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Infrastructure

82nd Ave Repaving South of Division Begins May 18

Crews and subcontractors with Raimore Construction will begin repaving SE 82nd Avenue south of SE Division Street starting May 18th. This continues repaving work from summer 2025 as part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project. Work will focus on SE Clinton to Brooklyn streets and then continue south to SE Powell Boulevard later in the month. Road users should anticipate delays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, due to active in-street construction.

A warning sign indicating that the right lane is closed ahead, with a bright orange background and black text, placed next to a tree on a road.

This work is funded as part of the Building a Better 82nd initiative, created to address deferred maintenance issues identified after the jurisdictional transfer of 82nd Avenue from the Oregon Department of Transportation to PBOT on June 1st, 2022. PBOT classifies 82nd Avenue’s existing pavement as severely deteriorated in the section its contractor will repave this summer, including work from SE Clinton to Bush streets, NE Thomson to Hancock, and SE Schiller Street to SE Foster Road. The road surface in these areas exhibits cracking that allows water infiltration below the surface, leading to repeated potholes and shortening the road’s lifespan. Additionally, 82nd Avenue’s past expansions decades ago created weak points that need more significant repairs.

Map showing the 2026 paving schedule for the 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project, including segments with start dates and completed areas.
82nd Avenue’s 2026 Paving Schedule, courtesy PBOT

In its early stages, 82nd Avenue supported only three lanes of traffic, with one lane for vehicles traveling in each direction and a center turn lane. Transportation officials reserved the outer edges of the street for parking in many places, and engineers did not build parking pavement to the same standard as the street’s center. When transportation officials removed parking to add another travel lane in each direction, they did not update the road’s supporting base, leading to premature wear. Consequently, unlike many repaving projects that grind off the top layer of asphalt and replace it with a fresh mixture of aggregate and bitumen, this project requires more significant work in the outer lanes of the former State Highway. Crews working on this project will need to remove the outer lanes to their base layer and reengineer them to support the weight of moving vehicles before repaving the entire surface. The project calls for 13 inches of new asphalt pavement on top of the new road base, which can support freight and buses.

Infographic depicting the paving process for the 82nd Avenue major maintenance project, outlining six steps: excavate and pave, grind and pave, and construct median center islands, along with planting trees.
Northbound view of 82nd Ave, a five-lane street with two lanes in each direction and a center turn lane. Graphic courtesy PBOT.

The results will provide a smoother road surface that should last longer before requiring future repairs. It will also endure the new usage requirements proposed by the TriMet 82nd Avenue Transit Project that seeks to transform the 72 bus line into a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system under TriMet’s FX (Frequent Express) moniker. This enhanced transit service will use 60-foot articulated hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses that will serve 82nd Avenue. On February 13th, project designers were allowed to moved forward in developing 7 miles of Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes along most of Portland’s portion of 82nd Avenue. With high-capacity vehicles, modern stations, traffic signal priority, and, now, transit priority on the outer lanes of 82nd Avenue, this updated project scope will shorten travel times for BRT riders and increase capacity, but place higher demands on the outer lanes of the roadway.

Construction crew working on a road, using a milling machine to remove asphalt, with several trucks lined up for material transport.
Crews grinding down the top layer of asphalt on previous project

PBOT anticipates work continuing through July, with contractors working on the western lanes first before transitioning to the eastern lanes. Crews will start on the outside lane, then move to the inside lanes on each side. One lane in each direction will remain open during the majority of the work. The final phases of repaving will create concrete median islands with space for street trees in select areas. Landscapers will plant those trees later this fall, when rainwater can help establish healthy root growth. Financial support from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) is helping the transportation agency plant more than 175 trees along 82nd Avenue as part of the 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project. Planners expect the shade from these trees will mitigate the impact of extreme heat events, which particularly raise temperatures in paved spaces.

