 Gravel Street Service before and after on SE Ash Street between 73rd and 74th avenues
(Dec. 11, 2025) Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) maintenance crews start servicing residential gravel streets on Monday as part of the city’s Gravel Street Service, provided at no cost to residents and funded by Fixing Our Streets. Crews will be starting in the Richmond, Hosford-Abernethy, Buckman, and Sunnyside area, before moving northward to Southeast neighborhoods north of Division Street, Northeast and North Portland later this month.
The Gravel Street Service improves the condition of the 50 miles of unpaved gravel roads in Portland. These streets are not maintained by the city and deteriorate with regular use. As part of the service, PBOT crews fill in ruts and potholes and grade the streets for a smoother surface. Crews may or may not place new gravel, depending on the condition of the roadway. These smoothed-out streets help people more easily get around their neighborhoods and access their homes.
PBOT started the Gravel Street Service in 2018. Over 5,000 Portland residences are located alongside gravel streets. Crews work on a three-year cycle, working from November through February and tackling all sections of the city each of those three years. Thanks to voters in May 2024 who resoundingly supported a renewal of Portland’s 10-cent per gallon gas tax-funded program, Fixing Our Streets, the program was funded for an additional four years through 2028.
 Click to view a map of the gravel streets that will be serviced during the 2025-26 season.
Residents within the service area will receive a letter informing them when crews will be starting work. Look for door hangers and "No Parking" signs which will be put out a few days beforehand. While crews work, some parking will be limited and traffic restrictions may be needed to do the work safely and efficiently. PBOT crews typically work weekdays from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. In some cases, they may need to do some weekend work. Most streets take about one day, but could take longer depending on the length and condition of the street. Be prepared for dust and noise at times. Residents will always have access to their homes during the project. If you have questions about the project or concerns over local access, talk to one of the crew members, and they will be happy to assist.
Watch a video about Portland’s Gravel Street Service to see crews in action grading and graveling a street:
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