ODOT Region 1 Weekly Construction Update: October 26 - November 2

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 10/25/2019 12:30 PM PDT

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Region 1: Portland metro area
October 26 - November 2, 2019

October 25, 2019

19-43

There are three ways to learn about construction taking place the week of October 26 - November 2, 2019.

Visit TripCheck. Constantly updated with construction and crash data, TripCheck is the best way to learn about roadway conditions around the state.
Scroll down to the highways listed below to see impacts that affect you. Construction information is shown for one week, giving you the most up-to-date information for targeted areas in the Portland metro area.
Review this "quick glance" schedule. Construction information is shown for one week in a visual format, giving you information for targeted areas in the Portland metro area.

*Schedules are subject to change due to weather and site conditions.

Interstate 5 – Marquam Bridge – Electrical and Lighting Replacement

Project Description: This project will replace the existing electrical and lighting systems for both the upper and lower decks of the Marquam Bridge.

Traffic Impacts: Intermittent nighttime lane closures on both the top and bottom decks of the Marquam Bridge 10 p.m. to 5 am. Sunday through Thursday.

Project website: bit.ly/MarquamBridge

Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – Paving and Auxiliary Lane

Project Description: This project will add a southbound auxiliary lane on I-5 from Lower Boones Ferry Road to I-205, add a second lane to the Lower Boones Ferry Road off-ramp from I-5 north, and pave I-5 from OR 99W to I-205.

Traffic Impacts: Periodic daytime and nighttime shoulder closures in both directions of I-5.

Temporary two-lane nighttime closure on I-5 south at the Tualatin River Bridge for one night beginning at midnight weather permitting.

Project website: www.tinyurl.com/I5ODOTProject

Interstate 84 – Banfield Expressway – Regional Connections

Project Description: This project is the next phase of ODOT RealTime, a system that provides real-time traffic information on roads to help travelers get where they're going more safely and efficiently.

Traffic Impacts: Single lane closures on I-84 eastbound and westbound at 57th Avenue.

For more information: www.odotrealtime.org

Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – Graham Road

Project Description: This project replaces the two I-84 bridges over Graham Road (Exit 17) in Troutdale and widens Graham Road and constructs a sidewalk and bike lane.

Traffic Impacts: Daytime single lane or shoulder closures on I-84 eastbound Mondays through Thursdays throughout the day or Fridays until noon.

Daytime single lane or shoulder closures on Graham Road. Daytime shoulder closures on I-84 west at Exit 17 and on the Exit 17 off-ramp.

For more information: www.i-84Troutdale.org

Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – Wyeth to Lindsey Creek

Project Description: This project is constructing the next phase of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. This segment will connect Wyeth Campgrounds to the State Trail at Lindsey Creek. Construction will occur through summer 2019.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.

For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Regions/Pages/State-Trail.aspx

Interstate 205 – East Portland Freeway – Glenn Jackson Bridge to Johnson Creek Boulevard

Project description: This project will pave 9 miles of I-205 between Johnson Creek Boulevard and the Glenn Jackson Bridge, including some ramps, build auxiliary lanes in three locations, install ODOT RealTime electronic signs and make pedestrian improvements at Glisan Street.

Traffic impacts: Nighttime two-lane closures northbound from Johnson Creek to the Glenn Jackson Bridge 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Nighttime ramp closures on I-205 north.

Periodic nighttime ramp closures within the project limits from Johnson Creek Boulevard to the Glenn Jackson Bridge.

For more information: www.i205construction.org

Interstate 205 – East Portland Freeway – Northbound Auxiliary Lane at Sunnybrook

Project description: ODOT is improving safety and operations on Interstate 205 by building a northbound auxiliary lane between the Oregon 224 (Sunrise Expressway) on-ramp and the Sunnyside Road/Sunnybrook Boulevard interchange exit ramp (Exit 14).

Traffic impacts: Sunnybrook off-ramp from I-205 north will be closed 9 p.m. Monday, October 28 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, October 28.

Nighttime lane and ramp closures on I-205 north around Sunnybrook from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights.

For more information: www.i205construction.org

Interstate 405 – Stadium Freeway – Ramp repairs

Project description: ODOT is repairing and replacing a number of freeway joints on the elevated sections of Interstate 405 on either side of the Fremont Bridge and from I-405 north to U.S. 26 west. Major traffic impacts will occur in 2019 and 2020.

Traffic impacts: U.S. 30 east to I-405 south closed from 8 p.m. Friday, October 25 to 10 a.m. Monday, November 4. Follow signed detour to I-405 north and I-5 south.

Single lane 24/7 closure on N Kerby/N Cook on-ramp until fall 2020.

For more information: www.i405ramps.org

U.S. 26 – Powell Boulevard – Safety Improvements

Project Description: This project will make safety improvements on Powell Boulevard from Southeast 20th to 34th Avenues. Improvements include installing pedestrian activated beacons, new signs improved lighting, and crosswalk and sidewalk improvements.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts. This project is complete.

For more information: www.powellblvdsafety.org

U.S. 26 – Powell Boulevard – Outer Powell Safety

Project Description: This project will construct roadway improvements on Powell Boulevard from SE 122nd Avenue to SE 136th Avenue to address the high rate of collisions on Outer Powell for the past several years. The purpose of this project is to increase safety for people who walk, drive, take the bus and ride bikes, making Outer Powell a safer place for everyone.

Traffic Impacts: Shoulder closures Monday through Saturday. Nighttime single lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday nights.

For more information: www.outerpowellsafety.org

Oregon 8 – Tualatin Valley Highway – Regional Connections

Project description: This project is the next phase of ODOT RealTime, a system that provides real-time traffic information on roads to help travelers get where they're going more safely and efficiently.

Traffic Impacts: Periodic lane closures at Murray Boulevard and Walker Road.

For more information: www.odotrealtime.org

Oregon 35 – Mt. Hood Highway – Rockfall mitigation near Mt. Hood

Project Description: This project will remove hazard trees and loose rock and repair existing rockfall fencing in two locations on OR 35, near Mt. Hood Meadows and near Polallie Creek and Cooper Spur Road.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts. This project is complete.

Project website: tinyurl.com/OR35Rock2019

Oregon 99W – Pacific Highway – Access to Transit Tigard

Project description: This project will improve safety and access to transportation at three sites on OR 99W/Pacific Highway West in Tigard and two sites on OR 99W/SW Barbur Boulevard in Portland. Improvements include bus stops, sidewalk infill, enhanced pedestrian and bike crossings, and transit operations improvements.

Traffic impacts: Daytime and nighttime lane and shoulder closures on OR 99W between Naeve Street and Beef Bend Road and at Bull Mountain Road.

Intermittent lane closures on SW Commercial Street between Lincoln Ave and Main Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Accessible detours in place.

For more information: http://tinyurl.com/OR99WTransitAccess

Oregon 99W – Barbur Blvd – Access to Transit Portland

Project description: This project will improve safety and access to transportation at three sites on OR 99W/Pacific Highway West in Tigard and two sites on OR 99W/SW Barbur Boulevard in Portland. Improvements include bus stops, sidewalk infill, enhanced pedestrian and bike crossings, and transit operations improvements.

Traffic impacts: Daytime and nighttime lane and shoulder closures on OR 99W at 53^rd Ave and Barbur Blvd/Naito Pwky and Lane St through the end of October.

Intermittent daytime traffic control and lane closures at SW Lane St and SW 53^rd Ave.

For more information: http://tinyurl.com/OR99WTransitAccess

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