View of a street under construction with traffic barriers and cones in place. Cars are lined up along the side of the road, and there are construction fences visible on the sidewalk.
2025 82nd Ave repaving

Drivers should expect delays in this area and always follow the crew’s instructions, as people entering and exiting adjacent businesses will require assistance to navigate the construction zone. This roadwork is just one of many PBOT projects underway, all aimed at creating a safer and more stable street. Current projects will extend throughout 2026. Funding for some of the ongoing work comes from the American Rescue Plan Act, which has a deadline of December 31st, 2026, to complete the funded work.

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Infrastructure

SE 82nd Ave Repaving from Clinton to Brooklyn Starting Oct 6

Starting on Monday, October 6th, drivers using SE 82nd Avenue should anticipate two weeks of traffic disruption between SE Clinton and Brooklyn streets as crews from Raimore Construction continue an August repaving project. The contractor, working with the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), will close lanes of the busy roadway for repaving from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. One overnight shift will begin at 10 p.m. on Friday, October 17th, and last until 7 a.m. Saturday morning. During the project, barriers will consolidate 82nd Avenue traffic to one lane in each direction.

A view of a damaged section of SE 82nd Avenue showing cracked pavement and construction cones, indicating ongoing roadwork.
Side view of 82nd Ave with outer lane removed, showing concrete base layer under asphalt

PBOT encourages all street users to find alternate routes, take transit, or otherwise avoid driving through the worksite during this repaving project. This past summer, Raimore Construction completed similar road-surface repairs on the 82nd Avenue pavement and replaced failing sections of the roadway north of SE Clinton Street. At peak times, merging delays through that repaving worksite significantly impacted travel times. This roadwork supports ongoing safety and maintenance upgrades on 82nd Avenue required to address deferred maintenance issues identified after the jurisdictional transfer of the former state Highway from the Oregon Department of Transportation to PBOT on June 1st, 2022.

Diagram illustrating the paving process for the 82nd Avenue major maintenance project, depicting steps for excavation, grinding, and paving along with construction of median center islands and tree planting.
Paving stages graphic courtesy PBOT

Unlike many repaving projects that only grind off the top layer of asphalt and replace it with a fresh mixture of aggregate and bitumen, this project requires more significant work in the outer lanes. In its early stages, 82nd Avenue initially supported only three lanes of traffic, with one lane for vehicles traveling in each direction and a center turn lane. Transportation officials reserved the outer edges of the street for parking, and engineers did not build parking pavement to the same standard as the street’s center. When transportation officials removed parking to add another travel lane in each direction, they did not update the road’s supporting base, leading to premature wear. Crews working on this project will need to remove the outer lanes to their base layer and reengineer it to support the weight of vehicles in motion above it before repaving the whole surface. The results will provide a smoother road that should last longer before requiring future repairs.

Map showing the Fubonn Shopping Center area with alternative business access routes during construction on SE 82nd Avenue. Highlights southbound traffic using SE Brooklyn Street and northbound traffic using SE Woodward Street.
Fubonn Shopping Center Alternate Access on SE 85th Ave courtesy PBOT

Ongoing roadwork on 82nd Avenue near Fubonn Shopping Center, located at 2850 SE 82nd Avenue, has impacted customer access to shops in the complex. Newly created alternate access to Fubonn on SE 85th Avenue is available from SE Brooklyn Street. PBOT and shopping center management encourage visitors to use the eastern entrance during construction, instead of deferring trips. The collection of small businesses there depends on consistent income from regular customers. Paving project planners anticipate crews will complete this phase of work by Saturday, October 18th. This roadwork is weather-dependent, so the scheduled repaving dates may shift, or crews could extend the project’s duration. TriMet’s website does not currently list any stop closures for the 72 bus line, but transit riders using this route should check for service impacts and stop closures before heading out between October 6th and 18th.

