ODOT Region 1 Weekly Construction Update: June 13-20

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Region 1: Portland metro area
June 13-20

June 12, 2020

20-24

There are three ways to learn about construction taking place the week of June 13-20, 2020.

  1. Visit TripCheck. Constantly updated with construction and crash data, TripCheck is the best way to learn about roadway conditions around the state.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 other conditions.

Calendar of impacts described below

Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – Marine Drive to Fremont Bridge RealTime signs 

Project Description: This project will install advisory speed signs and traveler information signs in seven locations along I-5 between Marine Drive and I-405 in North Portland. Work will be complete in summer 2020.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts. 

Project website: tinyurl.com/ODOTRealTime

Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – Terwilliger Blvd and Bertha Blvd on-ramps bridge maintenance 

Project Description: Maintenance work is under way on the SW Terwilliger Boulevard and SW Bertha Boulevard on-ramps to I-5 north. Work will include drilling and installing steel rods to improve the weight capacity of the bridges. Work is expected to be complete in summer of 2020.

Traffic Impacts: The SW Terwilliger Boulevard on-ramp to I-5 north will be closed all hours except 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. A signed detour will be in place.

Project website: tinyurl.com/onrampmaintenance

Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – Rose Quarter Pavement Investigations

Project Description: This project will conduct pavement exploration work in the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project area including nearby local streets between NE Multnomah St. and NE Hancock St.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.

Project website: www.i5RoseQuarter.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 and nighttime single lane closures on I-84 east and west.

Periodic daytime lane closures with flagging and shoulder closures on Graham Road weekdays.

For more information: www.i-84Troutdale.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: No traffic impacts.

For more information: www.i205construction.org

Interstate 205 – East Portland Freeway – RealTime Information Signs Installation 

Project Description: This project will install five traveler information signs on I-205 between I-5 and OR 213.

Traffic Impacts: Full closure of I-205 northbound overnight Friday, June 19 between I-5 and Stafford Road (exit 3) and Saturday, June 20 at the viewpoint in West Linn.

I-205 north will be fully closed between I-5 and Stafford Road from 11:59 p.m. Friday, June 19 until 5 a.m. Saturday, June 20. Lane closures will begin at 11 p.m. Friday night. Follow signed detour.

I-205 north will be fully closed at the viewpoint in West Linn from 11 p.m. Saturday, June 20 to 5 a.m. Sunday, June 21. Follow Signed detour.

Project website: www.i205corridor.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: The N Kerby/N Cook on-ramp to I-405 south will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday, June 12 to 10 a.m. Monday, June 15.

Lane closures on I-405 south, the ramp from I-4 south to I-405 south from 9 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Monday.

Periodic nighttime closures of the ramp from I-405 north to U.S. 30 west from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday nights June 13-14.

Periodic nighttime ramp closures Wednesday through Friday nights on the following ramps: I-405 north off-ramp to N Kerby Avenue, N Kerby Avenue on-ramp to I-405 south, U.S. 30 east ramp to I-405 south, NW Glisan Street on-ramp to I-405 north and NW Couch Street on-ramp to I-405 north.

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 – 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: Nighttime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. weeknights.

Shoulder closures 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

For more information: www.outerpowellsafety.org

U.S. 26 – Sunset Highway – Cornelius Pass Road to NW 185th Ave landscaping

Project Description: This project will remove weeds and plant shrubs, trees, grasses and wildflowers in select locations on U.S. 26 between NW Cornelius Pass Road and NW 185th Avenue.

Traffic Impacts: Intermittent shoulder closures on U.S. 26 between Cornelius Pass Road and 185th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.


U.S. 30 – Historic Columbia River Highway – Wa Na Pa Steetscape

​​Project description: ODOT, in partnership with the City of Cascade Locks, is improving the operations, accessibility and safety of  Wa Na Pa Street in downtown Cascade Locks. Work includes paving Wa Na Pa Street from just east of the Bridge of the Gods to Forest Lane (0.8 miles), constructing accessible sidewalk curb ramps at 11 intersections, and restriping the roadway and six crosswalks.

Traffic impacts: Periodic traffic shifts and on-street parking closures between Portage Road and Forest Lane.

Project website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=WNPS


Oregon 8 – TV Highway – Intersection Improvements at OR 219 

Project Description: This project on OR 8 at OR 219 in downtown Hillsboro includes new traffic signals and signs, improved lighting, upgraded ADA curb ramps and a new left turn lane at OR 219 at Oak Street. Work will be complete in fall 2020.

Traffic Impacts: Daytime lane and shoulder closures on Baseline Street (OR 8) and 1st Avenue and Oak Street (OR 8) and 1st Avenue.

Project website: www.OR8construction.org

Oregon 8 – TV Highway – Pedestrian Crossing Upgrade at SE 44th/45th Avenue 

Project Description: This project on OR 8 at 44th/45th avenues in Hillsboro includes pedestrian-activated flashing lights at the crosswalk on OR 8 between SE 44th and SE 45th Avenues, improved lighting and upgraded ADA curb ramps. Work will be complete in fall 2020.

Traffic Impacts: Daytime lane and shoulder closures on OR 8 between SE 44th and 45th Avenue.

Project website: www.OR8construction.org


Oregon 212 – Clackamas-Boring Highway – Improvements

Project Description: This project on OR 212 from I-205 to U.S. 26 through Damascus and Boring includes paving, upgrading accessible sidewalk ramps and installing a new bridge at North Fork Deep Creek. Work will be complete in fall 2021.

Traffic Impacts: Daytime and nighttime lane closures on OR 212. Lane closures from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights with periodic weekend lane closures.

Expect impacts between U.S. 26 and I-205. Intermittent flagging at signals between 98th and 152nd Avenues at night.

Project website: www.OR212Improvements.org


All ODOT highways – Region 1 LED Replacement Project

Project Description: This project will replace over 8,000 roadway lights with light-emitting diode (LED) lights on ODOT roads throughout Region 1, which includes Multnomah, Clackamas and Hood River Counties and eastern Washington County.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.

Project website: https://www.tinyurl.com/odotR1LEDpilot


Tips for driving safely in work zones

An inattentive driver is the most common cause of work zone crashes. Drivers and their passengers — not workers — make up the majority of work zone fatalities. What you can do:

  • SLOW DOWN! 
  • Pay attention
  • Obey signs and flaggers

Know before you go! Call 511 or visit www.TripCheck.com to check routes, work zones and road and weather conditions before you head out.​

For questions about the Region 1 Weekly Construction Update, contact Katelyn Jackson at 503-731-8503 or Katelyn.Jackson@odot.state.or.us