August 2015 NEWS The Southwest Portland Post • 7 New bridge scheduled to open in March; project to continue through November 2016 SELLWOOD BRIDGE By Erik Vidstrand The Southwest Portland Post While most attention is on the grand opening of the Tilikum Crossing in September, work continues steadily on the Sellwood Bridge which is expected to open six months later—March 2016. Work will continue on the project after the opening. According to project manager Mike Pullen of Multnomah County, the entire project won’t be finished until November 2016. Work has begun on building a new shared driveway just south of Freeman NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS By Don Snedecor The Southwest Portland Post Fire bureau responds to garage fire on Florida Street Portland Fire & Rescue responded to 5835 SW Florida St. around 3:15 a.m. on July 3 with reports of a detached garage on fire. When fire crews arrived, they found the entire front of the garage on fire. The garage was located near the house, so fire crews began fighting the garage fire and cooling the side of the house next to the garage. This cooling helped prevent the fire from extending further and causing more damage to the interior of the home. The firefighters had the fire Motors. The new driveway will cross the the Stephens Creek culvert, regional trail, and trolley corridor and go all the way to Macadam Bay. When it opens in March, the old driveways will close. The reason for the new driveway is that Macadam Bay’s current driveway is too close to the onramp to Highway 43 (Macadam Avenue) from the new bridge. At press time, rock fall netting on the west side of Macadam Avenue north of the retaining walls was scheduled to be completed by Aug. 1. Deconstruction of an old pier at the closed Staff Jennings boat dealership has begun. Platforms and pilings are slated for demolition. The area will include a bioswale to treat stormwater under control in 25 minutes. Fire crews remained at the home, cooling hot areas and working with fire investigators for another hour and a half. No injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at $60,000.00. The cause of the fire is under investigation. South Portland to hold health and safety fair for National Night Out Health experts, children’s activities, crime & safety education, and disaster planning are all on the docket for the South Portland Health and Safety Fair. The fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Willamette Park (Southwest Macadam Avenue and Nebraska Street). Musical entertainment will be provided by the Wicky Pickers. Pack a picnic dinner, bring a blanket or chairs, and spend time with family and friends. Many types of retaining walls are taking shape north of the Sellwood Bridge. (Photo courtesy of Multnomah County) from the west end of the bridge and the Macadam Avenue interchange. A contractor is building the regional trail from the south end of Miles Place to the bridge this year. Mike Pullen said he hopes that the trail will be open to users in early 2016. The trail is adjacent to trolley corridor and does not impact traffic. False decks and safety platforms for the river span decks are being installed. The final concrete sealer is being installed at the river pier columns. “There aren’t any big traffic impacts coming to west side in near future,” Pullen said. “It’s a busy year for our construction, so drivers can expect delays on Highway 43 and the bridge all year.” A special note to motorists: the Providence Bridge Pedal will be taking place on Sunday, Aug. 9 and once again the Sellwood Bridge will be part of the event despite the construction. The Sellwood Bridge will be closed on that date westbound from 6 to 9 a.m. For more information, call Mike Pullen at 503-209- 4111or visit www.sellwoodbridge.org. POST A TO Z BUSINESS CARD DIRECTORY 503-244-6933 < HJAM FInAncIAl ServIceS, llc > Hans J Manseth, CFP ® Certified Financial Planner TM ‘lIvIng & WorkIng WItH clIentS locAlly SInce 2001’ hans@hjamfinancial.com • www.hjamfinancial.com 825 NE Multnomah Suite 1150 Portland, OR 97232 503.227.4817 ext. 3033 • 888.769.6532 Hans J Manseth, CFP® is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of, and securities and investment advisory services are offered solely through, Equity Services, Inc. (ESI), Member FINRA/SIPC, One National Life Dr., Montpelier, VT 05604 (800) 344-7437. HJAM Financial Services is independent of Equity Services, Inc. Advertise in our Business Card Directory Contact Don at 503-244-6933 for details. Deadline is August 20. Deirdre McDonnell | Realtor® dmcdonnell@windermere.com OFFICE: (503) 497-5422 CELL: (503) 360-8939 www.deirdremcdonnell.withwre.com TC83373(0215)1 YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD HANDYMAN 20 years in Multnomah Village! “Call Kenny!” Kenneth S. Morse CCB License #195820 Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 503-246-2564 503-939-5452 morseks@aol.com Excellent SW Portland references www.mvdentalcare.com 7717SW34thAvenue•Portland,OR97219 (MultnomahVillage•SWCapitolHighway&34thAve.)