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Infrastructure

SE 82nd at Division Paving Two weeks in August

Drivers using SE 82nd Avenue and SE Division Street should anticipate two weeks of traffic disruption starting on Monday, August 4th. Crews from Raimore Construction working with The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) will close lanes for repaving from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday during the project, with two Friday night work times from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Saturday. That overnight construction occurs on August 8th to 9th and August 15th to 16th, when the project planners estimate the repaving work will conclude. During the traffic disruption, barriers will consolidate 82nd Avenue to one lane in each direction, and flaggers will prohibit left turns onto Division Street during working hours.

Traffic signal at the intersection of SE 82nd Avenue and Division Street, showing vehicles waiting at a red light and a pedestrian crossing.

This roadwork supports ongoing safety and maintenance upgrades on 82nd Avenue required to address deferred maintenance issues identified after the jurisdictional transfer of the former state Highway from the Oregon Department of Transportation to PBOT on June 1st, 2022. Unlike many repaving projects that only grind off the top layer of asphalt and replace it with a fresh mixture of aggregate and bitumen, this project requires more significant work in the outer lanes. In its early stages, 82nd Avenue initially supported only three lanes of traffic, with one lane for vehicles traveling in each direction and a center turn lane. Transportation officials reserved the outer edges of the street for parking, and engineers did not build parking pavement to the same standard as the street’s center. When transportation officials removed parking to add another travel lane in each direction, they did not update the road’s supporting base, leading to premature wear. Crews working on this project will need to remove the outer lanes to their base layer and reengineer it to support the weight of vehicles in motion above it before repaving the whole surface. The results will provide a smoother road surface that should last longer before requiring future repairs.

Diagram illustrating the paving process for the 82nd Avenue major maintenance project, depicting steps for excavation, grinding, and paving along with construction of median center islands and tree planting.
Paving graphic courtesy PBOT

PBOT expects the early August work to create significant traffic impacts, with the greatest delays occurring during the morning and evening commutes. All street users should anticipate delays, including pedestrians and transit users. Crews will turn off the traffic signal at SE 82nd Avenue and Division, and flaggers will direct traffic through the intersection. North and southbound drivers on 82nd Avenue will only have the option to travel straight or turn right at SE Division Street. Excavation work on the outer lanes will temporarily block some business driveway access. Raimore Construction representatives will work with affected properties to limit workplace disruptions, and drivers must follow worker directions in the worksite to remain safe and not cause damage by driving into an unsafe space.

View of SE 82nd Avenue showing traffic cones and construction barriers alongside the road, indicating ongoing repaving work.

Repaving will begin on the west side of SE 82nd Avenue and transition to the east side of the street midway through the project. PBOT anticipates that at least one travel lane in each direction will remain open. Businesses on 82nd Avenue will remain open during construction. However, locations closest to the roadwork should expect dust, noise, and vibrations from the heavy equipment working in the area. Street sweeping equipment will traverse the site to remove construction debris. TriMet’s website does not currently list any stop closures for the 72 bus line, but transit riders should check for service impacts before heading out between August 4th and 16th.

Update August 5,2025: TriMet stopes in the area re closed with the following message about temporary stop locations. “Through Friday, August 8, no service to the southbound stops at 2200 Block 82nd (Stop ID 7923), SE 82nd & Clinton (Stop ID 7948) and SE 82nd & Division (Stop ID 7958) due to construction. Use the temporary stops approx. 400 ft north of 2200 Block on utility pole, and approx.500 ft south of Clinton on utility pole.”

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Infrastructure

SE 82nd Ave Repaving for a Smoother More Stable Street

Raimore Construction, working with the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), will continue road reconstruction and repaving along SE 82nd Avenue between SE Mill and Harrison Streets over the next few weeks. Crews have already repaved half of the project area, creating a smooth asphalt surface for the two southbound lanes from SE Mill Street to just past SE Harrison Street. Construction markers direct motorists to share the completed section of roadway, allowing a single lane in each direction until workers complete the equivalent northbound lanes.

