Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
Source: KATU
The project involves replacing the current Burnside Bridge in Multnomah County with a new structure designed to withstand a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. The project includes enhancements to transit access such as new and reconstructed bus stops, pedestrian refuge islands, sidewalk reconstruction, bike lanes, and ADA accessibility upgrades. It is one of Oregon's largest earthquake resilienc
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Road, Bridge, Car parking, Government, Automotive
- Location
- Portland, Oregon, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- KATU
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Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves replacing the current Burnside Bridge in Multnomah County with a new structure designed to withstand a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. The project includes enhancements to transit access such as new and reconstructed bus stops, pedestrian refuge islands, sidewalk reconstruction, bike lanes, and ADA accessibility upgrades. It is one of Oregon's largest earthquake resilience initiatives. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Oregon |
City | Portland |
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Source | KATU |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Road, Bridge, Car parking, Government, Automotive |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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