Morrison Bridge Lane Closures Begin April 3

PORTLAND, OR – The Morrison Bridge closed four of six traffic lanes Monday, beginning a six-month project to replace the bridge’s failing deck, according to Multnomah County Transportation officials.

Commuters can expect alternating lane closures over the next six months while Hamilton Construction, a Springfield-based contractor, completes the $10.4 million project, officials said.

At 7 a.m. April 3, officials closed the outside eastbound lanes and the ramp from Southwest Naito Parkway. Around 9 a.m., they closed the westbound lanes.

Local news stations quickly reported the traffic backup.

Only two lanes will remain open on the bridge’s south side until a new deck, strong enough to allow trucks and buses to again use the bridge, is installed in October.

For more information, and for up-to-date closure information, visit the Portland bridges website.

Photo Courtesy: Multnomah County