New fencing to prevent homeless camping at 1 site in Portland will cost $900K

New fencing along I-405 in downtown Portland aimed to deter camping

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Crews started installing new wrought iron fencing along the northbound side of Interstate 405 this week in downtown Portland, part of a joint effort by the city and state to improve safety and reduce camping near the freeway. The project is led by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) in partnership with Portland Solutions, the city’s homelessness and livability team. It includes permanent fencing along Southwest…

New fencing to prevent homeless camping at 1 site in Portland will cost $900K

The Oregon Department of Transportation is collaborating with the city of Portland on the project with the state covering the construction costs.