Category Archives: Sellwood Bridge Update
Sellwood Bridge Update- Gone Fishin’
Again, we have this to report- The Sellwood Bridge construction is moving along. Of course, on a project of this size there’s always more detail for the folks who want to dig deeper, and our Feature article on the Bridge … Continue reading
Sellwood Bridge Update- A Bird’s Eye View Of The Progress
Despite the record-breaking heat, the Sellwood Bridge work is continuing without a hitch. Minimal delays, on schedule, no news-making failures, collapses, or injuries… it’s exactly the way you’d hope a public-works project should proceed, but it makes for some very … Continue reading
Sellwood Bridge Update- A Peek At What’s Coming Up
The third bridge closure went according to the pattern set so far… the inconvenient closure happens, the work goes smoothly, and the bridge opens ahead of schedule. It’s a slightly unexpected, but very nice pattern to have for a gigantic, … Continue reading
Sellwood Bridge Update- Save $200 during the upcoming Bridge Closure
Traffic on the Sellwood Bridge usually runs pretty smoothly despite the construction, but next week will be a little different. The bridge will be closed from Tuesday evening, May 13, until Friday evening, May 16 so a contractor can install … Continue reading
Sellwood Bridge Update- Computers power the reconstruction
There’s a saying that ‘the best vacations make the worst stories’. If nothing goes wrong on your vacation, what do you tell your friends about? You sat undisturbed on the beach for 6 hours before going inside to a good … Continue reading
Sellwood Bridge Update- Movin’ smooth… come on down!
For the fans of our Sellwood Bridge Update, there’s just not too much to tell you. The bridge is still safe, open, and traffic is flowing freely. There are occasional brief delays from the flaggers, but if you’re relaxed in … Continue reading
Sellwood Bridge Update- Rare bridge closure, February 15-19
Please Note: The closure mentioned in this article is for FEBRUARY 2014. The bridge is (most likely) open and functioning right now. The Sellwood Bridge Project is huge, no doubt about it. We’ve been lucky to have a front-row seat … Continue reading
Sellwood Bridge Update- Don’t let the bridge bother you
First, the answer to the big question… the bridge is expected to open again in 2015. Beyond that, with the exception of the big Bridge Move in January, it’s been a pretty quiet year for Sellwood’s Leaning Landmark. The bridge … Continue reading
Sellwood Bridge Update- New traffic signal makes life easier
The Sellwood Bridge Project is continuing quietly along. The project is more than 40% complete with the new bridge on schedule to open in the fall of 2015, and is safe and open in the meantime. The big addition this … Continue reading
Sellwood Bridge Update- A different way to look at things
Another month, more construction on the Sellwood Bridge. It’s still going on, it’s still a little inconvenient, it’s still not unbearable, and it’s still going on for a few more years. In the meantime, we still have in-progress pictures for … Continue reading