Construction scene on SE 82nd Avenue with road work barriers and uneven asphalt surface near Mocha Express.
Outer lane of SE 82nd Ave with hydraulic breaker hammer driven holes ahead of demolition

Unlike many repaving projects that grind off the top layer of asphalt and replace it with a fresh mixture of aggregate and bitumen, this project requires more significant work in the outer lanes of the former State Highway. In its early stages, 82nd Avenue initially supported only three lanes of traffic, with one lane for vehicles traveling in each direction and a center turn lane. Transportation officials reserved the outer edges of the street for parking, and engineers did not build parking pavement to the same standard as the street’s center. When transportation officials removed parking to add another travel lane in each direction, they did not update the road’s supporting base, leading to premature wear. Crews working on this project will need to remove the outer lanes to their base layer and reengineer it to support the weight of vehicles in motion above it before repaving the whole surface. The results will provide a smoother road surface that should last longer before requiring future repairs.

Construction site featuring a yellow Komatsu excavator working near road repair barriers.
Raimore Construction crews removing the northbound SE 82nd Ave outer lanes for reconstruction

This roadwork connects to a recently completed update on 200 feet of SE Mill Street east of SE 82nd Avenue. That project constructed new sidewalks on SE Mill Street in this area, which previously lacked curbs and a dedicated pedestrian walkway. PBOT added wide sidewalks on both sides of the street, featuring tree wells for future street tree planting, which creates a safer segment for the bike greenway and a safe route to school path that runs along this street. Crews also reconstructed the road surface from the base up to replace the pothole-laden street with a new, smooth surface. However, SE Mill Street east of this site, up to 89th Avenue, still lacks curbs and sidewalks but features mature trees lining the somewhat degraded asphalt road surface.

Freshly repaved street along SE 82nd Avenue, featuring new sidewalks on the left side, parking spaces, and surrounding greenery.
SE Mill Street looking east form SE 82nd Avenue showing new sidewalks roadway

Similar to the work on SE Mill Street, PBOT contractors have added new sidewalk segments along the east side of SE 82nd Avenue from SE Division Street to a mid-block pedestrian crossing. Other sidewalk repairs in the area have improved conditions for people walking or rolling along the street’s edge. This collection of updates on the well-traveled north-south connector is part of the 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project —Part of the Building a Better 82nd initiative created to address deferred maintenance issues identified after the jurisdictional transfer of 82nd Avenue from the Oregon Department of Transportation to PBOT on June 1st, 2022.

Drivers should expect delays in this area and follow the crew’s instructions, as people entering and exiting adjacent businesses will require assistance to navigate the construction zone. This roadwork is just one of many PBOT projects underway, all aimed at creating a safer and more stable street. Current projects will extend throughout the year and into 2026. Funding for some of the ongoing work comes from the American Rescue Plan Act, which has a deadline of December 31st, 2026, to complete the funded work.

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Disclosure: The author of this article served on the Building a Better 82nd Community Advisory Group

Construction, Infrastructure

82nd Ave Lane Closures

Over the next few weeks, contractors with Raimore Construction will continue in-street work along SE 82nd Avenue and repair select pavement sections, requiring lane closures north of the SE Woodward Street intersection. During construction, an alternate driveway entrance to the Fubonn Shopping Center on SE 85th Avenue will allow customers access to the retail complex.

Construction scene on SE 82nd Avenue featuring a Komatsu loader and traffic barriers near Fubonn Shopping Center.

Lane closures in this area have become more common as crews working with the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) continue building street elements as part of the Building a Better 82nd initiative’s 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project. Currently, contractors are installing traffic separators and median islands north and south of SE Division Street, along with several underground updates to support the road improvements.

A view of SE 82nd Avenue showing a minivan on the road, a recently cut tree stump on the sidewalk, and a utility box. Markings on the pavement indicate ongoing construction work in the area.
Trees PBOT cut down in front of Fubonn Shopping Center making way for reconstructed sidewalks, new trees, and other upgrades.

