Official account for the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Report road hazards 24/7 to 503-823-1700. Learn more at https://www.portland.gov/transportationhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mvtaukodcs2bThe Oregon Department of Transportation's closure of I-5 southbound began a week ago. ODOT and PBOT teams have been monitoring traffic patterns, and we have some observations to share. Details: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/news/2026/9/18/odot-i-5-southbound-closure-week-one-traffic-report-delays-increasing18 Sep 2026 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvtaukodcs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mvt3bxwvl22bTraffic Advisory: Pavement repair on NE Sandy Boulevard, from 14th to 37th Avenues will require lane closures the week of Sept. 21 Eastbound and westbound traffic will remain open, with periodic lane closures, follow flaggers’ instructions Details: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/news/2026/9/18/traffic-advisory-pavement-repair-ne-sandy-boulevard-14th-37th-avenues18 Sep 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvt3bxwvl22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mvqmepj4ks2hOur crews are nearly done with constructing improvements along N Willamette Blvd. between Richmond Ave. and Rosa Parks Way. The next phase of work, installing speed cushions, will require closures of 5 half-mile sections of N Willamette from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., during the weeks of Sept. 21 & Sept. 28. https://www.portland.gov/transportation/news/2026/9/17/traffic-advisory-speed-cushions-coming-n-willamette-boulevard17 Sep 2026 21:36 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqmepj4ks2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mvqcp6wfnd2lWeek one of ODOT’s I-5 Southbound closure is wrapping up and we can’t thank you enough for shifting your trips, Portland! We’re still crunching the numbers, and we are seeing variations from day-to-day, but we have not reached the peak worst-case scenarios of traffic congestion.17 Sep 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqcp6wfnd2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mvobsfdldc2lN Greeley Avenue and Rosa Parks Way is getting a glow up! This summer, contractors working for PBOT have been working on a variety of updates at this intersection--most notably, replacing an aging traffic signal. The project will wrap up at the end of the month. https://www.portland.gov/transportation/pbot-projects/construction/n-rosa-parks-way-greeley-avenue-crossing-signal16 Sep 2026 23:22 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvobsfdldc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mvnzkuvtpk2lN and NE neighbors chose to Shift Their Trip this morning and join the Special Edition: I-5 Closure City Bike Bus! Typically, the City Bike Bus happens every fourth Wednesday of the month, April - September. But because of ODOT's I-5 closure, we've added Special Edition rides to avoid the closure.16 Sep 2026 20:55 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnzkuvtpk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mvl645pmrc22The Special Edition: I-5 Closure N & NE City Bike Bus is happening tomorrow! This special weekly edition of City Bike Bus will operate exclusively on the N University Park and NE Cully City Bike Bus routes every Wednesday, Sept. 16 - Oct. 14. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Sep 2026 17:38 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvl645pmrc22https://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mvl5k4dmds22Lights, camera, action! Yesterday, our signal engineers flipped the switch on the new signal at SE 82nd Avenue and Lafayette Street. The new signalized crossing will help pedestrians and people bicycling get across SE 82nd Avenue.15 Sep 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvl5k4dmds22https://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mvipjfrfbs22See your city in a... LUSH way! Whether it's the smell of evergreen trees in Forest Park, two people chatting as they ride by, or the sound of birds chirping in the morning, taking a ride on a bike activates your senses and makes you see your city in a NEW way.14 Sep 2026 18:11 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvipjfrfbs22https://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mviovz3n4c2uSchool’s back — and neighborhood greenways are helping kids and families get to class safely and on time Driving across a neighborhood greenway? Wait for kids to pass.14 Sep 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviovz3n4c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mvbqb3ykql2pShift your trip during ODOT's I-5 southbound closure and try commuting with the City Bike Bus! We're introducing a Special Edition: I-5 Closure N & NE City Bike Bus for a beginner friendly community ride to downtown. Join every Wednesday during the I-5 closure.11 Sep 2026 23:36 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbqb3ykql2phttps://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mvb6744yzk2pPortland, it’s time to Shift Your Trip! Effective at 10 p.m. tonight, for an estimated five weeks, @oregondot is closing all southbound lanes of Interstate 5, near the Rose Quarter—all hours, all days. Some I-5 ramps and lanes may begin closing as early as 9 p.m.11 Sep 2026 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvb6744yzk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mv7b27plhc2uWe’re counting down to Halloween and with it less than two months away, now is the time apply for a free PBOT Block Party permit to make sure there’s plenty of room for your festivities. Be sure to apply for your permit at least 15 days in advance! https://www.portland.gov/transportation/permitting/portland-streets/halloween-block-parties10 Sep 2026 23:58 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv7b27plhc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mv6qyfez622uCelebrate the final Sunday Parkways of the year, presented by Kaiser Permanente this Sunday, Sept. 13! https://www.portland.gov/transportation/news/2026/9/10/news-release-downtown-sunday-parkways-returns-sept-13-new-public10 Sep 2026 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6qyfez622uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mv6nxjbbn22uHeads up Portland bikers! The repair for North Interstate Avenue between North Tillamook and Russell streets is taking longer than anticipated. Crews could not complete it before ODOT's closure of I-5 and have paused work. Please travel with caution as the road is rough in the bike lane. [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Sep 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6nxjbbn22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mv23byv3lk22PBOT crews installed traffic diverters on N Charleston neighborhood greenway just in time for school to start. This part of N Charleston Avenue is used by kids getting to school on the James John Elementary bike bus. https://www.portland.gov/transportation/pbot-projects/construction/n-charleston-traffic-diversion-pilot-project08 Sep 2026 22:32 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv23byv3lk22https://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3muzrl33ls227See your city in an... UPLIFTING way! Whether you're biking with a furry friend or riding solo, exploring the city by bike is guaranteed to be an uplifting experience! We have over 400 miles of bike infrastructure, including 100 miles of Neighborhood Greenways, making it easy to get around by bike.08 Sep 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzrl33ls227https://bsky.app/profile/pbotinfo.bsky.social/post/3mukyia3ynk2gTraffic Advisory: Paving work begins tomorrow, Sept. 3 on NE 122nd Avenue as PBOT continues investments in maintenance and safety along the corridor Details: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/news/2026/9/2/traffic-advisory-paving-work-begins-ne-122nd-avenue-pbot-continues02 Sep 2026 22:32 +0000at://did:plc:3fahmt6bthhw5tmyd3umga3v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukyia3ynk2g