September 27, 2013

Susan Hanson
Community Affairs Coordinator
ODOT Region 1
503-731-3490

 susan.c.hanson@odot.state.or.us

 

Weekly Construction Report for

Area Road Construction: September 27 – October 4, 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: No traffic impacts.
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 Eastbound, Halsey Street (Exit 7) to I-205 Northbound (Exit 8)

 
Project Description: This project will improve congestion and safety by adding a new “auxiliary” lane to the two-lane section of I-84 eastbound between Halsey Street (exit 7) and I-205 northbound (exit 8).

 Traffic Impacts: This week motorists can expect nighttime right lane closures on eastbound I-84 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday, through Friday nights to remove temporary barrier and striping.  This work may be postponed due to rainy weather.

 
For more information: www.i84toi205.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 Avenue in Fairview.

 
Traffic Impacts: There will be occasional daytime shoulder closures on I-84 this week for various work activities.

  

 

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 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 obey 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” at Multnomah Falls that will help prevent traffic from backing up onto I-84 when the parking lot is full during busy weekends at this popular attraction. The project will also install lighting in the parking lot.
 

Traffic Impacts: None.

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: This project is complete.

  

 

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: This week, motorists can expect intermittent daytime lane closures on Kelly Avenue to install illumination poles from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday through Friday.

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:
• Traffic signal upgrades to reduce crashes.
• New curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities standards.
• New pedestrian signals
• Three new crosswalks with rapid flash beacons at Southeast 119th, 141st and 156th Avenues.
• An eight-foot shoulder through the corridor.

Traffic Impacts:  There will be shoulder and bike lane closures on Powell Boulevard, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., while electricians work to install new signal equipment and new signs are installed.
At night, Powell Boulevard will be reduced to one lane, with traffic alternating directions under the guidance of flaggers, from 8:00p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Drivers will also encounter flaggers at cross streets in the active work zone. Traffic signals will be turned off and drivers should follow all instructions from flagger personnel.
Drivers should also expect delays at traffic signals while upgrades are performed. Signal timing will be set by timers and not by detecting the presence of traffic.
 

For information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/Pages/outerpowellsafety.aspx

 

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 NW Cornelius Pass Road (exit 62) and NW 185th Avenue (exit 64) in Hillsboro
• U.S. 26 westbound between NW Bethany Boulevard/Cornell Road (exit 65) and NW 185th Avenue (exit 64) east of Hillsboro
 

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.

 

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: On Monday night, Sept. 30, there will be lane restrictions on Glencoe Road in both directions while the contractor switches traffic to its final configuration.  Traffic will be controlled by flaggers throughout the work zone from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.  Motorists should allow extra time to travel on Glencoe Road through the work zone on
Tuesday due to the changes that will be made to the traffic lane configuration.
On Wednesday night, October 2, there will be lane restrictions on Glencoe Road from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The contractor will be installing traffic signal poles.  Flaggers will control traffic though the work zone.
 

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

 

U.S. 30 (NW St. Helens Road) at NW 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: The contractor will continue work on the new traffic signal. There will be periodic closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes of U.S. 30.  When the eastbound dedicated right turn lane is closed, traffic can turn onto Cornelius Pass Road from the right 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 (TV) 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:  There will be intermittent single lane closures on both directions of OR 8 between Maple Street and Minter Bridge Road and between Dennis Avenue and SW 331st Avenue for manhole adjustments.  The lane will be closed from 7pm to 6am each night.  There will also be some intermittent lane closures for utility work during the day and at night on Baseline and Oak Streets.
 

For more information: www.tvhwypaving.org

 

 

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: Expect occasional daytime shoulder closures on OR 99W this week for various work activities.

 
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: No impact.
 

 

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 and sidewalk, a landscaped center median and widening the OR 217 northbound off-ramp to S.W. 72nd Avenue. This construction project is being 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: Expect 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.
Bicyclists:  Check this link for detour information:
http://www.tigard-or.gov/community/bike_tigard/default.asp

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

 

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

Project Description: This project will make operational and safety improvements on Oregon 217 (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:  The contractor continues to install signs and loop detectors. This work will require lane and shoulder closures, as well as, limited off-rampclosures and detours on OR 217. Motorists should allow extra time to travel on OR 217 between 8PM – 6 AM for possible delays due to congestion and detours.

Of special note are the following closures:
On Friday night, September 27, OR 217 will be closed in both directions between OR 99W and Greenburg Road for installation of a large sign bridge. The first lanes will close at 9 p.m. and all lanes will be closed by 11 p.m. The highway is expected to reopen at 7 a.m. on Saturday. A signed detour will be in place.
On Monday night, Sept. 30, the southbound lanes of OR 217 from OR 8 (TV Highway) and OR 10 (Beaverton–Hillsdale Highway) will be closed for sign installation from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
On Monday, Sept. 30 and Tuesday, Oct. 1, the southbound lanes of OR 217 will be closed between OR 99W (Pacific Highway West) and Greenburg Road for sign structure installation.  Traffic will be detoured from OR 99W to Greenburg Road.  The closure hours are from 11p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the northbound lanes of OR 217 will be closed between Greenburg Road and OR 99W for sign installation.  Traffic will be detoured from OR 99W to Greenburg Road.  The closure hours are from 11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
On Thursday, Oct. 3, traffic will be controlled by flaggers on SW 72nd Avenue between the OR 217 northbound ramps and SW Hampton Street. The work hours are from 11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time on OR 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 lane on OR 224 from SE 17th Avenue to SE Monroe St. will be closed in both directions several days this week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to install new lighting.

 

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 (U.S. 30) between Larch Mountain Road and Latourell Falls.

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

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

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