ODOT Region 1 Weekly Construction Update: Sept. 26-Oct. 3

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Region 1: Portland metro area
Sept. 26-Oct. 3

Sept. 25, 2020

20-40

There are three ways to learn about construction taking place the week of Sept. 26-Oct. 3, 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 – Interstate Bridge Trunnion Replacement

Project Description: The northbound span of the Interstate Bridge will close from Sept. 19–27, 2020 as crews replace mechanical parts that help lift and lower the bridge. The Interstate Bridge is located on I-5 where it connects Oregon and Washington across the Columbia River.

Traffic Impacts: Northbound span and area ramps closed through Sunday. Then, one lane of I-5 south closed 24/7 for one week.

Ramps reopening after northbound span closures include: Marine Drive on-ramp to I-5 north in Portland, Hayden Island on-ramp to I-5 north in Portland, I-5 north to SR 14 off-ramp in Vancouver, SR 14/Washington Street on-ramp to I-5 south in Vancouver, and I-5 north off-ramp to Vancouver City Center. Follow signed detours.

For more information: www.interstatebridge.org

Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – Rose Quarter Investigations

Project Description: This project will conduct utility work in the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project area including nearby local streets between NE Tillamook Street and NE Lloyd Boulevard.

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: Periodic daytime lane closures with flagging and shoulder closures on Graham Road weekdays and nighttime lane closures between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.

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

I-84 Hood River Bridges Repair 

Project Description: ODOT is repairing and replacing bridge decks on the structures carrying I-84 over Hood River (between Exit 63 and Exit 64).

Traffic Impacts: One lane of I-84 east is closed 24/7. Watch for traffic shifts.

Project website: tinyurl.com/HoodRiverBridgesRepair


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: No traffic impacts

Project website: www.i205corridor.org  

Interstate 205 – Abernethy Bridge to SE 82nd Ave – Paving

Project Description: ODOT will improve Interstate 205 between the Abernethy Bridge in Oregon City and SE 82nd Avenue near the Oregon 224 interchange by repaving over 4 miles of I-205 as well as installing rumble strips.

Traffic ImpactsNo traffic impacts.

Project website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20508    


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: Nighttime ramp closures weekdays.

Nighttime closures of the ramp from U.S. 30 to I-405 south, the Glisan Street on-ramp to I-405 north, I-405 north ramp to U.S. 30 west, and the I-405 north ramp to U.S. 26 west.

For more information: www.i405ramps.org

Interstate 405 – Stadium Freeway – Flanders Crossing (City of Portland) 

Project Description: PBOT is constructing a bridge over I-405 at NW Flanders St. A full closure of I-405 will occur in November 2020 to place the bridge.

Traffic Impacts: No impacts to I-405.

Project website: www.portland.gov/transportation/flanders   


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: Daytime lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information: www.outerpowellsafety.org

U.S. 26 – Mt Hood Highway – Paving from Zigzag to Rhododendron 

Project Description: This project will repave 2.5 miles of U.S. 26 between East Lolo Pass Road in Zigzag and East Arlie Mitchell Road in Rhododendron to smooth out the ride on a heavily traveled corridor. This project will also improve safety by replacing rumble strips, raising 2,400 feet of guardrail, and replacing 1,500 feet of glare shields.

Traffic Impacts: Lane closures with flaggers directing traffic from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays as weather allows.

Project website: https://tinyurl.com/US26PavingAtRhododendron

U.S. 26 and OR 35 – Mt Hood Highway – Sign Improvements

Project Description: This project will replace and upgrade 26 guidance and warning signs on U.S. 26 and OR 35 from Timberline Highway to Sherwood Campground. New signs will be made of more durable materials and steel supports and will be taller to reduce the possibility of being covered by snow or damaged by plows during the winter season.

Traffic Impacts: Single lane closures with flaggers directing traffic and shoulder closures on OR 35.

Project website: https://tinyurl.com/US26signimprovements


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 Bridge of the Gods and Forest Lane at night and during the day Monday through Friday.

Short-term closures of side streets with flaggers directing traffic weekdays.

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 and nighttime lane closures.

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

Nighttime lane closures with flaggers directing on SW Baseline Street, SW Oak Street and 1st Avenue from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. week nights.

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 and nighttime lane closures.

Daytime lane and shoulder closures on OR 8 between SE 44th and 45th Avenue. Nighttime lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. week nights on TV Highway between Brookwood Parkway and SE 44th Avenue.

Project website: www.OR8construction.org


Oregon 99W – Pacific Highway West – Tualatin River Bridge (20T062379)

Project Description: This project will improve the bridge over the Tualatin River on OR 99W northbound including replacing the bridge joints and installing new concrete surfaces.

Traffic Impacts: Periodic nighttime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic.

Project website: bit.ly/OR99Wbridge


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 lane closures and nighttime lane closures on OR 212 from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Intermittent flagging and pilot cars directing traffic between 98th and 172nd 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:  Nighttime lane and ramp closures along U.S. 26 in both directions between Cedar Hills Boulevard and SW Jefferson Street.

Intermittent nighttime lane closures on U.S. 26 between Cedar Hills Boulevard and SW Jefferson Street from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights.

Intermittent nighttime ramp closures on U.S. 26 east Exit 71 (Sylvan), U.S. 26 east and west Exit 72 (Zoo/Forestry Center), and on the Canyon Road on-ramp to U.S. 26 west from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights.

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