Construction updates and project timeline
Updated: April 10, 2025
Nighttime Noise Notice
The project has noisy nighttime work planned from Monday, April 7 to Saturday, April 12 and Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 18 from 9:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. There will also be noisy daytime work under the Abernethy Bridge on the West Linn side from Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 25 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
People who live and work in the project area will hear noise from construction equipment and vehicles, bridge demolition, and other construction-related noise sources. Residents in the vicinity of the construction area should anticipate elevated noise levels while this work is occurring.
A 24/7 nighttime noise hotline is available at: 503-276-7809.
I-205
Nighttime lane closures of northbound and southbound lanes (one direction at a time) Monday, Apr. 14 to Friday, Apr. 18 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
OR 43
Nighttime lane closures of northbound lanes Monday, Apr. 14 to Saturday, Apr. 19 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Lane closures at I-205
Pedestrian detours
OR 99E
Nighttime full closure between the I-205 northbound and I-205 southbound ramp interchange on Saturday, Apr. 12 from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. (see detour maps)
Nighttime ramp closure at the I-205 northbound on-ramp Monday, Apr. 14 to Friday, Apr. 18 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Nighttime northbound lane closures Wednesday, Apr. 16 and Thursday, Apr. 17 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Pedestrian detours
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.