Project-Details

OR 224: SE 17th Avenue to SE Rusk Road

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

We're designing a paving and safety project to improve the 3-mile stretch of OR 224 (Milwaukie Expressway) between SE 17th Avenue and SE Rusk Road in Milwaukie.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

You will see the following traffic impacts when construction begins in 2025:

Work will mostly happen at night and at least one lane will remain open in each direction on OR 224 during the day.
OR 224 will have a few overnight closures.

Up to 21 nights total, spread throughout the project area during 2025 and 2026.
Detour routes will be posted.

Some ADA curb ramp work will be during the day and night.

Sidewalks will have ADA–accessible detours.

Speed limits will be reduced during work times.
OR 224 will remain open at the Monroe intersection but local traffic onto and off of Monroe Street may be restricted.

Schedule

We’re designing the project now through fall 2024. We anticipate construction from spring 2025 through summer 2026.

We’re developing the improvements at SE Monroe Street in support of the City of Milwaukie’s Monroe Street Greenway Plan.

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Details

About

Safety improvements are needed on OR 224, and the roadway is cracked and rutted between SE 17th Avenue and Edison Street. New pavement will extend its lifespan, smooth the ride for over 25,000 daily users, and prevent further damage.

New curb ramps and push buttons throughout the corridor will increase accessibility for pedestrians and people bike in this area. Currently, many intersections lack sidewalk curb ramps and crosswalk push buttons that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

We'll also improve the travel corridor to meet current standards by replacing bridge joints (on the bridges over OR 99E and the railroad), guardrails and signs.

OR 224 and Monroe Street Intersection

The work at the intersection of OR 224 and SE Monroe Street is designed with input from the City of Milwaukie's Monroe Street Greenway Plan. These improvements increase safety for people walking, biking and rolling, by reducing intersection conflicts with vehicles and upgrading signals, signage and operations. See details below, including:

Installing a median to create a center refuge for people walking across the highway.
Adding push-button signals and ramps for people walking or using mobility devices.
Adding green bike stencils for bicycle lane and bike activated signal detectors.
Vehicle turning changes: vehicles to and from Monroe Street will be restricted to right turns only.
New mast arm signals to increase visibility and safety for all users and to provide up to date operational capabilities.
Traffic signal replacement.

Location

OR 224 |

Cost and Funding

Total project cost is estimated at $22.3 million.

Benefits

Safety improvements for people walking, biking and rolling throughout the corridor and at SE Monroe Street Greenway intersection with OR 224.
Crosswalk push buttons will be easier to reach for everyone, including people using mobility devices. Intersections will meet current ADA standards.
New pavement will extend the highway's lifespan. Doing work now prevents having to spend more in the future on delayed repairs.
Signs and striping improve safety and increase visibility, especially for traveling in darkness and rain.
New guardrails meet current standards for improved crash safety.

Contacts & Media

Project Contact

Community Affairs Coordinator: Ellen Waters
Email: Ellen.WATERS@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 971-336-1249

Last Updated

4/17/2024 12:29 PM

Project Number

21598

Project Documents

Related documents to this project
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OR224-17th-Map-Summer23.png	Project Area Map