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(JULY 29, 2022) Some people call Portland the "city of bridges". Now Portland has one more bridge. It is not for cars. It is for only bicycles and people.
The name is Blumenauer Bridge. The name is from Congressman Earl Blumenauer. He is a U.S. Representative from Oregon. He supports more travel by bicycles and walking.
The bridge is at Northeast 7th Avenue. It crosses Interstate 84. It connects Lloyd district and Central Eastside neighborhoods.
The bridge is 475 feet long. The bridge is 24 feet wide. It costs $19 million.
The bridge opens July 31, 2022. There will be parties, tours, parades, and other activities from 8AM to 10PM.
Sources:
“Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge.” Portland.gov, 2022, www.portland.gov/transportation/pbot-projects/construction/congressman-earl-blumenauer-bicycle-and-pedestrian-bridge.
“Opening Day Celebration for the Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge.” Portland.gov, 2022, www.portland.gov/transportation/events/2022/7/31/opening-day-celebration-congressman-earl-blumenauer-bicycle-and.
“Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge.” Portland.gov, 2022, www.portland.gov/transportation/pbot-projects/construction/congressman-earl-blumenauer-bicycle-and-pedestrian-bridge.
“Opening Day Celebration for the Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge.” Portland.gov, 2022, www.portland.gov/transportation/events/2022/7/31/opening-day-celebration-congressman-earl-blumenauer-bicycle-and.
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