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Environmental Services is constructing a sewer project to extend the public sewer system throughout the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood. This work is part of the City’s effort to provide property owners a way to directly and independently connect to the sewer system to meet current plumbing code.
Schedule
Construction began in April 2024 and is expected to be completed in October 2025. Work on most blocks will take approximately four to six weeks to complete, with periods of inactivity to occur from time to time.
What's Happening Now
All work is weather dependent, and the schedule below is subject to change.
Week of November 4
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9th Avenue between SE Lexington Street and SE Lambert Street – Crews will repair the sewer mainline and build a second maintenance hole using open trench excavation.
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SE Lambert Street between 9th and 11th Avenues – Crews will repair the sewer mainline and build a maintenance hole using open trench excavation.
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SE 9th Avenue between SE Clatsop Street and SE Sherrett Street – Crews will install a new lateral pipe using open trench excavation.
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SE 9th Avenue north of SE Nehalem Street – Crews will install two new lateral pipes using open trench excavation.
- Crews will prepare the streets and then pour new concrete on the existing concrete streets at the following locations:
- SE 8th Avenue north of SE Umatilla Street
- SE 8th Avenue north of SE Tenino Street
Week of November 11
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SE Lambert Street between 9th and 11th Avenues – Crews will continue to repair the sewer mainline and build a maintenance hole using open trench excavation.
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SE 15th Avenue north of SE Reedway Street – Crews will repair the sewer mainline and build a maintenance hole using open trench excavation.
- Crews will prepare to do concrete driveway and sidewalk repairs and paving at the following locations:
- SE 9th Avenue between SE Linn Street and SE Clatsop Street
- SE 9th Avenue between SE Clatsop Street and SE Sherrett Street
- SE 9th Avenue south of SE Nehalem Street
- SE 9th Avenue between SE Nehalem Street and SE Miller Street
Project Map
The project area is generally bounded by SE Insley Street to the north, SE Linn Street to the south, SE Oaks Park Way to the west, and 99E to the east with a few areas north of SE Lambert Street. See map for details.
 Simplified map for the Sellwood Sewer Extension Project. Please note - this map is not to scale.
What to Expect During Construction
Construction hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Crews may work on some Saturdays as well. The City will allow night work to finish construction in a few complicated or busy areas on SE Tacoma Street and on SE 13th Avenue.
You can expect the following activities to occur during construction hours:
- Noise, vibration, and dust
- Traffic delays
- Parking restrictions
- Equipment storage overnight
- Continued sewer service during work hours
- Maintained access to your home or business
A brief guide on what you can expect during construction projects conducted by Environmental Services and their contractors can be found at portland.gov/bes/constructionimpacts.
Keeping You Informed
Environmental Services will inform residents and businesses about project activities and respond to questions and concerns in a timely manner. The following resources will help you stay informed and report concerns:
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Webpage: For more information, visit portland.gov/bes/SellwoodSewerExtension.
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Questions? Contact Tracie Heidt at Tracie@jla.us.com or 503-865-6492.
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Sewer Emergency: In the event of a sewer backup or basement flooding, call the Maintenance hotline immediately at 503-823-1700. It is staffed all hours and all days.
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