FW: NEWS RLS UPDATE: NW Imperial Terrace is closed due to moving earth
Lewis Barrett
January 20, 2012 at 12:15 p.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Dan Anderson
Portland Bureau of Transportation
UPDATE:
NW Imperial Terrace is closed due to moving earth;
SW Skyline remains closed
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced that NW Imperial Terrace was closed to the general public due to evidence of moving earth on the hillside above the street. SW Skyline Boulevard remains closed due to a landslide. All other streets that were closed during the recent storm are now open.
NW Imperial Terrace was closed to the general public between NW Calumet Terrace and NW MacLeay Boulevard at 11:30 a.m. due to moving earth on the hillside above the street. Specifically, the area of the hillside below NW Calumet Terrace and above NW Imperial shows evidence that the ground is moving. PBOT maintenance crewmembers and geotechnical engineers are at the hillside working to assess the situation. The street will remain closed until further notice.
There is no local access to NW Imperial in the closure area due to safety concerns. PBOT asked the general public to observe closures signs and follow direction from city officials at the scene. A map of the area is at http://bit.ly/zERVJb.
SW Skyline Boulevard remained closed between SW Barnes Road and SW Westgate Drive due to a landslide. Signs are in place to direct travelers around the slide area. The road will remain closed until city engineers determine that the hill is stable and city crews have cleaned debris from the roadway.
To report flooded streets, downed trees and other hazards, call PBOT’s maintenance dispatch at 503-823-1700. Emergency updates and information on street closures, highway road conditions, transit schedules and service disruptions are available online at www.publicalerts.org. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
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From: Anderson, Dan
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 8:34 AM
To: Anderson, Dan
Subject: NEWS RLS UPDATE: SW Skyline remains closed; NW Cornell, NE Fremont reopen
January 20, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Dan Anderson
Portland Bureau of Transportation
UPDATE:
SW Skyline remains closed; NW Cornell, NE Fremont reopen
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Bureau of Transportation said SW Skyline Boulevard remains closed due to a landslide, and that NW Cornell Road and NE Fremont Street have reopened. All other streets that were closed during the recent storm are now open.
SW Skyline Boulevard remains closed between SW Barnes Road and SW Westgate Drive due to a landslide. The road will remain closed until further notice and is not expected to reopen overnight. Detour signs are in place to direct travelers around the slide area.
NW Cornell Road reopened between NW Thompson Street and NW Westover Road after downed trees and power lines were cleared.
NE Fremont Street reopened between NE 9th Avenue and NE 12th Avenue after street flooding subsided.
To report flooded streets, downed trees and other hazards, call PBOT’s maintenance dispatch at 503-823-1700. Emergency updates and information on street closures, highway road conditions, transit schedules and service disruptions are available online at www.publicalerts.org.
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From: Anderson, Dan
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 3:02 PM
To: Anderson, Dan
Subject: NEWS RLS UPDATE: W Burnside reopens before evening commute
January 19, 2012 at 3 p.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Dan Anderson
Portland Bureau of Transportation
UPDATE: W Burnside reopens before evening commute;
SW Skyline, NW Cornell, NE Fremont remain closed
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Bureau of Transportation said W Burnside Street has reopened in time to offer outbound commuters an additional route across the West Hills. SW Skyline Boulevard, NW Cornell Road and NE Fremont Street remain closed as crews continue to work to reopen the streets.
W Burnside Street reopened just before 3 p.m. between NW 23rd Avenue and NW Skyline Boulevard after being closed due to water and rocks in the roadway. It closed after 12:30 p.m. today.
SW Skyline Boulevard remains closed between SW Barnes Road and SW Westgate Drive due to a landslide. The road will remain closed until further notice and is not expected to reopen overnight.
NW Cornell Road is closed between NW Thompson Street and NW Westover Road due to downed trees and power lines. It has been reported that drivers are ignoring barricades at NW Westover. The public is advised not to drive past barricades and to follow signs. Driving past barricades is dangerous to both the driver and those working to reopen the street and may be punishable by a $360 citation.
NE Fremont Street is closed between NE 9th Avenue and NE 12th Avenue due to street flooding.
SW Kingston Avenue reopened this afternoon between SW Tichner Drive and SW Fairview Boulevard after being closed since Wednesday due to a downed tree.
To report flooded streets, downed trees and other hazards, call PBOT’s maintenance dispatch at 503-823-1700. Emergency updates and information on street closures, highway road conditions, transit schedules and service disruptions are available online at www.publicalerts.org.
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From: Anderson, Dan
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:00 PM
To: Anderson, Dan
Subject: NEWS RLS UPDATE: SW Skyline is closed due to landslide
January 19, 2012 at 2 p.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Dan Anderson
Portland Bureau of Transportation
UPDATE: SW Skyline is closed due to landslide
W Burnside, NW Cornell, SW Kingston, NE Fremont are closed, expected to reopen today
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Bureau of Transportation said SW Skyline Boulevard, W Burnside Street, NW Cornell Road, SW Kingston Avenue and NE Fremont Street are closed, but expected to reopen today as crews continue to work.
SW Skyline Boulevard is closed between W Burnside Road and SW Fairhaven Drive due to a landslide. The road will remain closed until further notice.
W Burnside Street is closed between NW 23rd Avenue and NW Skyline Boulevard due to water and rocks in the roadway. Crews hope to have the street reopen by the evening commute, but are still experiencing rain as debris washes into the street.
NW Cornell Road is closed between NW Thompson Street and NW Westover Road due to downed trees and power lines. It has been reported that drivers are ignoring barricades at NW Westover. The public is advised not to drive past barricades and to follow signs. Driving past barricades is dangerous to both the driver and those working to reopen the street and may be punishable by a $360 citation.
SW Kingston Avenue is closed between SW Tichner Drive and SW Fairview Boulevard due to a downed tree.
NE Fremont Street is closed between NE 9th Avenue and NE 12th Avenue due to street flooding.
To report flooded streets, downed trees and other hazards, call PBOT’s maintenance dispatch at 503-823-1700. Emergency updates and information on street closures, highway road conditions, transit schedules and service disruptions are available online at www.publicalerts.org.
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From: Anderson, Dan
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 12:54 PM
To: Anderson, Dan
Subject: NEWS RELEASE: W Burnside, NW Cornell, SW Kingston, NE Fremont are closed, expected to reopen today
January 19, 2012 at 12:50 p.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Dan Anderson
Portland Bureau of Transportation
W Burnside, NW Cornell, SW Kingston, NE Fremont are closed, expected to reopen today
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Bureau of Transportation said W Burnside Street, NW Cornell Road, SW Kingston Avenue and NE Fremont Street are closed, but expected to reopen today as crews continue to work.
W Burnside Street is closed between NW 23rd Avenue and NW Skyline Boulevard due to water and rocks in the roadway. Crews hope to have the street reopen by the evening commute, but are still experiencing rain as debris washes into the street.
NW Cornell Road is closed between NW Thompson Street and NW Westover Road due to downed trees and power lines. It has been reported that drivers are ignoring barricades at NW Westover. The public is advised not to drive past barricades and to follow signs. Driving past barricades is dangerous to both the driver and those working to reopen the street and may be punishable by a $360 citation.
SW Kingston Avenue is closed between SW Tichner Drive and SW Fairview Boulevard due to a downed tree.
NE Fremont Street is closed between NE 9th Avenue and NE 12th Avenue due to street flooding.
To report flooded streets, downed trees and other hazards, call PBOT’s maintenance dispatch at 503-823-1700.
Emergency updates and information on street closures, highway road conditions, transit schedules and service disruptions are available online at www.publicalerts.org.
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