Main Street Closing To Repair Thompson Elk Fountain After Minor Truck Collision - 06/18/26
Southwest Main Street closed to vehicle traffic between Southwest 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue
PORTLAND, OR – Beginning Monday, June 22, crews with the Portland Water Bureau are closing Southwest Main Street between Southwest 3rd and 4th avenues. The closure will allow crews to repair minor damage to the Thompson Elk Fountain that was caused by a vehicle collision.
The corner of the fountain basin’s south trough was struck by a truck trailer on April 27. Stone was chipped and surface oil staining occurred where the trailer collided. The fountain remains structurally intact and sound.
To avoid similar damage in the future, vehicles driving this section of Main Street will be limited to no more than 30ft in length.
Bureau crews currently expect repairs to take about two weeks to be completed.
The City is advising drivers to avoid the area. Southwest Main Street between 3rd and 4th avenues will temporarily close beginning next week. Drivers should use caution while driving in the area. Keep your distance from crews and slow down when traveling through work zones. The bike lane along Southwest Main Street will remain open during the repair.
Travelers can stay informed by visiting portland.gov/water/thompsonelk.
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