Willamette Week The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. Please support the city we love by joining Friends of Willamette Week. The Morrison Bridge Lights Are Back on for the First Time in Two Years Anyone can apply to book a color scheme for the bridge. Morrison Bridge (Oregon Department of Transportation) Updated 1:23 AM After two years, the Morrison Bridge lights are back. Usually lit up with bright colors, the bridge’s concrete legs have stood in the dark for the past two years. The previous lighting was installed in 2009 and switched off in 2019 for an upgrade.