Construction updates and project timeline

Updated: June 10, 2025

Noise Notice

In mid-May, loud pile driving work will occur at the base of a bridge support near OR 99E during the day (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.) for approximately four weeks. Noise from pile driving will be most noticeable in Oregon City but will carry across the river and may be heard in West Linn. This pile driving is necessary to build the foundation for the upcoming widening of the Abernethy Bridge.

People who live and work in the project area will hear noise from construction equipment and vehicles, bridge demolition, and other construction-related noise sources. Residents in the vicinity of the construction area should anticipate elevated noise levels while this work is occurring.

A 24/7 nighttime noise hotline is available at: 503-276-7809.

Willamette Falls Drive: Daytime lane closures from Thursday, June 12 through Friday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

I-205

  • Nighttime southbound lane closure from Tuesday, June 3 to Friday, June 6 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Southbound auxiliary lane closure from Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20

OR 99E

  • Pedestrian detours

OR 43

  • Nighttime full ramp closure from OR 43 to northbound I-205 on Thursday, June 19 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (see detour map)

  • Lane closure at I-205.

  • Pedestrian detours.

Ongoing construction impacts

Traffic

  • OR 43 northbound single lane closure with trucks leaving and entering the highway.

  • Clackamette Drive single lane closure with temporary signal and flagger.

  • Jon Storm Park parking lot under the Abernethy Bridge closed during construction.  

  • Local roads will experience lane closures and traffic restrictions during construction.  

Noise

  • People who live and work in the project area will hear noise from construction equipment and vehicles, pile driving, bridge demolition, and other construction-related noise sources. 

  • 24/7 Noise Hotline: 503-276-7809. This number is available for nearby residents and businesses to help resolve any ODOT noise-related concerns 24 hours a day. 

  • For more information see project noise study »

Light

  • Stationary lights with low lumens will be placed in the river to alert boaters.

River

  • The Willamette River remains accessible during Abernethy Bridge construction; the Sportcraft Boat Ramp is open.

  • 'No wake' zones are in place during 2024 through the bridge construction area on the Willamette River. 

  • River users will notice several large barges anchored in the river and are required to stay 200 feet away from them. River users are urged to use extreme caution, and all boats must travel between the green and red buoys. 

Bike and Pedestrian

  • Bike and pedestrian routes through construction zones are in place. People walking and riding a bike need to use caution when traveling through the project area. Follow signs and stay alert.

  • OR 43 and OR 99E bike and pedestrian access restrictions.

Transit

  • No impacts.

Watch to learn about recent project developments.

Video of television interview with project leaders.

Project timeline 

Construction began in the summer of 2022 and is expected to conclude in 2026.