FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PORTLAND, ORE. (Aug. 27, 2009) - REVISED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR ROADS NEAR PDX

Three intersection projects will affect traffic in the vicinity of Portland International Airport from Aug. 27 through January 2010. Drivers can expect some delays and are encouraged to drive cautiously and watch for construction signs. These city of Portland projects include new traffic signals, bike lanes and turn lanes.

Aug. 27 to Nov. 15
N.E. Alderwood Road and N.E. 82nd Avenue

• There will be intermittent lane closures during construction. Temporary traffic control measures will be in place.

Sept. 1 to Oct. 31
N.E. Alderwood Road and N.E. Cornfoot Road

• N.E. Cornfoot will be closed to traffic from the intersection of N.E. Alderwood to approximately 1,000 feet west of the intersection.
• N.E. Alderwood will be open to southbound one-way direction, however there will be no access onto Cornfoot from Alderwood. Starting Aug. 29, N.E. 47th Avenue and N.E. Columbia Boulevard will be open to north and south bound traffic and will provide access to Cornfoot Road.

Dec. 1 to Jan. 26, 2010
N.E. Columbia Boulevard and N.E. 47th Avenue

• Construction will begin on N.E. 47th. Two-way traffic will remain with intermittent lane closures. Temporary traffic control measures will be in place.