Morrison Bridge Reopening Postponed To Sunday, Aug. 6

PORTLAND, OR — The Morrison Bridge will not reopen Friday, Multnomah County officials said in a Thursday announcement. Instead, the bridge is expected to reopen Sunday, Aug. 6, by 8 p.m.

The bridge was previously closed to allow crews to pour concrete on the east lift span deck, officials said, but additional time was needed to allow the concrete to set.

The closure will continue to affect commuters traveling via car, bicycle, and on foot. The following detours will remain in place:

• Ramps between the Morrison Bridge and Interstate-5 and Interstate-84 will be closed, except for the ramp from the Morrison Bridge westbound to I-5 north.
• Motorists can access I-84 eastbound at Northeast Grand Avenue and Northeast Everett Street.
• I-5 north can be accessed from the west side via I-405 north at the Fremont Bridge. Eastside access is from the ramp at Northeast Broadway and North Williams Avenue.
• To access downtown from I-5 south or I-84 west, I-5 south drivers can exit at the Rose Quarter/Broadway Bridge and I-84 westbound drivers can exit at Rose Quarter/Weidler exits.
• I-5 south traffic can access the onramp to Highway 99E/U.S. 26.

Another closure is expected in September when crews begin pouring concrete on the west lift span deck, officials said. The whole project should be completed by October.

Click here for more information on the Morrison Bridge project.

Photo Courtesy: Multnomah County