Commuters on NE/SE 82nd Avenue should brace themselves for another round of road work. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has announced that several construction projects will be underway along the avenue, with at least one lane remaining open in each direction during the works. It's time to plan, as delays are expected, particularly during the morning and evening rush hours. PBOT urges drivers and pedestrians alike to navigate safely around work zones and adhere to all traffic signals and directions from flaggers.
Among the projects scheduled, signal head installation at NE Fremont is tentatively set to happen from December 15 to December 17, leading to signal shutdowns and the need to flag traffic through the intersection. Tree planting along NE Siskiyou to Russell is ongoing, while NE Thompson to Schuyler will see driveway and civil works that are going to require lane closures and turn restrictions. Meanwhile, sidewalk and electrical upgrades at NE Tillamook are expected to cause side street closures during mid-December.
Closures are not limited to the NE area. SE 82nd Avenue is also set for sidewalk construction that will lead to lane closures, especially between SE Harrison and Division near Portland Community College. Reconstruction work will also affect traffic at intersections like SE Lafayette, where signal foundation installation will necessitate lane and side street closures.
Additional disruptions can be expected on SE 82nd Avenue between SE Brooklyn to Tibbetts due to ongoing sidewalk work and underground work stretching from SE Raymond to Insley. The area surrounding SE Tolman will also undergo civil and underground work, requiring lane closures and side street closures to accommodate the necessary construction activities.
For those living or commuting through this part of Portland, these projects are critical for long-term infrastructure improvements. PBOT's detailed plan for traffic impacts means that travelers can somewhat prepare ahead to navigate these temporary inconveniences. As always, they implore individuals to travel with caution and patience through these active work zones.
