Broadway Bridge Closing Monday for Six-Month Repair Project – KXL

PORTLAND, Ore. — One of Portland’s key river crossings is shutting down for months. Beginning Monday, Oct. 13, the Broadway Bridge will close to all vehicle traffic as Multnomah County begins a six-month deck replacement project.

Crews will remove the deteriorating bridge deck, built in 1913, and replace it with new steel panels and streetcar tracks designed to extend the bridge’s lifespan and improve reliability.

The closure, scheduled through April 11, 2026, will affect drivers, TriMet riders, and streetcar service. TriMet’s Line 17 will reroute over the Steel Bridge, while Portland Streetcar passengers should expect up to 40-minute delays as routes shift to Tilikum Crossing.

The south sidewalk will remain open to pedestrians, cyclists, and mobility device users for most of the project. County officials say the work is necessary to keep the lift span balanced and operational for river traffic.