City crews on Tuesday night responded to, and stopped, a sewage release from a pump station in a residential neighborhood of NE Portland. 

The sewage overflowed to the street at the intersection of NE Broadway and Weidler near 86th Avenue, with some amount reaching the basements of three homes at that intersection. 

Crews stopped the release about 11 p.m., within half an hour of reaching the site.  They then cleaned the street and worked with affected residents on clean up plans.

The public is advised to obey warning signs posted in the area. 

Crews identified the cause as a failed sensor which prevented the pumps from operating. They repaired the pump station and restored service.  Environmental Services maintains 99 pump stations around the city that send sewage through pipes to the city’s wastewater treatment plants. 
 

The public is encouraged to report sewer odors to the City’s hotline which is open 24 hours a day at 503-823-1700. For information on what to do if a sewer backup occurs and steps to prevent them, please visit: https://www.portland.gov/bes/sewer-backups

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Starting the week of August 26, motorists and cyclists will encounter traffic disruptions on Interstate Avenue south of the N. Greeley Avenue exit ramp under I-5 due to construction activities related to the Beech Trunk Sewer Project.

What to Expect:

• No northbound closures: Traffic lanes will merge with bikes on Interstate Avenue. Left turns onto N. Greeley Avenue will still be permitted, allowing access to the west side of Interstate Avenue.
• Timeline: The traffic disruption is expected to last several days during the week of August 26 but is subject to change.
• Work hours: Construction will occur Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Safety and Traffic Control: Traffic control measures are in place to protect work crews and ensure the public's safety. Motorists and cyclists are urged to exercise caution and follow posted signage while traveling through the area.

For more details and to stay informed with project updates, visit the Beech Trunk Sewer Project webpage.

About Environmental Services
Environmental Services - the City of Portland's sewer and stormwater utility - protects public health and the environment by collecting and recovering resources from the city's wastewater, managing stormwater, and restoring and protecting Portland's rivers, streams, and watersheds.