Drivers and pedestrians in Portland are advised to expect significant delays and closures on Sunday, August 10, due to the annual Providence Bridge Pedal event. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced that several Willamette River bridges, along with nearby streets and ramps, will be closed to vehicle traffic for the duration of the event. Some pedestrian routes across bridges will also be detoured.
The eastbound side of the Hawthorne Bridge will close early for event setup at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 9. Additional closures will begin by 6 a.m. on Sunday. Estimated reopening times vary by location:
– The eastbound Hawthorne Bridge is set to reopen at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
– Both Marquam and Fremont Bridges are scheduled to fully close by 5 a.m., reopening by 1 p.m.
– On-ramps to Interstate 405 will also close by 5 a.m., with reopening planned for 1 p.m.
– Eastbound U.S. 26 to southbound I-405 and eastbound U.S. 30 to southbound I-405 are expected to follow the same closure schedule.
– SW Naito Parkway will close from SW Jefferson to NW Couch at 4 a.m., partially reopening from SW Jefferson to SW Harvey Milk at about 10:30 a.m., and from SW Harvey Milk to NW Couch at 1 p.m.
– Westbound Ross Island Bridge will close at 5 a.m., reopening at 11 a.m.
– Two eastbound lanes of Morrison Bridge will close at 5 a.m., reopening at 10 a.m.
– Sellwood Bridge’s southside sidewalk and bike lane will close at 6 a.m., reopening by 9:30 a.m.
– Eastbound Steel Bridge will close at 6:30 a.m., with plans to reopen it by 12:15 p.m.
For current travel conditions and closure updates on Oregon highways, ODOT recommends checking Tripcheck.com (https://www.tripcheck.com/).
Information about the Providence Bridge Pedal can be found on the official event site (https://www.providence.org/lp/bridge-pedal).
ODOT has noted ongoing funding challenges that are affecting its maintenance and operations across the state. However, most planning projects remain underway as they are typically supported through separate programs using state or federal funds that cannot legally be redirected toward maintenance or daily operations.
“While ODOT’s funding crisis is having a profound impact on maintenance and operations, most planning projects will continue. These projects are typically funded through separate programs, often with state or federal funds that are legally restricted to project development, and cannot be used for maintenance or day-to-day operations.”
