Update on the I-84 Bridges in Troutdale

Currently ODOT has contracted for the construction and replacement of the I-84 east and west bound bridges crossing the Sandy River. This is the largest bridge re-construction project in Oregon. The cost to remove the current bridges and build and replace them with new spans is $73.6 million. Quite a boost to the local economy.

Currently, the plan is to complete the east bound bridge and then divert traffic from the I-84 west bound lanes to cross the new east bound bridge.. This would create two-way traffic.  The west bound bridge would then be removed and construction started to build the new west bound bridge.This will also save construction cost by not building a work bridge for the west bound span.

The new east bound bridge is expected to be open by mid or late September of this year. With the opening of the new east bound span there will also be a pedestrian and bike pathway that is 16 feet wide. This will provide access to one of the most popular parks in the area for hikers. Also this park is especially popular for dog owners.  The park is referred to as 1,000 acres and it was a former Martin cattle ranch.

ODOT has been a great partner in this project.  With their support they helped establish a 911 reverse notification system in case of flooding along the river. 

 Completion date for the project is estimated  to be in the spring of 2014.