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OR 99E Canby Paving and Improvements

Construction Phase

Region 1: Portland metro and Hood River County (Canby, Clackamas)


​​​​​​​​​​​​This 1.5-mile stretch of OR 99E is well traveled in and through Canby. The project will repave and add features to help everyone get around more safely.

Impacts

Construction Impacts

Construction update (March 15)

Work continues to replace the damaged stormwater pipe under the highway throughout the project area and to install drainage.

Here is what to expect: 

Around-the-clock lane closures continue:

  • Beginning Monday, March 18: Both directions between Elm Street and Ivy Street. Travel lanes will be shifted to the north side of the highway. 
    • ​Both directions between Pine Street and Locust Street.
    • Left turn restrictions into and out of driveways where lanes and the center median are closed.
  • Several nights of flaggers directing traffic on OR 99E overnight at Grant Street. 
  • Accessible detours available for people walking and rolling.
  • Business access will remain open during business hours. Watch for blue cones, business access signs and flaggers assisting with business access.
  • Beginning Monday, March 18: No access to or from Elm and Grant Streets on the south side of OR 99E. Use Ivy Street to detour. 

Elm and Grant closed at the south side of OR 99E. Use Ivy.

Plan ahead by visiting TripCheck.com for real-time traffic impacts. Schedules are subject to change and weather dependent.


​General construction impacts include:

  • Around-the-clock single-lane closures in one or both directions. 
    • When ​the center median is closed, left turn turns will be restricted into and out of driveways. ​
  • Flaggers directing traffic at intersections periodically. 
  • Accessible detours for people walking and rolling.
  • Business access will remain open during business hours.
There will be some night work. Call the 24-hour noise hotline if you have concerns: 503-294-1352.

Schedule

Between this fall and spring 2024, we will:

  • Replace the cracked stormwater pipe that runs under the highway.
  • Build new accessible sidewalk curb ramps at 10 intersections, sidewalk in select locations and a pedestrian refuge island new Knott Street.
  • Upgrade traffic signals.
Paving will be in summer 2024.

In summer 2023, we removed and reconstructed railroad track in two areas.

Details

About

This project will repave and reconstruct sections of Oregon 99E between South Pine Street and Southwest Berg Parkway in Canby and make safety improvements.

OR 99E Canby Paving and Improvements-Map-2023.jpg 



Location

OR 99E | Canby between South Pine Street and Southwest Berg Parkway

Cost and Funding

Project cost: $20.2M​

Contractor

​K&E Excavating

Benefits

  • ​​Repave the highway for the entire length of the project for a safer, smoother ride.
  • Improve traffic signals with new detectors and crosswalks at South Elm Street, South Grant Street and South Ivy Street to increase safety for everyone. 
  • Reconstruct several short sections of sidewalk along the corridor, for example on the south side of OR 99E between La Conasuper Market and Rite Aid.
  • Update striping along the highway for consistent lane width to encourage slower, safer speeds on the busy commercial street. 
  • New bicycle lanes on both sides of the highway between Southwest Berg Parkway and South Elm Street.
  • Install sidewalk curb ramps at all intersections to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and improve access for everyone.
  • Remove the unused railroad tracks and realign the tracks still in use that cross OR 99E diagonally near South Pine Street to eliminate a hazard for people crossing the tracks.
  • Partner with Canby Area Transit on improvements to increase safety and access for transit users as bus shelters are added in the area.

Additional Information

​Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ODOT replacing a stormwater pipe?

When we began construction in early 2023, we realized an underground stormwater pipe was deteriorating and needed replacement. We paused work and modified the project design to replace the cracked stormwater pipe that runs throughout the project area. From fall 2023 to spring 2024, we are replacing stormwater pipe running under the highway as well as building new accessible sidewalk curb ramps and upgrading traffic signals. Working through the winter months means we can complete weather-dependent paving in summer 2024.  ​

Will you fully repave Oregon 99E?

