UPDATE: NE Multnomah St Remains Closed Near LLoyd Center, But Main Break Impacts Have Subsided. - 03/14/26
NE Multnomah St Closed Between NE 11th and NE 13th Avenues
Detour in place on NE Multnomah Street. Some customers may experience changes in water quality.
UPDATE, 7pm, March 14, 2026:
- The main break plumbing has been repaired
- Work continues to prepare to resume full water service
- Work to restore the street excavation to its original condition continues
- Traffic impacts expected to persist until late evening
UPDATE, approximately noon, March 14, 2026:
- Crews do not have an estimate on when the break will be repaired.
- Street flooding has subsided.
- Lloyd Center Mall is not reporting water service disruptions.
- Regal Lloyd Cinemas does not have water service at this time.
- Other local businesses and properties may have impacts related to the water main break including the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Portland near Lloyd Center
- Information about what to do if you experience discolored water can be found here.
PORTLAND, OR – Portland Water Bureau crews are responding to a main break at NE Multnomah Street and 13th Avenue. NE Multnomah is closed between 11th and 13th Ave. by Holladay Park.
The City is advising travelers to avoid the area. NE Multnomah Street is closed from 11th to 13th Ave. Drivers should use caution while driving in the area. Keep your distance from crews and slow down when traveling through work zones.
Water service impacts
Some homes and businesses have experienced changes in water quality due to the break. If you see yellow or brown water at your tap, there is guidance on the City’s website on the Water Quality Line web page.
About the break
The main break is in a 16-inch cast iron water main made in 1957. The first team on-site has stopped the flow of water and have pinpointed 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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