Steel Bridge Construction Begins June 1

Transit and auto traffic will be affected as crews install new MAX tracks

Several TriMet bus lines will be detoured June 1-August 30 for MAX track construction on the Steel Bridge in downtown Portland. And starting June 10, the bridge will be closed to all auto traffic as well. Bicycle and pedestrian access will be maintained during construction.

As part of the I-205/Portland Mall Light Rail Project, new MAX tracks on 5th and 6th avenues are being connected with the existing MAX system on the Steel Bridge.

June 1-August 30: TriMet buses will not use Steel Bridge; detours in place June 10-August 24:

Steel Bridge closed to all vehicles August 2-24: MAX will not cross Steel Bridge; shuttle buses provided.

Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday, except August 2-24, when crews will work every day, 24 hours a day. (Between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., construction noise will be limited.)

Complete transit service information is available at trimet.org. Learn more about the Portland Mall Light Rail Project and get construction updates at the .