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| Project Summary: |
Construction has shifted to Stage 2 on this $60 million, 1.2-mile project to widen Interstate 5 between Victory Blvd. and Lombard St. in North Portland. |
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Read the August 2009 newsletter
Read the Revised Environmental Assessment (REA)
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| Construction: |
Construction began April 2008. The freeway widening project is expected to be completed in fall 2010.
Visit the weekly construction news for current traffic impacts, updated every Friday.
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Construction work on Phase I of the I-5 Delta Park widening project started in April 2008. Phase I involves widening the southbound direction of the I-5 freeway and lengthening the entrance and exit ramps at Victory Boulevard and Columbia Boulevard. Phase II involves improving local streets. This second phase will be implemented when funding has been secured.
Stage 2 of the freeway widening project began in summer 2009. It involves widening I-5 northbound, widening the northbound Columbia Blvd. bridge and widening the northbound Columbia Slough Bridge. For more information, read the August 2009 newsletter.
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| Traffic Impacts |
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Construction on I-5 will require occasional lane closures on some of the ramps and cross streets(Columbia Blvd., Schmeer Rd. and Victory Blvd.) to ensure the safety of the traveling public during construction. There will also be occasional nighttime lane closures on I-5 in both directions and a smaller number of short duration full closures on I-5 when the new bridge beams are set into place. To reduce inconvenience to travelers, all three northbound lanes and two southbound lanes will be kept open during peak hours. Motorists will be given advance notice about lane or road closures and expected delays.
During Stage 2, motorists should expect traffic shifts on I-5, nighttime lane closures, a full closure of the Columbia Blvd. off-ramp from northbound I-5 on the weekend of Friday, Aug. 14 to Monday, Aug. 17.
Stage 2 is expected to be completed in April 2010.
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| Focus on Freight |
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ODOT realizes the importance of commercial freight mobility along the I-5 corridor and has included businesses in the planning process. ODOT staff and project team members have made presentations to the Portland Freight Committee and NINA (Northwest Industrial Neighborhood Association) to help their members plan for the anticipated construction impacts. Meetings have also been held with the Swan Island Transportation Management Association and HiNoon (Hayden Island Neighborhood Network) to discuss upcoming detour routes and get feedback.
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| What Happens Next? |
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Hamilton Construction, an Oregon-based contractor, was awarded the contract for the project. Work started in April 2008.
Construction of local street improvements will be conducted in a future phase of the project, once funding is secured.
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| How to Get Involved |
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To receive updates about the project, contact Mike Mason, 503.731.8246 or by e-mail Michael.W.Mason@odot.state.or.us
Click here for the June 2007 newsletter.
Click here for the April 2008 newsletter.
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