Transportation

SE 78th Closed for Fallen Tree Limbs

SE 78th Avenue is closed to through traffic due to fallen tree limbs between SE Stark and Washington Streets. The large tree branches, which accounted for nearly 50% of the tree’s mass, fell across the roadway on June 30th, blocking traffic and lying across two vehicles. No significant damage or injury occurred. A Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry representative has arrived at the site.

A fallen tree blocking a parking area, with broken branches and scattered leaves, under a cloudy sky.
Photo by Michael Kora

Drivers who use SE 78th Avenue to change direction on the SE Stark-Washington couplet will need to use SE 76th Avenue or SE 80th Avenue. Crews will likely require several hours to clear the street for cars. Pedestrians can pass the tree on the sidewalk, but should detour around the area to avoid the workers cleaning up leaves and branches lying on SE 78th Avenue. Arborists will need to determine if the remaining tree structure is safe to leave standing.

A fallen tree branch covered in green leaves blocks a sidewalk next to a commercial building with a green roof and large windows.
SE 78th Ave east sidewalk partially blocked. Photo by Crossett Freilinger
A fallen tree partially blocking the sidewalk at the intersection of SE Washington and SE 78th Ave, with a white vehicle parked nearby.
SE 78th Ave west sidewalk partially blocked with Urban Forestry vehicle. Photo by Crossett Freilinger
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