The Portland Bureau of Transportation has begun a project at the intersection of Northwest 23rd Avenue, Vaughn Street and U.S. 30 as part of the NW 20th Avenue Local Improvement District. The project will reconnect the Slabtown neighborhood and Northwest Portland by extending 20th Avenue and Thurman Street. The project is expected to last until Aug. 13.
During the work, at least one lane will be open in each direction. During heavy use times, before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m., all lanes at the intersection will be open.
Map of PBOT road work on NW 23rd Ave and Vaughn Street.
PBOT recommends using an alternate route when possible.
In a recent release, PBOT said the project will adjust the location of the pedestrian refuge island on the north side of the intersection and will create a new pedestrian refuge island at the south side. All corners and curb ramps will be upgraded to current ADA accessibility standards.
The changes are designed to accommodate a 53-foot semi-tractor trailer. Other intersection changes include creating a turn lane for northbound traffic from 23rd heading onto the 30 ramp toward I-405 and reconfiguring the two eastbound travel lanes on Vaughn to one through lane and one right-turn-only lane.
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OREGON CITY 8:49 a.m.: Crash on 12th and Washington streets in downtown Oregon City.
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NORTHEAST PORTLAND 8:27 a.m.: Injury crash reported at Northeast Columbia Boulevard at Killingsworth Street.
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BEAVERTON 8 a.m.: Crash on OR 217 southbound is blocking the left lane near Denney Road overpass.
Update 9:12 a.m.: Cleared. All lanes open for travel.
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HILLSBORO 7:05 a.m.: Multi-vehicle crash on OR 219 at Bald Peak Road.
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CLACKAMAS 6:20 a.m.: I-205 northbound has a crash under the OR 212 overpass that is blocking the left and center lanes. Traffic backed up to before West Linn.
Update 9 a.m.: One northbound lane is still open at the site of this fatal crash.
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The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services advises the public that a sewer repair project will close North Vancouver Avenue to daytime travel between Northeast Russell and Hancock streets beginning Monday, July 15.
Detour map for N. Vancouver street closure for sewer work.
Construction hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. work days. See map for detour routes for motor vehicles and bikes.
Local access will be maintained for residents and people visiting businesses along North Vancouver Avenue. All lanes will re-open to traffic during non-construction hours.
The closure and construction are part of the Eliot Sewer and Stormwater Project and will allow crews to repair and replace about two miles of deteriorating public sewer pipes that are estimated to be 100-120 years old.
Map of the closure of Southwest River Road, Hillsboro
In Hillsboro, Southwest River Road closes today between Farmington and Rosedale roads for street repair. Use Rood Bridge Road through August 9.
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