We will repave the entire section of ​​OR 99E from Berg Parkway to Pine Street. We will excavate and replace several inches of roadbed and pavement, not just patch ruts and potholes.

Will you address traffic ​signal timing?​ 

We will add new detectors to all traffic signals in the project area to better detect when vehicles are stopped at red lights. This will improve timing and reduce delays on side streets.

The signal timing at Ivy Street, Elm Street and Grant Street is already coordinated. We are evaluating opportunities to include Berg Parkway and Pine Street to better help the flow of traffic.

​Will OR 99E be narrowed?​

The overall paved width of the highway will remain the same. The current striping for travel lanes is inconsistent and wider than the standard 11 feet in many places. Wider travel lanes can contribute to speeding. We will stripe vehicle lanes to the standard 11-foot width for consistency, allowing room in some areas to extend existing bike lanes.

Will it be easier for pedestrians to cross the busy highway?​​

New accessible sidewalk curb ramps at intersections will eliminate the need to step up or down at curbs and improve access for everyone, including people using mobility devices such as wheelchairs, scooters or strollers. 

Many Canby residents requested more time to cross the highway at signalized intersections. We are installing countdown signals that show the number of seconds left to cross. You can continue crossing while the seconds are counting down. Several Canby residents also asked for audible signals to help visually impaired people. Based on this feedback, audible pedestrian signals are now included in this project.  

Will bike lanes be added?

We will add new striped bike lanes between Berg Parkway and Elm Street, as outlined in the City of Canby’s Gateway Plan and Transportation System Plan. The new bike lanes will extend existing bike lanes and provide more connections to bike routes in Canby. 

Some Canby residents expressed safety concerns about bikes and motor vehicles sharing the highway, and some are excited about consistent striping and new connections — whether they travel OR 99E by motor vehicle or bike. 

Will intersections be improved so vehicles don’t drive over the curb when turning right?

Each intersection will have new, accessible curb ramps. Wherever possible, we are designing curb ramps to reduce the likelihood of vehicles driving over them and to allow vehicles as large as full-sized city buses or medium-sized cargo trucks to make turns. At many intersections, the curb ramps will be shifted slightly from their current locations, except for the east side of Elm Street and the southwest corner of Ivy Street, where private property lines and existing signal and power poles would make it too difficult to move the ramps to a new location.

We heard from many people with concerns about truck traffic at Ivy Street, which is not a designated truck route. ODOT will coordinate with the City to review truck route signs along the corridor.

Will fewer people run red lights?​

Prior to construction of this project, another ODOT project in Canby will improve visibility of signals at many intersections along OR 99E. Adding reflective back plates to signal lights has been proven to reduce nighttime crashes, including those caused by red-light running. We will also add upgraded signal heads to make signals more visible even for drivers following large vehicles. Drivers can do their part by avoiding distractions and driving safely.​​


For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or more information call 503-731-4128, TTY 800-735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1. ​

Si desea obtener información sobre este proyecto traducida al español, sírvase llamar​ al 503-731-4128.

Contacts & Media

Project Contact

Community Affairs Coordinator
Katelyn Jackson
Email
Katelyn.Jackson@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-731-8503
Project Hotline
24/7 noise hotline: 503-294-1352

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Last Updated

3/15/2024 3:57 PM

Project Number

18775

Project Documents

Related documents to this project
OR 99E Canby Factsheet September 2020.pdfView the project factsheet from September 2020.
OR 99E Canby Hoja de Hechos Septiembre 2020.pdfView this factsheet for more details about this project.
OR 99E Canby What We Heard 2021.pdfA FAQ document based on feedback received in fall 2020.
OR 99E Canby Paving and Improvements November 2022 Mailer.pdfThis is the project mailer including schedule information in English and Spanish.
Weekend-closure-postcard-18775.pdfInformation about the July 6-10 closure of OR 99E
OR 99E Canby - Trifold Mailer Fall 2023.pdfFall 2023 newsletter about construction resuming