Traffic Impact
Current Traffic Impacts (from June 7-June 14, 2025): Lane closures with side street closures between SE Foster and SE Lindy nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Construction Impacts
Work Expected Spring and Summer 2025
- Powering on the lights for the new enhanced pedestrian crossings (RRFBs) so they flash when pedestrians push the button to cross.
- Painting permanent travel lane lines on the new pavement within the project limits on 82nd Avenue from Foster to Thompson.
- Sidewalk work, maintenance hole and utility box adjustments.
Work Completed in 2024
Repaved approximately one mile of 82nd Avenue between SE Foster and SE Ogden with new and improved pavement for a smoother, more durable driving surface. The road currently has temporary striping on the road. Permanent striping will be placed in 2025.
Above: New pavement on 82nd Avenue near Glencoe Road.
Constructed over 50,000 square feet of new concrete sidewalks and driveways for safer and ADA-accessible routes for pedestrians.
Above: New sidewalk at SE Gray Street.
Built four new enhanced pedestrian crossings (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs)) with new pedestrian islands to improve safety and visibility for pedestrians.
Above: New RRFB crossing and new pedestrian island north of the Cooper Street T-intersection.
Upgraded 149 new sidewalk curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards to improve safety and accessibility for all sidewalk users.
Above: New, upgraded ADA sidewalk curb ramp at SE Luther Street.
to improve drainage and extend the life of the underground infrastructure.
During construction, people who live or work near the project work areas may hear periodic construction noise from heavy equipment, construction trucks, and tools such as concrete saws, drills, jackhammers and pavement grinders.
* Night Work
To reduce traffic impacts during the day on SE 82nd Ave., some construction work will occur at night. Nighttime construction noise will take place periodically from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Nighttime Noise Hotline: 503-276-7812
Call our 24/7 nighttime noise hotline to help resolve any ODOT noise-related concerns due to construction.
Other Projects in the Area
City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) – Building a Better 82nd
A critical north-south connection and one of Portland’s high-crash corridors, 82nd Avenue is in urgent need of significant investment to improve safety and address maintenance issues. As of June 2022, the state transferred ownership of 82nd Avenue to the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). For more information please visit the project website.
ODOT's All Roads Transportation Safety Program (ARTS)
The Central ARTS program improves safety at intersections and streets in the central Portland metro area, including a section 82nd Avenue south of Foster Road. For more information please visit the project website.
TriMet's 82nd Avenue Transit Project
TriMet is upgrading bus service on 82nd Avenue to TriMet FX®–Frequent Express. This will bring more service reliability and faster travel times, plus safety and accessibility improvements to the corridor. Visit trimet.org/82nd to learn more.
Tips for Traveling Safely in Work Zones
Orange is your cue! Pay attention when you see orange signs, barrels, cones and barricades.
Obey all speed signs for your safety and the safety of others.
Expect delays—plan for them—and leave early so you can drive safely through the work zone.
Allow extra time when traveling and follow all signs and flaggers for safety.
Travelers should expect delays in the area during construction activities. For the most up-to-date traffic impacts please visit www.TripCheck.com.
Schedule
Construction started in fall 2023 and continues through summer 2025. The project schedule is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen site conditions.