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UPDATED Traffic Advisory:
Night paving on W Burnside at 18th/19th
now scheduled for August 18
(August 16, 2019) Due to equipment issues, the contractor is unable to work this evening as previously scheduled. The night paving has been rescheduled for the night of Sunday, August 18 to allow for repair of their asphalt grinder. Work will begin at 9 p.m. and will be completed by 6 a.m. the following morning.
 A new transit island, traffic signals and street lights on West Burnside at Alder and 19th, looking north. Photo by the Portland Bureau of Transportation.
Nearby residents can expect construction noise and people driving can expect significant delays on West Burnside between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. One lane in each direction will remain open on W Burnside. Sidewalks will remain open for people walking. We ask the public to travel cautiously, observe all lane detours and directions by reader boards and flaggers, and use alternate routes if possible. Learn what you can expect in our work zones and how you can help everyone stay safe by watching this video: https://youtu.be/lx3RkJjkjSE
The night work is necessary to ensure crews can work in a safe and efficient manner without closing down this critical transportation corridor during the day. West Burnside is a difficult location for road work and PBOT greatly appreciates the patience and understanding of nearby residents and businesses as we work to wrap up this construction project.
Following this night work, crews will test and active the new traffic signals and install remaining concrete islands during regular working hours. Once the fresh pavement has had 14 days to cure, crews will install the final striping including new marked crosswalks. Finally, they will remove the old signal equipment and poles. The project is expected to be substantially complete by the end of September.
This work remains weather-dependent and the schedule may change.
These improvements are part of the West Burnside Multimodal Project, one of a series of safety improvements PBOT is making along the corridor. For more information or to sign up for e-updates, visit our project webpage.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is the steward of the City’s transportation system, and a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides access and mobility. www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation
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