Citing ongoing federal uncertainty, County moving forward with design, pushing back construction for Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project
While Multnomah County works to complete key design work for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project, the County will again push out the start of construction in light of ongoing uncertainty around the availability of federal funds.
Previously the County announced construction would start in 2028; a new date has not yet been determined. The project in the meantime will reach what’s called the 60% design milestone by summer 2026.
Completing this work will ensure the project is construction-ready. It’s a proactive approach that will ensure the County is well-prepared to move quickly once the necessary federal funding becomes available. Receiving federal funding is a necessary step that will allow the project to bring family wage jobs to the region and improve seismic resiliency on a regional lifeline route.
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