Hawthorne Bridge to Close in Early April for Maintenance

TRAFFIC ALERT: The Hawthorne Bridge will close to all motorized vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians on several days in early April for work to install new gear that controls opening and closing of the bridge.

April 2-3 

On Wednesday, April 2, and Thursday, April 3, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day, the Hawthorne Bridge will be closed to all motorized vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians for installation work.

April 5-6

On Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day, the Hawthorne Bridge will be closed to all motorized vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians to test the new operating system.

This work is not weather dependent. 

Use alternative routes and plan for your commute. 

Multnomah County maintains five Willamette River bridges: the Sellwood, Hawthorne, Morrison, Burnside, and Broadway Bridges, as well as the Wapato Bridge over the Multnomah Channel. For information, visit https://www.multco.us/bridges.