Region 1
Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas and Hood River Counties
August 30, 2013
For more information: Ed Sale, 503-731-8237
edward.g.sale@odot.state.or.us 

 

Weekly Construction Update for August 30 - September 6, 2013

 

Interstate 5 at the Iowa Street Viaduct

Project Description: This project replaces a viaduct on I-5 that crosses a ravine at SW Iowa Street, between Terwilliger Boulevard (exit 297) and Corbett Avenue (exit 298) in Portland, and includes building a temporary detour bridge on the west side of I-5.

Traffic Impacts: On Wednesday through Friday nights of this week two lanes of north bound traffic will be closed for pavement grinding and paving. One lane will close at 7:30 p.m. and the second lane will close at 10:00 p.m. All lanes will reopen at 5 a.m. the next morning.

The speed limit on I-5 is reduced to 50 mph in the work area. This speed reduction is in effect 24 hours a day and will remain in place for the duration of the project. Please be alert to enhanced police traffic patrols in the work area.

For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/iowaviaduct/

  

Interstate 5 Wilsonville Road Interchange

Project Description: Work is under way on a project to improve safety on Wilsonville Road at the I-5 interchange. The contractor will expand Wilsonville Road from six to eight lanes near the I-5 interchange, improve the I-5 on- and off-ramps, and add landscaping and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

Traffic Impacts: None anticipated this week. This project is nearly complete.

For more information: www.i5wilsonvilleroad.org/

  

Interstate 84, Interstate 5 to Interstate 205

Project Description: This project will grind and pave all lanes on I-84 between I-5 and I- 205, pave most of the on and off ramps, replace freeway signage, restripe the I-84 westbound merge with I-5 and pave and repair the NE Halsey Street overpass at 82nd Avenue and I-84.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.

For more information: www.i84paving.org

  

Interstate 84 Westbound near NE 223rd Fairview Avenue

Project Description: This project will install a new electronic variable message sign on I-84 westbound near NE 223rd/Fairview Parkway in Fairview.

Traffic Impacts: There will be occasional daytime shoulder closures this week for various work activities.

  

Interstate 84 at 257th Avenue/Marine Drive (exit 17)

Project Description: This project will install new electronic variable message signs on 257th Avenue just north of the factory outlet mall and on Marine Drive just north of the North Frontage Road in Troutdale. The new signs will help alert motorists to traffic problems on I-84 before they get on the freeway.

Traffic Impacts: There will be occasional daytime and nighttime single lane closures on Marine Drive southbound, just north of the North Frontage Road for various work activities. The sidewalk along Marine Drive north of the North Frontage road may be closed in the day for electrical work. Pedestrians will be escorted by Contractor personnel through the work zone.

Interstate 84 at the Sandy River and Jordan Road Bridges

Project Description: This project replaces two bridges on I-84 over the Sandy River east of exit 17 in Troutdale, and repairs two bridges over Jordan Road east of the Sandy River at exit 18.

Traffic Impacts: Traffic on I-84 has been shifted to a new temporary alignment and the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph. Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the freeway on I-84 westbound. Expect alternating one-way traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals and watch for daytime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic on Jordan Road at I-84. The vertical clearance on Jordan Road under the overpass has been reduced to 14 feet, 9 inches. Please follow parking restrictions in this area. Sandy River users can expect work crews near and in the waterway.

Approach the work area with caution, stay clear of construction activities and obey instructions.

For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/ColumbiaGorge/

  

Interstate 84 at Multnomah Falls

Project Description: This project will install a new parking management system, which includes an automated gate at Multnomah Falls that will help prevent traffic from backing up onto I-84 when the parking lot is full during busy weekends. The project will also install lighting in the parking lot.

Traffic Impacts: Pedestrians may see occasional work in and around the parking lot and pedestrian tunnel at the Multnomah Falls Parking Lot. Please be courteous, and obey any warnings and instructions from the workers for your safety.

  

Interstate 84: Historic Columbia River Highway Trail, John B. Yeon State Park to Moffett Creek

Project Description: This project constructs a new 1.6-mile section of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail adjacent to I-84, between John B. Yeon State Park and Moffett Creek.

Traffic Impacts: The right lane of I-84 eastbound near exit 37 and the right or left lane of I-84 westbound at milepost 39 will close intermittently for various construction activities from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to noon on Friday.

For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/HCRH/Yeon_Moffett/index.shtml

  

Interstate 84: Exit 35 (Dodson/Ainsworth State Park) to Exit 44 (Cascade Locks/Bridge of the Gods)

Project Description: This project will replace the driving surface on four bridges on I-84 between exit 35 (Dodson/Ainsworth State Park) and exit 44 (Cascade Locks/Bridge of the Gods) in the Bonneville Dam area. The bridges being resurfaced are:

· I-84 westbound at Dodson, just west of exit 35

· I-84 eastbound at Dodson, just west of exit 35

Traffic Impacts: The right and left lanes of I-84 eastbound near exit 35 and the right or left lane of I-84 westbound at milepost 35 will close intermittently for various construction activities from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday. During closures of the east bound off-ramp to Dodson/Ainsworth and the I-84 west bound on-ramp from Dodson/Ainsworth, a detour will be in place.

