Construction updates and project timeline

Updated: Jan. 5, 2026

Regional construction impacts

Overnight closure of I-205 across the Abernethy Bridge on Jan. 16 and 17

There are two scheduled nighttime closures of I-205 across the Abernethy Bridge (between OR 99E and OR 43) Jan. 16 and 17. The overnight closure is to install the second of two sign structures on the bridge and remove the old one. The first sign structure was installed earlier this month. Note: This work is weather-dependent.

Details:

  • Overnight closure of I-205 in both directions across the Abernethy Bridge on Friday, Jan. 16 from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Saturday, Jan. 17 from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. 

  • During the overnight closures, the following on-ramps will also close:

    • OR 99E on-ramp to I-205 southbound.

    • OR 43 on-ramp to I-205 northbound. 

  • Lane closures on I-205 in both directions before and after the nighttime full closure.

Local and Regional Detours

  • Regional traffic will bypass I-205 in this section by using detours on OR 224, OR 99E and I-5. 

  • Local traffic can use the Arch Bridge to cross the river. 

Overnight closure of OR 99E under I-205 on Jan. 8 and 9

In order to install bridge girders on the underside of the Abernethy Bridge where it passes over OR 99E in Oregon City, OR 99E will close overnight for two nights. Note: This work is weather-dependent.

Details:

  • Overnight closure of OR 99E in Oregon City in both directions under the Abernethy Bridge on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and Friday, Jan. 9 from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

  • Expect increased congestion in Oregon City near I-205 during the work.

Detours

  • Drivers will be detoured onto I-205 in order to bypass the closure.

  • People walking and bicycling will experience short holds and flagging on OR 99E during the overnight closures but will be able to travel through with delays.

Temporary construction impacts

I-205

  • Nighttime lane closures on I-205 southbound from Monday, Jan. 5 through Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night.

  • Nighttime southbound off-ramp closure to OR 99E (exit 9) on Monday, Jan. 5 and Tuesday, Jan. 6 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night.

Clackamette Drive

  • Nighttime flagging on Clackamette Drive on the following dates:

    • Monday, Jan. 5 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

    • Tuesday, Jan. 6 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

    • Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

    • Thursday, Jan. 8 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

    • Friday, Jan. 9 from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.


Main Street

  • Daytime flagging on Main Street on Monday, Jan. 5 through Friday, Jan. 9 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.

OR 99E

  • Nighttime lane closures Monday, Jan. 5 through Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night.

  • Nighttime on-ramp closures to I-205 southbound on Tuesday, Jan. 6 and Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night (see detour map).

  • Pedestrian detours will be available.

  • Overnight closure of OR 99E in Oregon City in both directions under the Abernethy Bridge on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and Friday, Jan. 9 from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

  • People walking and bicycling will experience short holds and flagging on OR 99E during the overnight closures but will be able to travel through with delays.

OR 43

  • Daytime northbound lane closure at the roundabout beginning Monday, Jan. 5 through Friday, Jan 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Roundabout will remain open to traffic.

  • Pedestrian detours will be available.

Ongoing construction impacts

Traffic

  • OR 43 northbound single lane closure with trucks leaving and entering the highway.

  • Clackamette Drive single lane closure with temporary signal and flagger.

  • Jon Storm Park parking lot under the Abernethy Bridge closed during construction.  

  • Local roads will experience lane closures and traffic restrictions during construction.  

Noise

  • People who live and work in the project area will hear noise from construction equipment and vehicles, pile driving, bridge demolition, and other construction-related noise sources. 

  • 24/7 Noise Hotline: 503-276-7809. This number is available for nearby residents and businesses to help resolve any ODOT noise-related concerns 24 hours a day. 

  • For more information see project noise study »

Light

  • Stationary lights with low lumens will be placed in the river to alert boaters.

River

  • The Willamette River remains accessible during Abernethy Bridge construction; the Sportcraft Boat Ramp is open.

  • 'No wake' zones are in place during 2024 through the bridge construction area on the Willamette River. 

  • River users will notice several large barges anchored in the river and are required to stay 200 feet away from them. River users are urged to use extreme caution, and all boats must travel between the green and red buoys. 

Bike and Pedestrian

  • Bike and pedestrian routes through construction zones are in place. People walking and riding a bike need to use caution when traveling through the project area. Follow signs and stay alert.

  • OR 43 and OR 99E bike and pedestrian access restrictions.

Transit

  • No impacts.

Watch to learn about recent project developments.

Video of television interview with project leaders.

Project timeline 

Construction began in the summer of 2022 and is expected to conclude in 2026.