During recent updates on SE 82nd Avenue at SE Woodward Street, crews cut down sidewalk-planted street trees that the city says would not survive construction planned in the work zone. The work includes corner reconstruction featuring Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps, updated traffic signal hardware, new trees, reconstructed sidewalks, and refreshed high-visibility crosswalk markings. PBOT anticipates crews will complete the project by December 2026.

A future TriMet project at this intersection will also add new bus station platforms as part of the planned FX (Frequent Express) bus rapid transit project, expected to open in 2029.

Map showing SE 82nd Avenue and SE Woodward Street, with lane closures and alternate driveway to Fubonn Shopping Center indicated.
Graphic from the 82nd Avenue Transit Project 15% Design Proposal, courtesy TriMet

Although PBOT did remove some mature trees, they intend to add 175 trees in the fall of 2026 as part of this project. Landscapers will plant trees or other plantings in sidewalk tree wells and some median islands in the center of the street. Portland’s Urban Forestry group selected drought-tolerant varieties of trees for this project that should grow to form a large canopy along the street’s edge. These include several oak varieties, Platanus acerifolia ‘Morton Circle,’ Heritage River Birch, Incense Cedar, Ginkgo ‘The President’, Ginkgo’ Magyar ‘, and Willamette Valley Ponderosa Pine. A PBOT contractor will maintain the new trees for five years to ensure they are well established.

Construction worker in a safety vest operating equipment on a roadway, with traffic cone and heavy machinery in the background surrounded by trees.

The primary funding for this work comes from Federal, State, and City sources committed during the jurisdictional transfer of 82nd Avenue from the Oregon Department of Transportation to PBOT on June 1st, 2022. Drivers should use caution when traveling through work sites along 82nd Avenue. People traveling to the Fubonn Shopping Center should consider using the new entrance on SE 85th Avenue for easier access and more parking options. Planners expect construction in this area, including repaving from SE Mill to Brooklyn Streets, to continue into October.

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Disclosure: The author of this article serves on the 82nd Avenue Transit Project Community Advisory Committee (CAC).

Update May 23, 2025: Updated the link to the Major Maintenance Project’s Draft Final Concept Design PDF to the project webpage. Updated photo caption and article text to mention tree removal will support PBOT’s reconstruction of sidewalks, and the planting of new trees.

Construction, Infrastructure

Sidewalk Infill on SE 82nd North of Division

Crews with Raimore Construction are creating a new paved sidewalk on the east side of SE 82nd Avenue north of SE Division Street. The work will replace mostly asphalt pedestrian walkways with standard city concrete sidewalks that better connect pedestrians to a pre-existing rectangular rapid-flashing beacon (RRFB) enhanced mid-block crossing. When completed, pedestrians will gain over 300 feet of accessible walkway with defined driveway access points.

This work is part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Building a Better 82nd initiative and its 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project. Since the jurisdictional transfer of 82nd Avenue from the Oregon Department of Transportation to PBOT on June 1st, 2022, planners have worked to implement safety improvements and address deferred maintenance along the seven-mile stretch of roadway. This short section of sidewalk infill addresses one of many areas on the former State Highway where legacy infrastructure leaves people outside of cars more vulnerable to injury. The previous asphalt walkway created a fuzzy line between where the sidewalk starts and the parking lot ends. It also allowed driveway curb cuts to extend into the pedestrian zone wider than needed so drivers could turn into the business parking area in unpredictable spots. The sloped surface of the asphalt could become challenging for people who use assistive mobility devices and limited access.

 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project Draft Design graphic courtesy PBOT

The sidewalk conditions directly to the north and south of this infill project are of varying conditions and widths but at least adhered to general sidewalk standards. The intersection of SE 82nd Avenue and Division Street is a frequently used transit corridor, and many people need to use the sidewalks in this area to connect or transfer from the TriMet 72 and FX 2 lines. This location is also directly across the street from Portland Community College’s Southeast campus, which has the potential to generate substantial foot traffic when students attend in-person classes.

