Official Notices: City Infrastructure Projects and Public Health Advisories for March 9, 2026

Public Meeting Alert: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

The City of Portland has scheduled a meeting of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for today, Monday, March 9, 2026. The session will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Residents may attend in person at the City Council Chambers or join the broadcast online via the city's official YouTube channel. This committee meets to consider and recommend legislation specifically related to transit, roadway maintenance, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Public testimony is encouraged, though registration for virtual testimony typically closes one hour before the meeting begins.

Travel Advisory: NE Glisan Street Pave and Paint Project

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) continues work on the NE Glisan Street Pave and Paint Project this week. Crews are currently focused on the segment of NE Glisan between 82nd and 92nd avenues. Travelers should anticipate significant sidewalk construction and temporary lane closures as contractors rebuild pedestrian crossing points to meet ADA standards. This phase of the project also includes updating stormwater catch basins. Drivers are advised to expect delays and look for 'Long Delay' signage, while pedestrians should follow posted detours around active excavation sites. This maintenance aims to reconfigure the roadway for improved safety before larger paving operations begin later this summer.

Health Alert: Major Food Recall for Portland-Based Establishment

A critical health advisory remains active following an expanded recall by Ajinomoto Foods North America, a Portland establishment. The recall involves more than 33 million pounds of frozen chicken and pork products, including fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumplings, due to potential contamination with foreign material, specifically glass. Impacted brands include Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, and Trader Joe’s. Consumers are urged to check their freezers for products bearing establishment numbers P-18356, P-18356B, or P-47971. If found, these items should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase immediately. To date, no confirmed injuries have been reported, but the health risk remains high for those with these items in storage.

Portland Water Bureau: Bull Run Filtration Update

The Portland Water Bureau has issued a status update regarding the Bull Run Filtration Project. Following recent land use delays, the city has officially requested a 24-month extension from the Oregon Health Authority for the project's compliance deadline. The revised project estimate now stands at $2.56 billion. Despite these timeline adjustments, the Water Bureau emphasizes that interim health measures remain in place to protect the regional water supply. Officials state that the filtration facility is essential for long-term resilience against wildfires and extreme weather events.

Public Safety: Vision Zero Annual Progress Report

The City of Portland recently released its 2025 Deadly Traffic Crash Report, highlighting a decisive return to pre-pandemic safety levels. Traffic fatalities fell to 39 in the previous year, marking a 38% decrease from the four-year average. Most notably, East Portland recorded a 56% decline in roadway deaths. The Portland Police Bureau and PBOT will continue to prioritize enforcement on the 'High Crash Network' throughout the remainder of March to maintain this downward trend in preventable fatalities.