  

Interstate 205 NE Airport Way Interchange

Project Description: This project will help improve traffic flow at this busy interchange by constructing a new free-flowing on-ramp from Airport Way westbound onto I-205 northbound. Motorists on Airport Way eastbound will have two left turn lanes onto I-205 northbound and will no longer have to share signal time with westbound motorists on Airport Way.

Traffic Impacts: This week, motorists can expect daytime single lane closures on Airport Way in both directions from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.

There may also be occasional daytime short-duration closures of the I-205 multi-use bike/pedestrian path on the north side of Airport Way, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for construction work next to the path. Flaggers will stop trail users for no more than 20 minutes at a time.

For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/pages/airportway/index.aspx

 

U.S. 26 (SW Kelly Avenue), SW 1st Avenue to the Ross Island Bridge

Project Description: This project will replace the concrete pavement on the southbound Ross Island Way ramp from SW Arthur Street to the Ross Island Bridge, and make various bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements along SW Kelly Avenue on the west side of the Ross Island Bridge adjacent to the National College of Natural Medicine.

Traffic Impacts: Pavement striping at night Tuesday through Friday. Minor delays.

For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/pages/kellyavenue/index.aspx

 

U.S. 26 (Outer S.E. Powell Blvd.) S.E. 111th Ave. to S.E. 174th Ave.

Project Description: The project includes safety upgrades and new pavement. The work includes:

· · · New pedestrian signals · ·

The project, which began July 8, 2013, will be completed in mid-October, 2013

Traffic Impacts: During daytime hours, there will be shoulder and bike lane closures at various intersections in order to construct new American's With Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps. Electricians will also work in the shoulders to install new signal equipment.

During night time hours, various intersections will close to one lane only in each direction in order to demolish the existing ramps. Flaggers will direct traffic at affected intersections.

During night time hours, various intersections will close to one lane only in each direction in order to demolish the existing ramps. Flaggers will direct traffic at affected intersections.

 

U.S. 26 (Sunset Highway), Multiple Locations

Project Description: This project will install new electronic variable message signs at the following locations:

· U.S. 26 eastbound between N.W. Cornelius Pass Road (exit 62) and NW 185 Avenue (exit 64) in Hillsboro

· U.S. 26 westbound between N.W. Bethany Boulevard/Cornell Road (exit 65) and N.W. 185t Avenue (exit 64) east of Hillsboro

Traffic Impacts: There will be occasional daytime shoulder closures this week for various work activities.

 

U.S. 26 (Sunset Highway) Glencoe Road Interchange

Project Description: This project replaces the Glencoe Road overpass at U.S. 26 in North Plains and improves the highway ramps, bicycle and pedestrian connections, signs, traffic signals, striping and drainage at this interchange. A culvert under Glencoe Road will also be replaced with a bridge.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.

For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/pages/glencoe/index.aspx

 

U.S. 26 Brookwood Parkway/Helvetia Interchange

Project Description: The U.S. 26: Brookwood Parkway/Helvetia Interchange project will improve traffic flow and safety in the interchange area. Project elements include constructing a new westbound U.S. 26 to southbound Brookwood Parkway exit loop ramp, reconstructing the westbound U.S. 26 entrance ramp from Helvetia Road, widening the Brookwood Parkway overcrossing to accommodate additional northbound and southbound lanes over U.S 26, extending the right-turn lane from northbound Brookwood Parkway to the eastbound U.S. 26 entrance ramp and adding sidewalks and bike lanes within the interchange area.
 

Traffic Impacts: No impacts to motorists this week.

For more information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/pages/us26_brookwoodpkwy/index.aspx

U.S. 30 (NW St. Helens Road) at N.W. Cornelius Pass Road

Project Description: This project will improve safety and mobility at this intersection by adding a longer dedicated right turn lane from U.S. 30 eastbound onto Cornelius Pass Road, adding dedicated right and left turn lanes from Cornelius Road onto U.S. 30, upgrading the traffic signals and signs and making some bike/pedestrian improvements.

Traffic Impacts: Workers and equipment will continue work on the new traffic signal. There will be periodic closures in the east bound and west bound lanes of U.S. 30 as part of this work. When the east bound dedicated right turn lane is closed, traffic can turn onto Cornelius Pass Rd from the slow lane.

For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/pages/us30_cpass/index.aspx

Oregon Highway 8 (TV Highway), Minter Bridge Road to 331st Avenue

Project Description: ODOT and City of Hillsboro are partnering on a paving and utility improvement project on Tualatin Valley Highway (OR 8) between Minter Bridge Road and 331st Avenue. Work on TV Highway involves grinding, reconstructing, paving and restriping; significantly upgrading the City's water and storm water systems; improving more than 100 ADA ramps (accessible curb ramps); and repairing and paving the Dairy Creek Bridge.

