ODOT Region 1 Weekly Construction Update: Feb. 1 - Feb. 8, 2014

Jan. 31, 2014 
 

For more information: Dee Hidalgo, 503-731-8237
Dee.Hidalgo@odot.state.or.us

 

Area Road Construction:
Feb. 1 - Feb. 8, 2014*

*Schedules are subject to change due to weather and site conditions.

Interstate 5 at the Iowa Street Viaduct

 Project Description: This project replaces a viaduct on I-5 that crosses a ravine at S.W. 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: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/Pages/iowaviaduct/index.aspx 

 

 Interstate 5 Wilsonville Road Interchange

Project Description: Work is underway 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: No traffic impacts. Work is scheduled to begin again in spring 2014.

For more information: http://www.i5wilsonvilleroad.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 N.E. 223rd/Fairview Parkway in Fairview.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts. 

 

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 in both directions. Expect nighttime single-lane closures eastbound on I-84 over the Sandy River (milepost 18) and on I-84 over Jordan Road east of the Sandy River (exit 18) Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 3-5, between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.  Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the freeway on westbound I-84. 

Alternating one-way traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals while underpass traffic is controlled by flaggers on Jordan Road at I-84, weekdays between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Expect brief delays. The vertical clearance on Jordan Road under the overpass has been reduced to 14 feet, 9 inches. Please obey parking restrictions.

Sandy River users can expect work crews near and over the waterway. Approach the work area with caution, stay clear of construction activities and obey instructions from flaggers.

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

  

Interstate 84 Bridge of the Gods at Cascade Locks

Project Description: This project will repair the bridge and restore its previous weight limit of 80,000 pounds.   

Traffic Impacts:  The weight restriction on the Bridge of the Gods has been lifted and the bridge is restored to its 80,000 pound load rating.

This project is in the final construction phase.  Expect single lane delays, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are no overnight closures scheduled at this time.

For more information: www.portofcascadelocks.org 

  

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 NE Airport Way westbound onto I-205 northbound.  Motorists on NE 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 NE Airport Way.

Traffic Impacts: Single lanes may be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on NE Airport Way Monday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 7.

Please note: There may also be occasional daytime short-duration closures of the I-205 multi-use bicycle/pedestrian path on the north side of Airport Way, Monday- Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for construction work next to the path. Flaggers will stop trail users for less than 20 minutes at a time.
Expect intermittent sidewalk closures on NE Airport Way while the contractor is working in the project area.

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

  

I-205 Sunrise JTA Project (OR 212/224 Clackamas Highway)

Project Description: The Sunrise JTA Project will address existing congestion and safety problems in the Oregon 212/224 corridor by constructing a new road from I-205 to 122nd Avenue. Major project elements include:

 

• Constructing a new two-lane limited access highway (one lane each direction) from the Milwaukie Expressway (OR 224) at I-205 to SE 122nd Avenue at OR 212/224.
•  Constructing a new I-205 overcrossing that will connect 82nd Drive and 82nd Avenue.
•  Improving bicycle and pedestrian accommodations in the project area.
•  Improving the intersection of SE 122nd Avenue and OR 212/224.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.

For more information: www.sunrisejta.org 

  

Interstate 405 (Fremont Bridge to Marquam Bridge)

Project Description: The contractor will be completing the installation of lighting and associated structures from an earlier project. This work is to install light pole footings, mounts and poles.

 Traffic Impacts: Single lane closures will occur on I-405 southbound at Naito Parkway for overhead electrical work Monday, Feb. 3 to Friday, Feb. 7 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

  

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

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

 Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts. Work is scheduled to begin again in spring 2014.

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

  

U.S. 26 (Outer S.E. Powell Boulevard) S.E. 111th Avenue to S.E. 174th Avenue

 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:  Motorists should expect shoulder closures throughout the corridor in both directions, especially at intersections, as the contractor works to clean up the project and correct minor issues.

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

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.

 

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.
• Adding sidewalks and bike lanes within the interchange area.

Traffic Impacts: Daytime single lane closures will occur in both directions from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on NW Helvetia Road north of NW Jacobson Road on Monday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 7. 

Daytime single lane closures will also occur in both directions from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on NW Jacobson Road between NW Helvetia Road and NW Casper Place during this same timeframe.

Traffic will be controlled by flaggers within the work zone.

Please note: NW Groveland Drive is permanently closed at NW Helvetia Road.  NW Groveland Drive will be accessible from NW Groveland Road via NW West Union Road.

A speed reduction zone is currently in place on NW Helvetia Road/NW Brookwood Parkway from the NW Helvetia Road/NW West Union Road intersection to the NW Brookwood Parkway/NW Huffman Street intersection.  The posted speed limit has been changed to 40 mph throughout the entire work zone.

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

 

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.

Note: This project is now in the final stage of construction.  Expect the following over the next six to nine months:

• There will be minimal work from now until March 2014.  Expect minor traffic impacts and occasional work as the contractor works on drainage, signals, signs and erosion control.
• The contractor will return in March 2014 to complete the final paving and striping of Glencoe Road and the ramps. Approximately two months of work is needed to complete paving and striping.
• Work is expected to be complete in summer 2014.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.

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

 

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

Project Description: ODOT and the 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: The contractor is working on Oak Street on storm sewer pipe replacement, sidewalk and ADA ramp work, and reconstructing and repaving the right lane.  Work will be moving west to east on Oak Street in 3-block sections starting at Dennis Street and ending at 10th Avenue. 

Expect the following work on Oak Street over the next couple of months:

• The right lane of Oak Street from Dennis Avenue to 1st Avenue is currently closed 24 hours a day (until approximately the end of March 2014).  This includes times when the contractor is not actively working on the project.
• At night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., the middle lane of Oak Street may also be closed to create a wider work area.  Cross streets in this section may also be impacted during the work.
• Work will take place at night and during the day.

