Traffic Impact
Pre-Construction Activities and Utility Relocations are Underway
Work along the project corridor continues with utility
relocations, tree trimming and tree removal to make room for roadway improvements. This work is expected to continue through 2025.
Early utility relocation work ensures services such as
power and communications are in place prior to roadway construction starting in spring of 2025.
Daytime utility work occurs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and nighttime work occurs from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Traffic impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, shoulder closures and up to 20-minute traffic holds weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Flaggers will control traffic as needed.
Tips for Traveling Safely in Work Zones- Orange is your cue! Pay attention when you see orange signs, barrels, cones and barricades.
- Obey all speed signs for your safety and the safety of others.
- Expect delays—plan for them—and leave early so you can drive safely through the work zone.
Allow extra time when traveling and follow all signs and flaggers for safety.
Travelers should expect short
delays in the area during pre-construction activities. For the most
up-to-date traffic impacts please visit
www.TripCheck.com.
The project schedule is subject to
change based on weather and site conditions.
Pictured above: map of the project area and timelines on SE Powell Boulevard between I-205 and Portland/Gresham city limits, just east of SE 174th Avenue.
Pre-Construction Impacts
This work will include periodic travel lanes, bike lanes, shoulder, sidewalk closures with detours and temporary pedestrian access routes.
Noise Impacts
To minimize traffic impacts during the day, some night work is required. Those working or living in the area may hear noise from heavy equipment, construction trucks, beeping noises when vehicles are in reverse (required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and equipment such as concrete saws, drills and jackhammers.
Expect to hear construction noise at night within the project corridor while Northwest Natural crews conduct construction activities for service upgrades, installation and replacement for natural gas service. Pre-construction activities and utility relocations will continue through 2025.
Expect daytime and nighttime activities within the project corridor by utility companies through 2025.
Expect a representative from NW Natural to provide notifications to residents adjacent to their work areas with details and contact information about their utility-related work.
Noise Hotline: 503.276.7803. This hotline is available to help resolve any ODOT noise-related concerns 24 hours a day.
Is tree removal required to build the project?
In some areas, tree trimming and tree removal is needed to build the new safety improvements. ODOT takes tree removal very seriously and avoids removing trees wherever possible. New trees will be planted throughout the corridor following roadway construction.
The design team completed a review of driveways along the project and contacted all property owners where driveways need to be altered or closed to improve access and safety. If you have not been contacted by ODOT at this point, there will be no changes to your driveway width or location other than slight possible modifications to align it with the new sidewalk curb.
Meetings and Events
Past Events and Meetings:
The project team hosted informational booths at local events near the project corridor:
- The Original Gresham Farmers Market – August 19, 2023
- Lents International Market – August 27, 2023
The project team hosted a public meeting on September 22, 2021 to present information about potential sound walls. You can review the meeting presentation
here.
The project team developed an online open house from September 23 to October 18, 2020 to present information about the completion of Phase 1 and the design plans for Phase 2.
While the online open house is now closed, you can still access the information here.
Schedule
Before construction begins along the corridor, pre-construction activities, such as utility relocations in addition to tree trimming and tree removal must occur. This work is expected to continue through 2025.
Road construction is anticipated to begin in spring of 2025 and will last five years. The project website will be regularly updated with current project information, including schedule, progress and traffic impacts.
Schedule is subject to change based on weather and site conditions.