Burnside Bridge getting seismic test in case of Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake
The new bridge will be earthquake-ready, so crews are digging a 10-foot-wide, 125-foot-deep hole to see how concrete supports react during a simulated seismic event.
Multnomah County is drilling a massive hole at Portland’s Waterfront Park ahead of Burnside Bridge rebuild
Since 2016, talk of Multnomah County’s Burnside Bridge rebuild has all been conceptual. Last month, the seismic upgrades ...
Crews dig deep hole in Waterfront Park to put new Burnside Bridge design to the test
Crews are finishing up digging a 125-foot hole to install a test foundation that they'll use to test the earthquake-resistant ...
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Temporary Detour for SW Naito Parkway Commuters Due to Burnside Bridge Work in Portland
Due to county work on Burnside Bridge, a section of the Better Naito bike and pedestrian path will close intermittently on weekdays, with detours via the Waterfront Park.
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Darth Douchebag on a Bike Burnside Bridge
Hey dipshit! I see you riding your lame ass electric bike on the wrong side of the bike lane heading west on Burnside bridge around 4:50 pm all the time. I like to ride on the side bikes are meant ...
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Portland People’s March hoping for ‘peaceful downtown’ ahead of protest Saturday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Hundreds of demonstrators are expected to flood downtown Portland in response to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday. Even as security is being ...
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Portland area's homeless population grew by double digits last year
See Correction/Clarification at the end of this article. Despite efforts to increase affordable housing and keep people housed, the Portland region's homeless population grew by more than 1,000 as ...