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What's New with PDX Next (Week of May 26)

 

Something to Smile About in May

Last Tuesday night, the final piece of the nine-acre mass timber roof slid into place – a huge (and we mean HUGE) milestone in Phase 2 of the new PDX. Curious what that looked like? Watch part of the install unfold from above, below, and every glorious angle.

An accomplishment this big couldn’t be done so safely and successfully without the work of an incredible team. Congratulations to all – you nailed it. (And craned it.)

Next up: Building more of what you love underneath the roof – more comfort, better flow, local food, and fun. Get ready!

Construction Impacts to Expect: May 26 - June 1

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Information Booths: Crews are installing new air handling units in the mechanical spaces behind the information booths in baggage claim. The north information booth will be closed Monday, June 2, through Friday, Aug. 8, and the south information booth will be closed Monday, June 2, through Friday, Aug. 22. The pedestrian door closest to each location will also be closed. During this time, VIPs will use the south welcome booth. The north welcome booth will also be staffed with VIPs unless there is a greeter group using the space. 

B/C Checkpoint: On Tuesday, May 27, and Wednesday, May 28, crews will shift the construction wall on the secure side of the B/C checkpoint. Employees exiting the sterile area should use the Concourse Connector instead of the bypass doors to reduce congestion in the area. These walls will be in place through January 2026.

Lower Roadway: On Tuesday, May 27, and Wednesday, May 28, all lanes on the lower roadway and access to the transportation plaza will be closed briefly from 1 a.m. to 1:15 a.m. as escalators for the Phase 2 exits are delivered. From 1:15 a.m. to 1:45 a.m., the inner lower roadway lane will remain closed, and traffic will be diverted to the upper roadway. Additionally, the lower north sidewalk will be blocked for two hours and personnel will monitor the security boundary. 

Want the Inside Scoop on Construction at PDX? 

Jen Reynolds with the Port of Portland along with Pat Bifone and Bri Leiblie of Hoffman-Skanska will share the latest construction updates and answer your questions about PDX Next in just 30 minutes. They'll even give you an early look at architectural renderings and behind-the-scenes photos and videos! The next forum is on Tuesday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m.

If you'd like to join this meeting, email PDX People Communications before Monday, May 26 for the meeting link.

Got PDX Next Questions? We've Got Answers

See something you’re curious about or have a suggestion that’s related to PDX Next construction? If you have a comment, question or non-urgent concern, send a note to hello@pdxnext.com.

For immediate safety concerns, call the PDX Communication Center’s non-emergency number at 503.460.4747. For life-threatening issues or medical, fire or police emergencies, call the emergency line at 503.460.4000.