MAX Improvements Project
MAX Blue Line disrupted between Orenco Station and Hatfield Government Center
The disruption will be limited to the MAX Blue Line in Hillsboro.
Shuttle buses will run in place of Blue Line trains, but we encourage you to plan up to an extra 30 minutes for your trips.
The disruption is necessary to put the finishing touches on the final phase of A Better Red — the 10-station extension of the MAX Red Line.
Regular Blue Line service will resume on March 25, 2024.
Shuttle bus service
Shuttle buses will take surface roads, stopping at the closed stations along the MAX Blue Line route.
Disruption overview
Making Transit Better
Among our largest undertakings in years, A Better Red project has been under construction since September 2021. This multi-year project, set to complete in summer 2024, will extend the MAX Red Line west to serve 10 more stations in Beaverton and Hillsboro. The project also improves schedule reliability for the entire MAX system by adding a second track near both Portland International Airport and Gateway Transit Center. At Gateway, two new bridges have been built for this second track, spanning I-84, the I-205 multi-use path and existing tracks.
We’re working to grow our network of buses and trains while making your ride smoother, safer and more reliable.