Sidewalk work is underway in front of Taboo Video at 2330 SE 82nd Avenue. Work will continue south along the east side of SE 82nd Avenue. Drivers should anticipate curbside lane closures during the project and follow flagger directions to allow business access during construction. Pedestrians should use SE 82nd Avenue’s west sidewalk or follow the sidewalk detour around the worksite. Crews working for PBOT will install additional in-street extended median islands in the center turn lane at a future date.

Update March 25th, 2025: Crews continue adding new sidewalk working south towards the recently rebuild segment in front of Pacific Plaza.

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Community, Construction, Infrastructure

82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Breaks Ground

On August 22nd, officials and invited guests gathered for the 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project groundbreaking ceremony. Speakers looked toward the future of the former state highway while acknowledging the decades-long work needed to achieve that vision. This collection of improvement projects along 2.5 miles of 82nd Avenue will invest $55 million towards repairs needed to increase safety and improve road conditions. Work now underway represents a significant portion of the $185 million allocated to updates along the commercial corridor, and the community has an opportunity to shape the next wave of project priorities through a survey.

PBOT provided rendering of potential 82nd Avenue streetscape after years of development and improvements to transit

Projects currently underway or entering the construction phase will deliver 14 new pedestrian crossings and eight new traffic signals. Road crews will repave four miles of 82nd Avenue, and workers will upgrade street lighting for better visibility on both sides of the street. People can expect sidewalk reconstruction in limited areas, with upgraded curb ramps to meet modern accessibility standards and stormwater handling improvements along the road’s edge. Mid-street medians and left-turn controlling infrastructure in specific locations will address safety needs while allowing customers access to businesses. In an effort to increase the tree canopy, contractors will plant trees and other foliage in medians and along sidewalks where street width and underground utility obstructions allow space.

From left to right Zachary Lauritzen, JJ Kunsevi, Jacob Loeb, Commissioner Mingus Mapps, and Rep. Khanh Pham (photo by Nancy Chapin)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is hosting an online Open House to help people learn more about these projects and future enhancements planned on and around 82nd Avenue. Raimore Construction is leading work along the corridor, which will extend through Fall 2026. The current 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Construction Schedule is available online.

Disclosure: The author of this article serves on the Building a Better 82nd Community Advisory Group and spoke at the August 22nd groundbreaking.

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Jacob Loeb

Speakers seen in main photo from right to left: PBOT Director Millicent Williams, State Representative Khanh Pham, Jacob Loeb – 82nd Avenue Business Association, JJ Kunsevi – Student Representative to the Portland Public Schools Board of Education and a Senior at McDaniel High School, Jeff Moreland Sr. – Raimore Construction, and Zachary Lauritzen – Oregon Walks. Photo by Nancy Chapin

Entertainment, Event, Food and Drink, Infrastructure

A SE Division Party on Saturday

TriMet will host a grand opening celebration for the new FX2-Division bus line this Saturday. Activities will span three festival locations in SE Portland and Gresham. Each site features entertainment, prize giveaways, and food vendors. Attendees can take unlimited free rides on the new articulated FX buses along the route between noon and 6 p.m. on September 17th. The new service begins regular operation on Sunday the 18th, offering high-capacity and fast bus service along Division Street. Montavilla residents should arrive to the event at the SE 82nd and Division stop near Portland Community College, located at 2305 SE 82nd Avenue.

Raimore Construction partnered with TriMet for this Grand Opening Celebration. The construction company is the prime contractor for TriMet’s Division Transit Project. As a minority-owned firm, this project represents the largest contract awarded to a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in Oregon. It is a notable success for the City’s Inclusive Contracting initiatives.

