Traffic Advisory: NE Multnomah St Closed Between NE 11th And NE 13th Avenues - 03/14/26
Detour in place for east and westbound travel on NE Multnomah Street
PORTLAND, OR – Portland Water Bureau crews are responding to a main break at NE Multnomah Street and NE 13th Avenue that has caused flooding for approximately three blocks of Multnomah Street in both directions.
At this time, crews do not have an estimate on when the break will be repaired.
The City is advising travelers to avoid the area. There is no through-traffic between NE 11th and 13th Avenues on Multnomah. A flagger is on-scene directing traffic to a detour.
Drivers should use caution while driving in the area. Keep your distance from crews, give flaggers plenty of space, and slow down when traveling through work zones.
Water service impacts
Water service is impacted for many homes and businesses in the area, including Lloyd Center and Lloyd Regal Lloyd Cinemas. Impacted customers may be out of water or asked to boil water for the duration of the repair. If you have yellow or brown water at your tap and are impacted by a discolored water event, there is guidance on the City’s website. Learn what do to about low water press or discolored water on the Water Quality Line web page.
About the break
Crews are responding to a break in a 16-inch cast iron water main made in 1957. The first team on-site is working to stop the flow of water and pinpoint the location of the break.
About the Portland Water Bureau
The Portland Water Bureau serves water to almost a million people in the Portland area. Portland’s water system includes two great water sources, 54 tanks and reservoirs, and 2,250 miles of pipe. With 600 employees working on everything from water treatment to customer service, the Water Bureau is committed to serving excellent water every minute of every day.
About the Public Works Service Area
The Public Works Service Area keeps Portland running by managing the city’s water, sewer, stormwater, parks and transportation systems. It includes the Bureau of Environmental Services, the Portland Bureau of Transportation, Portland Parks & Recreation, and the Portland Water Bureau. Public Works ensures reliable infrastructure, invests in sustainability, and supports essential services that enhance daily life for Portlanders.
The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. To request these services, or to file a complaint of discrimination, contact 503-823-4000 (311), Relay Service & TTY: 711, or 503-823-8064. Visit Portland Water Bureau’s Disability and Language Access page for more information.
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