On February 11th, road crews closed the southbound outer lane of SE 82nd Avenue to repair a broken stormwater inlet on the southwest corner of the Yamhill Street crossing. TriMet will close the southbound number 72 bus stop at this intersection from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during construction. The project will continue for at least one week to allow cement masons to pour new concrete around the repaired sewer infrastructure.
This stormwater inlet is less than a decade old. Road crews installed it as part of an intersection reconstruction in 2016. That project updated the signal lights from wire-hung units to pole arm-mounted signals and rebuilt the four sidewalk corners with modern Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps. The wider ramps required crews to relocate several stormwater inlets away from pedestrian paths. That 2016 project occurred during a time when the Oregon Department of Transportation maintained 82nd Avenue as a State highway. Since June 1st, 2022, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is responsible for repairs along the roadway.
PBOT closed the westernmost lane of SE 82nd Avenue to allow for crews to work on this unplanned repair and ask drivers to use caution around the worksite. All directions of travel should continue through this intersection during the project’s duration. However, additional detours may be necessary as crews work in the area. Pedestrians may need to cross the street to navigate around work blocking the sidewalk. People should always observe reader boards for instructions and obey flagger directions to avoid injury or damage to property.
Street users should note that all work is weather-dependent, and the schedule may change, requiring a prolonged lane closure. The bus stop ID 8066 for SE 82nd & Yamhill will remain closed daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice. TriMet instructs riders to use the stop before or after this location instead.
