Blumenauer Bridge
Blumenauer Bridge | |
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_-_13.jpg) The bridge in August 2022 | |
| Coordinates | 45°31′35.5″N 122°39′31.4″W / 45.526528°N 122.658722°W |
| Locale | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Other name(s) | Sullivan's Crossing |
| Named for | Earl Blumenauer |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | tied arch |
| Total length | 475 feet (145 m)[1] |
| Width | 24 feet (7.3 m)[1] |
| History | |
| Construction cost | $19 million |
| Opened | July 31, 2022[1] |
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The Blumenauer Bridge, formally the Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge, and previously known as Sullivan's Crossing, is a bicycle and pedestrian bridge in Portland, Oregon. United States. The $19 million project spans Interstate 84 and connects the Lloyd District with Kerns in inner northeast Portland.[1] The bridge was originally slated to open in December 2020,[2] but its projected opening was later postponed to the following spring[3] and subsequently to July 31, 2022,[4][5] and the bridge did open on that date.[1]
The bridge uses a tied-arch design and is 475 feet (145 m) long and 24 feet (7.3 m) wide.[6]
Completion of the bridge marks the first portion of the Green Loop to be finished.[7][8]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Gordon, Tim (July 31, 2022). "Blumenauer Bridge opens and pedestrians across I-84 in Northeast Portland". KGW. Archived from the original on August 1, 2022. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
- ^ Theen, Andrew (April 26, 2019). "Earl Blumenauer bridge? Portland commits to naming new bike and pedestrian bridge after congressman". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on November 29, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ "Work on new I-84 bike, pedestrian bridge progressing rapidly". KATU. November 30, 2020. Archived from the original on December 1, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
- ^ "At long last, the Blumenauer Bridge has an opening date: July 31". KGW. June 8, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
- ^ "Save the Date! PBOT opens Blumenauer Bridge July 31, with opening celebration & community event space". Portland.gov. June 8, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
- ^ Gallivan, Joseph (May 10, 2021). "Earl Blumenauer Bridge: Portland nets bike, pedestrian link". Portland Tribune. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
- ^ "Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge". Portland.gov. Archived from the original on February 19, 2025. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "The Blumenauer Bridge is open to the public". Portland.gov. Archived from the original on February 19, 2025. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
External links
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- Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge, City of Portland, Oregon
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