Project Information
- Location: Morrison Bridge lift span, SE Morrison and Belmont Streets
- Schedule: Spring 2025 - Summer 2026
- Estimated Cost: $4 million
- Funding Source: ODOT and Local Funds
Project Description
We are adding titanium rebar to strengthen the SE Morrison and Belmont Street approach ramps on the east side of the Morrison Bridge. This will remove the weight restrictions that prevent heavy trucks from using the bridge and keep it safe for modern freight trucks and other vehicles to cross. We will also repair the bearings and motors that lift and lower the bridge lift span. These updates will keep the bridge in good working order.
Most work on the approach ramps will take place underneath the structure, but joint rehabilitation work will take place on the top side of the bridge deck.
The Morrison Bridge over the Willamette River and its ramps serve as a critical connection between downtown Portland, SE Portland and the interstate highway system. The bridge is 66 years old and requires regular maintenance and updates to keep it working for our community.
Traffic Impacts
There will be weekend and nighttime lane closures on I-5 underneath the ramps, and minor daytime lane closures on city streets beneath them.
July 10-11:
The bridge will be closed to motor vehicles from Friday, July 10 at 9pm until Saturday, July 11 at 8pm. The bridge will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians during this closure.
July 13:
The bridge will be closed to motor vehicles on Monday, July 13, from 9pm until midnight for crews to remove equipment. The bridge will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians during this closure.
July 14-24:
Expect single lane closures and traffic delays through Friday, July 24.
July 24-28:
The bridge will be closed to motor vehicles from Friday, July 24 at 9pm through Tuesday, July 28 at 5am. The bridge will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians during this closure.
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