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Traffic and sound impacts
Next week, our contractors will continue conducting exploratory excavations using a vacuum truck to locate utilities and additional work along parts of Carpenter Lane, Cottrell Road, and Dodge Park Boulevard. This work is needed to prepare for updating these roads to Multnomah County roadway standards, including widening the pavement, resurfacing the asphalt, and adding a gravel shoulder.
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Weekdays, July 15-19
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
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There will be intermittent noise, typically ranging from 75 to 90 dBA (similar to the sound level of a medium-sized tractor).
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Temporary lane closures with flaggers to direct traffic.
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Construction activity for week beginning July 15, 2024
Construction work hours for the week beginning July 15 will be 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Deliveries and work to prepare or secure the site for the day may occur outside of these hours.
Work at and near the filtration site includes:
- Exploratory excavations using a vacuum truck to locate utilities and road improvements prep along parts of Carpenter Lane, Cottrell Road, and Dodge Park Boulevard.
- Installation of tree protection fencing and erosion control measures on Carpenter Lane, Cottrell Road, and Dodge Park Boulevard.
- Moving equipment to the filtration facility site
- Installing security fencing around the perimeter of the site
- Building temporary construction roads at the facility site
- Installation of temporary water utilities at the facility site
- Heavy machinery excavating and grading into the SE stockpile area
- Soil stabilization including the use of tackifier to keep soil from leaving stockpiles
What to expect:
- 24-hour security at the filtration site
- Increased traffic as equipment is moved to the facility site
- Filling of water trucks at the intersection of Carpenter and Cottrell
- Street sweeper operating on Carpenter Lane
- Construction noise and vibration near the site
Work for the filtration pipelines includes:
- PGE working clearance along Lusted Road near Altman Road
What to expect:
Find additional information about current and upcoming construction activities at portland.gov/filtration_activity.
Bull Run Filtration Neighbor Update Meeting
At the July 11, 2024 meeting, community members heard an update on construction activities for the Bull Run Filtration Project, including site access improvements and work planned at the facility site. Visit the July 11, 2024 Neighbor Update meeting webpage to view the:
Join the conversation:
We are planning monthly in-person neighbor coffee chats with the construction contractor starting in August. Dates, times, and locations will be included in this email when available.
The next online Neighbor Update meeting is planned for October 10, 2024.
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The Bull Run Filtration Project will remove Cryptosporidium and other contaminants from the Bull Run water supply, producing cleaner, safer water for the one million people who use our water now and for future generations. The project is required by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and must be completed by September 30, 2027, through a bilateral compliance agreement with the Oregon Health Authority.
To learn more, visit portland.gov/water/filtration.
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