Work on the Abernethy Bridge, the I‑205 span between Oregon City and West Linn, now looks likely to run into the next decade, keeping parts of the riverfront torn up and squeezing parking and trails for years to come. Residents were told this week that landscaping and longer term restoration could continue through 2030, and that some park land may remain in use for construction staging well past the original timetable. The seismic retrofit and lane work began in 2022 and have been repeatedly reshaped by unexpected engineering needs, contract changes and rising costs.
ODOT’s Math: Huge Price Tag, Long Road
According to the Oregon Department of Transportation project page, Phase 1A of the I‑205 improvements, which covers the Abernethy Bridge work,…..