Raimore Construction President Jeff Moreland speaking, TriMet Interim General Manager Sam Desue, Jr and Division Transit Project Director Michael Kiser left. April 3, 2021

TriMet posted full schedules for each event location on its website. Guests are encouraged to take the bus between each celebration site at OMSI Station, PCC Station, and the Gresham Farmers’ Market. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to a giant “paint-by-numbers” mural project. Event coordinators placed sections of the mural project at each of the three event sites. Cascade Behavioral Health building on SE 42nd and Division will host the completed public art project.

Attendees should plan a long day exploring SE Division Street and experiencing the new FX bus service. Drivers in the area should anticipate a change in bus operation beginning tomorrow as the new extended transit platforms go into service with more frequent service. Bus riders not attending the events should plan for higher than usual usage of the number 2 bus route. However, the new higher-capacity vehicles should accommodate the surge in demand.

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Jacob Loeb

Title images courtesy of TriMet

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Construction, Infrastructure

Lane Closures at SE 92nd and Division

Today, road crews closed multiple lanes of traffic along SE 92nd Avenue and Division Street to repave the intersection. Over the last several weeks, workers have reconstructed corner curb ramps at this junction as part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Outer Division Safety Project. This fresh layer of asphalt will smooth and level the roadway, erasing the rough seams caused by recent construction.

All users of this intersection should practice caution and patience while navigating this area. Drivers should expect delays as crews divert traffic around the worksite, and pedestrians may need to detour to other crossings. PBOT expects repaving work to continue through Friday, August 12th.

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Repaving and New Signals on SE Division

Road crews repaved a section of SE Division Street between SE 87th and 82nd Avenue this week. Workers redirected traffic, reducing the road to one travel lane in each direction and closing some side street access. This current activity marks the final stages of the combined TriMet Division Transit Project and the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Outer Division Safety Project. Over the next month, repaving efforts will continue up to SE 92nd Avenue, and crews will activate new traffic signals on SE Division Street from SE 80th to 174th Avenues.

Initially, the two projects lacked ADA corner ramp restoration and repaving between SE 82nd to 92nd Avenues. PBOT was issued additional funding to repair the pavement in this area and enhance sidewalk accessibility. Crews will complete the final striping along the corridor after completing the pavement restoration this summer.

PBOT Posted schedule for reaming SE Division Street work

As part of its project, PBOT added many new or improved traffic signals to enhance safety for pedestrians and vehicles crossing SE Division. Within the Montavilla area, crews from Raimore Construction built three new controlled intersections and upgraded older signals at SE 92nd Avenue. Traffic lights at the new controlled intersections are in various stages of completion. SE 80th Avenue and Division Street is complete, with new lights hung on pole-attached mast arms. The lights are shrouded with Signal Head Covers, awaiting activation.

Signaled intersection at SE Division and 80th Ave

Signal work is needed at two of the new traffic-light-controlled intersections. SE Division and 89th Avenue, along with SE Division and 84th Avenue, are awaiting traffic head installation. Based on PBOT timelines, staff should activate all three new controlled intersections sometime in July. Traffic signals will turn on in sequential order, from east to west. The change may catch some regular commuters off-guard, as it will break up previously uninterrupted thoroughfares, requiring greater driver attention to the road.

Signaled intersection at SE Division and 89th Ave

After repaving work completes, painters will re-stripe the road and add protected bike lanes in each direction of SE Division Street. The enhanced cycle route spans SE 80th to 174th Avenues and utilizes vertical delineator wands, raised dividers, and some parking lane buffer zones.

Signaled intersection at SE Division and 84th Ave

Expect lane closures and delays as repaving work continues over the next two weeks. Later this month, drivers should prepare for new traffic-light-controlled interactions to become active in the area. By the end of summer, crews should complete all work on SE Division Street, and in September, rapid bus service will begin on the new Trimet FX line.

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Jacob Loeb

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