Traffic Impact
4.27.22 Construction Update:
Construction continues through summer 2022. Current work is occurring on the north and south sides of our project area along North Lombard Street between North Fiske Avenue and North Boston Avenue.
Our crews are completing construction of ADA sidewalk curb ramps, bus pad work, new traffic signals, electrical work and installing new signs along the project corridor.
Expect periodic 24/7 lane closures at alternating locations and periodic shoulder closures. Temporary pedestrian walkways remain open.
Expect daytime and nighttime work through spring and summer. Periodic night work will begin in May.
Current construction activities include:
- Progressing work on the new traffic signals before they get activated.
- Electrical work and construction of the new median islands on North Lombard Street at North Emerald Avenue and North Delaware Avenue for the new Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRBFs).
- Installing new bus stops and finishing ADA curb ramp work along North Lombard Street from North Delaware Avenue to North Fiske Avenue.
- Sidewalk work associated with a few driveway locations on the west end of the project area.
- Utility work and installing upgraded street signs along the north and south sides of the project area.
- Landscape and irrigation work in some locations.
- Pavement repairs eastbound and westbound along North Lombard Street.
While construction work continues, travel lanes will remain in their current configuration. Expect 24/7 single lane closures at alternating locations along the project area, periodic shoulder closures, flaggers in the work zones and temporary detours for people using the sidewalk.
We will continue to provide construction updates through emails and this project website as work progresses.
Noise Hotline
We received a noise variance from the City of Portland to do limited work between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. The noise hotline is 503-294-2125. This number is available for nearby residents and businesses to help resolve any ODOT noise-related concerns 24 hours a day.
Please contact the City of Portland's Noise Office for any night time noise concerns outside of our project area, as there are a variety of city projects in the area:
noise@portlandoregon.gov.
Expect intermittent impacts to your travel, detailed below. Allow extra time when traveling and follow all signs and flaggers for safety.
- Vehicles and freight: Traffic will still flow in both directions during construction, with occasional lane closures and delays. Later this spring, crews will reduce and shift vehicle lanes to make room for construction activities.
- Biking: Share the lane with vehicles, walk bikes along sidewalks, or use a neighborhood greenway such as North Bryant Street. Bike lanes will open at project completion.
- Walking, rolling and accessing transit: There may be guided detour paths near corners as accessible ramps are installed.
This image illustrates a temporary pedestrian detour.
Project Schedule
This image shows the three stages of construction phasing from 2021 to 2022, working from north, to south, to the center turn lane.
Construction Impacts
We’ll do most of the work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, but we’ll do the heavier work — such as installing traffic signals and repaving — at night, when impacts will affect fewer travelers (and be safer for workers).
We received a noise variance from the City of Portland to do limited work between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. The noise concerns hotline is 503-294-2125. This number is available for nearby residents and businesses to help resolve any ODOT noise-related concerns 24 hours a day.
Meetings and Events
We held in-person and online open houses in March 2019 and January 2020, and an online open house in January 2021. ODOT is always listening to community members and considering their feedback. If you missed the open houses but would like to submit a comment, contact Dee Hidalgo at dee.hidalgo@odot.oregon.gov
Schedule
Construction is currently underway and will continue through summer 2022. Schedule is subject to change.