Outer Powell Project open houses

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 09/21/2018 01:54 PM PDT

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Outer Powell open house is Thursday

Sept. 21, 2018

Contacts:

Don Hamilton, 503-731-8265

Ellen Sweeney, 503-731-8230


PORTLAND -- ODOT will host a public open house for the Outer Powell Transportation Safety Project on Thursday, Sept. 27.

The drop-in open house will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ron Russell Middle School Commons, 3955 S.E. 112th Ave. in Portland.

The open house provides the opportunity to learn more about the project and upcoming construction. Project team members will share information and answer questions about construction timing and potential impacts to travelers, residents and businesses in the area.

The project is in the final stages of designing safety improvements for Southeast Powell Boulevard from 122nd to 136th avenues. The project will build much-needed roadway, bike and pedestrian improvements including:

  • Sidewalks where there are none now
  • Improved crosswalks so people can cross the road safely
  • New curb separated bicycle lanes
  • Center turn lanes for cars, buses and trucks for safer turns and to reduce back-ups
  • Storm drains to prevent water from pooling on the road.

To find more information, ask questions or leave a comment, visit http://outerpowellsafety.org/ or contact Ellen Sweeney, 503-731-8230, Ellen.Sweeney@odot.state.or.us.Re