Hawthorne Bridge Paving and Repair

• Schedule: Construction spring through fall 2024
• Estimated Cost: $9.5 million
• Funding Source: Federal and local funds

Project Description

In 2024, a contractor will repave and make other repairs to the Hawthorne Bridge. Construction crews will repair deteriorated deck concrete and place a new deck surface, as well as replace deck joints for both the east and west sides of the bridge.

Traffic Impacts

• Weekend closure, 9/14-15: The bridge will be fully closed to all traffic, including bicycles and pedestrians, from 6am on Saturday, September 14 until 6pm on Sunday, September 15. If the work needs to postponed due to weather, it will be rescheduled for October 26-27.
• Eastbound closure, 9/15-16: All eastbound lanes will be closed to traffic, including bicyclists, from 6pm on Sunday, September 15 to 3pm on Monday, September 16. The south sidewalk will remain closed at all times. The north sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. Trucks should use the Ross Island Bridge.
• Westbound closures, 9/16-17 and 9/17-18: All westbound lanes will be closed to traffic, including bicyclists, from 2pm on Monday, September 16 to 5am  on Tuesday, September 17. They will close again from 2pm on Tuesday, September 17 to 5am  on Wednesday, September 18. The north sidewalk will remain closed during these times. The south sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. Trucks should use the Ross Island Bridge.
• Eastbound closures, 9/18-19 and 9/19-20: All eastbound lanes will be closed to traffic, including bicyclists, from 7pm Wednesday evening, September 18 through 11am Thursday morning, September 19. They will close again from 7pm Thursday evening, September 19 through 11am Friday morning, September 20. The south sidewalk will remain closed during these times. The north sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. Trucks should use the Ross Island Bridge.

There may be short periods when full closures to cars, trucks and bicycles are needed for the safety of the public and construction crews. 

The eastbound bus stop on SE Hawthorne Blvd will remain closed until the project is complete. The westbound stop on SE Madison will remain open when the road is open to cars and trucks. Detours and alternative bus stop locations will be provided as needed.

Pedestrian access will remain open throughout the project, but may be directed around work zones. Bicycles may be detoured during full closures.

To ensure travelers are informed about construction impacts on the bridge, Multnomah County will provide regular updates on lane closures and detours.

Schedule

Construction is scheduled for spring until fall of 2024.