When completed, this project will make the Abernethy Bridge the first earthquake-ready interstate bridge over the Willamette River in the Portland area. We are also improving on- and off-ramps near the bridge, along with making improvements to local bike and pedestrian routes.

6 days ago · 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.

Abernethy Bridge Improvements will strengthen the Abernethy Bridge to withstand a major earthquake and accommodate a future third travel lane. Once complete, the bridge will be the first earthquake-ready highway structure across the Willamette River in …

ODOT is upgrading the Abernethy Bridge, which spans the Willamette River between Oregon City and West Linn, to withstand a major earthquake and widening it to accommodate a future third travel lane. Additional improvements are being made to the bridge's adjacent on- …

Jan 3, 2024 · Scheduled for completion in 2025, the I-205 Abernethy Bridge Project is ODOT’s most significant highway construction project in over four and a half decades and will be the Portland region’s first earthquake-ready highway bridge across the Willamette River.

Jun 27, 2024 · Just a few miles south of Portland, the Abernethy Bridge is a critical link across the Willamette River between Oregon City and West Linn on I-205. Learn how our engineers have designed the Abernethy Bridge improvements to withstand a Cascadia Subduction Zone quake.

While Oscar the Oscillator has moved on to his next job, his work was essential to building a safer, earthquake-ready Abernethy Bridge. He bored deep into the ground—over 200 feet—to install strong shafts that will support the bridge.

The I-205 Abernethy Bridge Project continues to be a catalyst for regional development and environmental stewardship. As we look toward the future, we remain committed to ensuring the safety of our workers, drivers, and wildlife, while fostering …

A new multi-use path along the riverside of OR 43 from the I-205 southbound exit ramp to the intersection with Willamette Falls Drive. A new rapid flashing beacon and crosswalk to support people walking and bicycling across OR 43 to access Willamette Falls Drive and West A Street.

Feb 5, 2025 · This dashboard shows the Abernethy Bridge Construction Project's progress toward its workforce and contractor diversity goals. It’s updated monthly. The prime contractor, Kiewit Infrastructure West Company, must make a good faith effort to meet these goals by the completion of the Abernethy Bridge construction project.