News media contact:

John Brady

Portland Bureau of Transportation (503) 577-8236 john.brady@portlandoregon.gov PBOT Travel Advisory: Landslide closes NW Cornell from east of the Audubon Society to NW 30th; closure to last through Monday morning commute

(January 22, 2017) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public that NW Cornell has been closed from east of the Audubon Society to NW 30th. The closure is due to a landslide that occurred Sunday evening. The closure will last through the Monday morning commute and possibly longer.

Because the slide occurred after dark, PBOT engineers have not had the opportunity to fully assess the site. They will conduct this assessment Monday morning. This assessment will determine how long the roadway may remain closed. PBOT will provide an update after the completion of this assessment.

Road closure and detour signs have been placed. PBOT asks the traveling public to obey all road closed and detour signs. Do not move them or drive around them. If drivers ignore the signs, they are potentially putting themselves, other travelers and PBOT crews at risk. With this closure and the fact that West Burnside has only one lane open in each direction, travelers should expect a potentially slower than usual Monday morning commute.



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