, particularly near the intersections of N Oatman Avenue and N Ida Avenue. Work crews are performing curb ramp demolition and reconstruction, as well as essential electrical trenching. Please use extreme caution and watch for flaggers when traveling through this peninsula corridor.

Artery Updates: I-5 and NE Glisan Street

On the interstate system, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) continues its safety improvements on I-5 near the SW Terwilliger Boulevard intersection. While no full closures are planned for today, ongoing work to install RealTime Variable Advisory Speed (VAS) signs may result in intermittent shoulder activity and minor delays of under 20 minutes.

• NE Glisan Street (Wood Village): A water quality project is causing lane closures and minor delays. Flaggers are on-site to direct traffic; please drive carefully around work crews.
• 257th Avenue: Ongoing sidewalk panel repairs and sign adjustments require driver attention. Expect shifts in traffic patterns between NE Halsey and Marine Drive.

Public Transit and Weekend Events

TriMet is operating on a standard Sunday schedule today. Following the completion of the Robertson Tunnel inspections earlier this month, MAX Blue and Red line trains have returned to normal platform boarding at the Washington Park Station. No major service disruptions are reported for the light rail or bus systems today, though riders should always check the transit app for real-time arrivals. As a reminder, several downtown parking suspensions remain in effect due to smaller neighborhood events, so plan ahead if you are heading into the city center.