Other project work:

• Daytime flagging continues from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on SE 2nd Avenue between the railroad tracks and just south Maple Street for work installing a new storm sewer pipe. This work will continue for another two to three weeks.
• Work is wrapping up on Baseline and Oak streets between 10th Avenue and Dennis Avenue replacing water lines.  There will be daytime single lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nighttime double lanes closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. intermittently through this section.  The water line work should be complete in January 2014.

Construction will continue through 2015, with daytime and nighttime lane closures up to 7 days a week as crews move through the project. On TV Highway and some side streets, road users should plan for congestion, delays and uneven road surfaces. There is increased traffic enforcement in the area.  Please drive cautiously and follow construction signage.

For more information: www.tvhwypaving.org

 

Oregon Highway 99E (McLoughlin Boulevard) Naef Road to Clackamas River Bridge

Project Description: This project was designed to preserve the roadway on OR 99E (McLoughlin Boulevard) between Naef Road and the Clackamas River Bridge. The purpose of this project is to address the failing sections of roadway on OR 99E by repairing the pavement and preserving it for years to come. 

Project elements include:

• Rebuilding sections of the road on OR 99E under the pavement
• Repaving the roadway on OR 99E between Roethe Road and the Clackamas River Bridge
• Connecting sidewalks in multiple locations
• Improving sub-standard handicap ramps in multiple locations
• Striping bike lanes
• Connecting the traffic signals to improve traffic flow 
   

Construction has started with electrical work underway. Sidewalk work is scheduled to begin the second week of February 2014 and paving is expected to begin in the spring of 2014. The contractor will complete all work by fall 2014.

Traffic Impacts: Expect shoulder closures on both northbound and southbound OR 99E (McLoughlin Boulevard) any time of the day or night Monday through Friday.  Single Lane closures will occur Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more project information:
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/pages/OR99E-Naef-Road-to-the-Clackamas-River.aspx

Oregon Highway 99W (SW Barbur Boulevard) at Newbury and Vermont Bridges

Project Description: This project consists of the installation of “Bicycles on Bridge” Flashing Signals at the approaches of both the Newbury and Vermont bridges on Barbur Boulevard. This is the first phase of the OR 99W (SW Barbur Boulevard) Newbury Street and Vermont Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project that is scheduled to begin in spring 2014.

Traffic Impacts: Intermittent single lane closures in both northbound and southbound directions will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 7.

For more information:  http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/Pages/newbury_vermont/index.aspx

Oregon Highway 99W (SW Barbur Boulevard) at SW Luradel Street

Project Description: Pedestrian improvements will be constructed along S.W. Barbur Boulevard at S.W. Luradel Street. These improvements include:

• Installation of a new Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon and a pedestrian island.
• New pipe and manholes to improve drainage.
• Reconstruction of 2 ADA curb ramps.
• Relocation and changes to existing accesses for one residential and one commercial property.

Traffic Impacts: Single lane closures will occur on SW Luradel Street and both northbound and southbound on OR 99W (SW Barbur Boulevard) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note: Motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and transit users need to be aware that ODOT will be restricting one northbound lane of traffic on SW Barbur Boulevard as well as occasional southbound lane restrictions on SW Barbur Boulevard.  Additionally, lane closures and flagging will take place along SW Luradel Street.  TriMet bus stops will temporarily be relocated during construction.  Northbound and southbound shoulder bike lanes in this section of SW Barbur Boulevard will be closed intermittently during construction.  Construction will be complete by the end of February 2014. 

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 at Tualatin-Sherwood Road, Edy Road, Meinecke Road and Sunset Boulevard in Sherwood.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.

Oregon Highway 99W (Pacific Highway), SW 72nd Avenue 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 SW 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 Street along OR 99W. A contractor for WalMart will make the required road improvements. Lanes will not close during daytime hours.

Traffic Impacts: Expect alternating overnight lane closures on the eastbound and westbound lanes on OR 99W (Pacific Highway) for approximately 1 mile from OR 217 to S.W. Pfaffle Street for construction activities Monday through Friday, starting at approximately 9 p.m.  All lanes will re-open by 5:30 a.m. the following morning.

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)

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 Street along OR 99W. A contractor for WalMart will make the required road improvements. Lanes will not close during daytime hours.

Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.

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 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:
Daytime Closures:
Monday, Feb. 3 to Friday, Feb. 7 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

• Shoulders closed on northbound and southbound OR217 between OR8 and 72nd Avenue for sign installation and electrical work.

Nighttime Closures:
Monday, Feb 3 to Friday, Feb 7 from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.:

• Single lane closed on the northbound OR217 to westbound US26 on-ramp and the westbound US26 to southbound OR217 on-ramp for barrier installation at the OR217-US26 interchange.

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

Oregon Highway 224 / OR 212 Sunrise JTA Project (Clackamas Highway)

Project Description: The Sunrise JTA Project will address existing congestion and safety problems in the Oregon 212/224 corridor by constructing a new road from I-205 to 122nd Avenue. Major project elements include:

• Constructing a new two-lane limited access highway (one lane each direction) from the Milwaukie Expressway (OR 224) at I-205 to SE 122nd Avenue at OR 212/224.
• Constructing a new I-205 overcrossing that will connect 82nd Drive and 82nd Avenue.
• Improving bicycle and pedestrian accommodations in the project area.
• Improving the intersection of SE 122nd Avenue and OR 212/224.

Traffic Impacts:  No traffic impacts.

For more information: www.sunrisejta.org 

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