TriMet kicks off three new bus lines (the largest service expansion in many years), with new routes in Beaverton, East Portland, and Gresham.

The new #42 Denney/Hall line skips the congestion of OR 217 and serves Tigard, Washington Square and Beaverton via Southwest Lombard, Denney, Scholls Ferry road and Hall Boulevard.

Line 74-162nd Avenue runs along a new north/south line that goes along 162

The south Gresham-centered route, Line 82-South Gresham runs between Powell and Kane, and includes former portions of lines 81 and 87.

Trimet has made other schedule changes and asks riders to check their routes for updates. Read more about the additional bus lines and changes here: TriMet service changes.

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BROADWAY BRIDGE: The Broadway Bridge will have several test openings 10 a.m.-noon Monday for work related to the Rall Wheel project. Traffic will be cleared between lifts.

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OAK GROVE 8:25 a.m.; Crash on McLoughlin Boulevard at Naef Road, near Putnam High School. Slowing on 99E in both directions there.



Update 8:45 a.m.; Cleared.

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NORTHEAST PORTLAND 8:20 a.m.; Crash reported on Northeast 82nd Avenue and Broadway, just north of I-84.



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MAX BLUE LINE 6:47 a.m.; The TriMet MAX Blue line is delayed up to 15 minutes through 7 a.m. due to a passenger medical issue.



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Union Mills Road north of Mulino will be closed at OR 213 for pavement removal and replacement (weather permitting) from 8 a.m. Monday through 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 5-7. The road will remain open for local traffic and emergency vehicles.

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