Traffic Impact
Pre-Construction Activities
Work along the project corridor begins with utility
relocations, tree trimming, selective building demolition and sign
removal to make room for roadway improvements. This pre-construction work started in December 2022.
Early utility relocation work will ensure services such as
power and communications are in place prior to roadway construction starting in
late spring 2023.
Selective
building demolition and sign removal will occur at these locations:
- Smoker’s Zone Building at 15400 SE Powell
Blvd.
- Exodus Building at
16211 SE Powell Blvd.
- Drive-in Movie Sign at SE 108th Ave and SE
Powell Blvd.
- Shell Station Sign at
SE 164th Ave and SE Powell Blvd.
Daytime utility work occurs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
and nighttime work occurs from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Selective building demolition and sign removals occur
Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Travelers should expect short
delays in the area during pre-construction activities. For the most
up-to-date traffic impacts during construction please visit www.TripCheck.com.
Schedule is subject to
change based on weather and site conditions.
A map of the project area on SE Powell Boulevard.
Pre-Construction Impacts
This work will include periodic travel lanes, bike lanes, shoulder, sidewalk closures with detours and temporary pedestrian access routes.
Noise Impacts
Those working or living in the area may hear noise from heavy equipment, construction trucks, beeping noises when vehicles are in reverse and other equipment related to pre-construction 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 or 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 four local events near the project corridor:
- Lents International Market – October 9, 2022
- The Original Gresham Farmers Market – September 24, 2022 & October 22, 2022
- Sunday Parkways – August 21, 2022
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 to present information about the recently completed construction and the design plans for Phase 2. While the online open house is now closed, you can still access the information and learn more
here.
Schedule
Before construction begins along the corridor, pre-construction activities, such as utility relocation in addition to tree trimming or tree removal, must occur. This work started in December 2022.
Schedule is subject to change based on weather and site conditions.
Road construction is anticipated to begin in late spring 2023 and will last five years. The project website will be regularly updated with current project information, including schedule, progress and traffic impacts.