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Construction season is underway as crews return to continue the curb ramp upgrades project started last year.
Electrical work on U.S. 395 (Southgate):
Starting March 31, electrical crews will be working along U.S. 395 (Southgate) to bore and install electrical wiring systems. They will begin at Southwest 30th Street and move north toward the access road leading to Southwest Hailey Avenue. Work will take place during the week, and there will be no lane closures.
During the week of April 7, electrical work will take place at the intersection of U.S. 395 (Southgate) and Southwest Hailey Avenue/Tutuilla Road. Crews are scheduled to work during the day, but if lane closures are necessary, they will switch to night work.
Curb Ramp construction on Southeast Court Avenue:
Starting April 7, construction crews will resume installing curb ramps along Southeast Court Street, beginning at Southeast 17th Street.
Crews will move to U.S. 395 (Southgate) to begin curb ramp upgrades around mid-April.
In addition to upgrading curb ramps, we will also:
- Replace the asphalt walkway with a wider concrete sidewalk on the east side of U.S. 395, between Tutuilla Road and Southwest Perkins Avenue.
- Install pedestrian-activated flashing beacons at:
- OR 11 – SE Isaac Avenue, milepost 1.19.
- OR 11 – SE 17th Street, milepost 0.31.
- Add bike lanes on OR 11, from the Interstate 84 interchange to Southeast Court Avenue.
Check out the interactive map to find out where work will take place.
 Crews pour concrete for new ADA ramps on OR 11 and I-84 eastbound on-ramps.
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Here's what you can expect during construction:
- Shoulder and lane closures.
- Intermittent side street closures are possible.
- Flaggers helping direct traffic as needed.
- All pedestrians will have access through or around work zones.
- Businesses will remain open during construction.
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Why are curb ramps important?
ADA curb ramps make it easier for people to move between the sidewalk and road. This can be helpful for those who have trouble stepping up and down high curbs.
It's also helpful for people using wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, hand carts and bicycles. These ramps make it easier for everyone to get around.
Although we are planning to work on all the ramps shown on the map, the timing will change. Locations that are ready for construction are done first because they can be done immediately, while those needing additional coordination or design will be done later.
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