About
We are improving pavement conditions on U.S. 30 (NW St. Helens Road) between NW Bridge Avenue and NW Kittridge Avenue. Pavement conditions on this stretch of U.S. 30 are deteriorating and in need of repair.
Improved pavement conditions will make it safer for all road users (people walking, biking, rolling, driving and moving freight). These improvements are important to make now, before pavement conditions worsen and require a full roadway reconstruction.
In addition to repaving the roadway, we are replacing traffic signals, adjusting vehicle lane widths on this designated freight route and building curb ramps that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. We will also improve conditions for people biking, including a five-foot-wide bike lane with a two-foot-wide buffer throughout most of the corridor, with some areas where the bike lane is more or less than five feet wide depending on available space.
Location
U.S. 30
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U.S 30 (NW St. Helens Road) from approximately NW Bridge Avenue to NW Kittridge Avenue.
Cost and Funding
$6,206,310
Contractor
Kerr Contractors Oregon LLC
Benefits
Improving the pavement condition on US 30 (NW St. Helens Road) between NW Bridge Avenue and NW Kittridge Avenue will create a safer roadway for all travelers. In addition to repaving, we are making other improvements to enhance safety and mobility for people walking, biking, and rolling.
Other project improvements include:
- New or upgraded ADA ramps installed along the roadway at NW 55th Avenue, NW 56th Avenue, NW 57th Avenue, NW Saltzman Road, NW 60th Avenue, NW Front Avenue, and NW Bridge Avenue.
- Traffic and crosswalk signal upgrades at NW Bridge Avenue and NW Front Avenue to improve signal timing and detection for cars and people. The upgraded crosswalk at NW Bridge Avenue will include a new pedestrian-activated push button crossing.
- New guardrail where existing rail is substandard.
- Improvements for people using bikes by adjusting vehicle lane widths on this designated freight route, and adding bike lanes with a painted buffer where space allows.
What Problem Will This Improve?
Poor pavement conditions create safety concerns for people using the roadway. Improving the pavement condition will create a safer environment for all roadway users and help prevent damage as a result of pavement chipping, increased tire friction, and uneven pavement. If paving is not done now, conditions are likely to deteriorate to the point where a full-depth roadway reconstruction is needed.
Additional Information
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For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or more information, call 503-731-4812, TTY 800-735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1.
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