Traffic Impacts: Paving work will continue on the east end of the project at night. This work will take place from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., for the next 1-2 weeks, with construction noise and single lane closures. Flaggers will direct traffic. There will be some intermittent utility work at night on Baseline and Oak. In the evening, there will be up to 20-minute delays at driveways and intersections in paving areas.

Paving work will continue on the east and west end of the project at night. This work will take place from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for the next 1-2 weeks, with construction noise and single lane closures. Flaggers will direct traffic. There will be some intermittent utility work at night on Baseline and Oak. In the evening, there will be up to 20-minute delays at driveways and intersections in paving areas

In addition, there will be guardrail and bridge joint work which is scheduled for nights 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

For more information: www.tvhwypaving.org

 

Oregon Highway 99E (SE Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard), SE Division Street to SE Woodward Avenue

Project Description: This project will pave and adjust manhole covers on the on-ramp from SE Ivon Street/SE 4th Place onto the OR 99E (Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard) southbound viaduct, and complete landscaping within the planter along the center median.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts

 

Oregon Highway 99W (Pacific Highway), S.W. 72nd to Oregon 217

Project Description: The required road improvements include widening OR 99W southbound to include a new lane, new sidewalk, a landscaped center median, and widening part of the OR 217 northbound off-ramp to S.W. 72nd Avenue. This construction project will be done by a private contractor and is required by the City of Tigard for the development of a WalMart store on Dartmouth Avenue along
OR 99W. A contractor for WalMart will make the required road improvements. Lanes will not close during daytime hours.

Traffic Impacts: Possible lane closures at night on OR 99W between OR 217 and S.W. 72nd Avenue and the OR 217 northbound off-ramp to S.W. 72nd Avenue.

For further information: http://www.tigard-or.gov/city_hall/departments/engineering/construction/default.asp

 

Oregon Highway 99W (Pacific Highway) at Beef Bend Road

Project Description: This safety project will widen OR 99W at Beef Bend Road in Tigard/King City in order to build a dedicated right turn lane for southbound motorists.

Traffic Impacts: Motorists will experience brief traffic delays during the day for intermittent shoulder work and flagging on Beef Bend Road. Bicyclists and pedestrians using the trail near Beef Bend Road should use caution and watch for equipment and construction activities along the path.

For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/pages/beefbend/index.aspx

 

Oregon Highway 99W (Pacific Highway), Tualatin River Bridge to Sunset Boulevard

Project Description: This project will grind off the old pavement, repave and restripe OR 99W in both directions between the Tualatin River Bridge in King City and Sunset Boulevard in Sherwood.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic Impacts

For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/pages/or99wpaving/index.aspx

 

Oregon Highway 99W (Pacific Highway), SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road to SW Sunset Boulevard

Project Description: This project will install a new electronic variable message sign on OR 99W northbound at Cedar Creek, and install four new traffic cameras on OR 99W in at Tualatin-Sherwood Road, Edy Road, Meinecke Road and Sunset Boulevard in Sherwood.

Traffic Impacts: Expect occasional daytime shoulder closures this week for various work activities

 

Oregon Highway 217 (Beaverton-Tigard Highway), U.S. 26 to I-5

Project Description: This project will make operational and safety improvements on OR 217, including widening the right shoulders on three sections of OR 217, paving both directions of OR 217 from U.S 26 to I-5, improving signage in the OR 217 corridor, and upgrading the center median barrier.

Traffic Impacts: This week paving will focus on the area near Oregon 217 (217) and Interstate 5 (I-5). Motorists should allow extra time between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. due to possible congestion. Flaggers will be in place to divert traffic around the paving work.

Of special significance are two three closures.

On Tuesday night, September 3rd, the I-5 southbound ramp to 217 northbound will be completely closed – a detour will be in place – from 9:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

On Thursday night, September 5th the I-5 southbound ramp to 217 northbound may also be closed between 9:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.- a detour will be in place.

On Friday night, September 6th, the I-5 northbound ramp (flyover) to 217 northbound will be closed from 9:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. – a detour will be in place.

In addition, there will be various ramp closures on 217 northbound from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time on 217 until project completion.

For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/pages/217.aspx

 

Oregon Highway 224 (Milwaukie Expressway), S.E. 17th Ave. to east of S.E. Oak St.

Project Description: This project will remove and replace all the light poles and underground electrical conduit on a one-mile section of OR 224 in both directions between SE 17th Avenue and east of SE Oak Street in Milwaukie.

Traffic Impacts: The right east bound lane of Highway 224 from S.E. 17th to S.E. Monroe St. will be closed Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

Historic Columbia River Highway (U.S. 30) at the Crown Point Viaduct

Project Description: The Federal Highway Administration is repairing the Crown Point Viaduct and restoring the pavement and historic features along the Historic Columbia River Highway between Larch Mountain Road and Latourell Falls.

Traffic Impacts: The Historic Columbia River Highway and the Vista House is currently open. Travelers can expect occasional daytime lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with flaggers directing traffic and up to 30-minute delays, Monday through Thursday.

For more information: www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/projects/or/crownpoint/

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