Troutdale Bridge over the Sandy River opens May 15

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 05/08/2020 01:15 PM PDT

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New walkway and rail under construction.

The new walkway and railing under construction on the Troutdale Bridge over the Sandy River. 

Bridge reopens to traffic May 15

Crews will reopen the bridge to motor vehicles by 5 p.m. May 15.

The eight-week closure for motor vehicles using the Troutdale Bridge across the Sandy River began March 16 and was scheduled to end May 11. However, the bridge will remain closed until as late as 5 p.m. May 15. 

During the additional four days, crews will complete work that was originally scheduled to be done with flaggers directing traffic and additional bridge repairs to the steel structure. We are making changes to our construction schedule to complete work more efficiently while we are experiencing lower traffic volumes in the region. 
Vehicles can follow signed detours.

Detour route

Motor vehicles can follow detour routes. People walking, biking or rolling can continue using the bridge during construction, but should follow the signed and accessible detour route onto the bridge and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

About the project

We will replace the wooden walkway with synthetic lumber, which has a longer lifespan, reduced maintenance needs and similar appearance to wood. We will also widen it to better serve users, including those with disabilities.

Other project elements include:

  • Repairs to small sections of the steel bridge.
  • Replacing the aging wooden guardrail with metal guardrail designed to resemble the original.
  • Replacing the lighting on the bridge to increase visibility and safety.
  • Making minor traffic control changes at the intersection on the northeast end of the bridge.

Schedule

Construction began in February 2020 and is scheduled to be complete before Memorial Day (May 25) and the height of summer recreation. Schedule is subject to change and work is weather dependent.

Construction impacts

  • For up to eight weeks during construction, the bridge will be closed to all motor vehicles. Signed detours will direct travelers around the closure (extended until May 15).
  • Travelers can also expect flaggers to direct traffic at other times during construction.
  • People walking, biking or rolling can continue using the bridge during construction, but should follow the signed and accessible detour route onto the bridge and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
  • Most of the work will take place during the day, but some work may take place at night and those working or living in the area may hear the noise. A 24/7 noise hotline is available for noise questions or complaints at: 503-276-7803.
  • Business and recreational access will remain open during work.

Stay in the know
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For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.

For questions about this project contact Katelyn Jackson, 503-731-8503 or Katelyn.Jackson@odot.state.or.us

For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or more information call 503-731-4128, TTY 800-735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1.

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