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Traffic delays on NE Marine Drive


 
 

Levee Evaluations on NE Marine Drive
Expect Delays

(Portland) – Levee Ready Columbia is conducting geotechnical evaluations of the levee along the Columbia River to better understand the risk of flooding from the Columbia River. The work will also help ensure that the levee meets federal standards associated with flood insurance and development regulations.

The work includes the use of drilling equipment to take soil samples from the system of levees that reduce the risk of flooding for over 12,000 acres in north and northeast Portland, Fairview, Gresham, and Troutdale.

This work will result in lane closures and traffic delays on NE Marine Dr. for approximately three weeks (Mondays-Fridays from 7 am to 6 pm), starting the week of February 20, 2017.

Access to businesses and residences will remain open at all times. 

During the work period on NE Marine Drive, segments one lane of traffic will be closed.  A flagging crew will be on site. Marine Drive users are asked to consider alternate routes and to consult navigation, wayfinding, and road condition services such as ODOT’s Trip Check, Google Maps, Waze or similar services for assistance.  
Drilling work will be visible from the Marine Drive multi-use path (40 Mile Loop trail). The work also required some closures of the 40-mile loop trail east of Sundial Road. No additional trail closures are expected.

Stay informed:  
www.leveereadycolumbia.org/drilling
www.facebook.com/leveereadycolumbia

Contact: 
Joel Schoening, Community Affairs Manager
jschoening@mcdd.org
(503) 281-5675
 
 
 
 
 
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Help finish North Portland Tool Library Annex

 

Help the tool library finish the Annex

Support the North Portland Tool Library
Donate today!
Guess what? The North Portland Tool Library has received a generous offer of a matching grant for $2,800 to help complete the beautiful Tool Library Annex! Currently, the Annex walls are up and the roof is on. We’re asking you, our loyal NPTL members, to help us match that $2,800 to get the Annex fully completed and functional. 
Your donation options abound! 
  1.   You can donate via our PayPal page (click the donate button below)
  2. You can opt for the low-tech, personal touch and bring in a check or cash during tool library open hours (Saturdays from 9am – 2pm, and Tuesdays from 5pm – 7:30pm)
  3. You can drop a check-payable to North Portland Community Works-in the mail to: 
North Portland Tool Library 
2209 N. Schofield 
Portland, OR 97217
 
Thanks in advance for helping us put the finishing touches on the Annex. Drop by and take a gander at the progress so far! It’s looking good. 
NPTL is a community service that loans power tools to the people of North Portland.  
The tool library is a project of North Portland Community Works a 501c3, TAX ID: 93-1156762
Thanks in advance for your generous donation!
Your North Portland Tool Library Board 
 
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North Portland Tool Library, 2209 N Schofield St, Basement of Historic Kenton Firehouse, (Enter at side of building),Portland, OR 97217
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TriMet bus line possible changes (including #6 bus)

In 2017–18, we’re focusing on adding and improving connections to jobs and schools.

buses

We want to bring more bus service your way next year, with a focus on a more reliable ride and better connections to jobs and schools.

In 2017–18 we’re proposing to streamline, extend or add service to routes in North Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Milwaukie, Gresham and Troutdale. Before we make any changes, we want to know what you think.

Get the details and weigh in on the proposed changes

Proposed new #6 bus route

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