Oof. I understand why it needs to happen, but this doesn't bode well for encouraging investment in the central west side.
Portland’s Burnside Bridge to close for 5 years during seismic rebuild, starting in 2027
Due to the instability of the soil on which it stands and the infrastructure on either side of the Willamette River, Multnomah County engineers will essentially be building three new bridges to replace Burnside. Each one will have to connect to the other in a way that ensures they remain standing and functional after a major earthquake.
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