Oregon Department of Transportation News Release Region 1 Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas and Hood River Counties

August 28, 2020 20-36

For more information: Katelyn Jackson, 503-731-8503 [email protected]

Weekly Construction Update: August 29–September 5, 2020* *Schedules are subject to change due to weather and site conditions.

Traffic impacts will be minimized Sept. 4-7 for the holiday. The following highways have projects included in this week’s construction report. Scroll down to see traffic impacts in the following order (interstate, U.S., and state highways).

For updated information on highway work and current travel information throughout Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com or call the Oregon road report at 511 or 1-800-977-6368. For more information about Region 1 area road construction visit www.Oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/Pages/WeeklyConstructionUpdate/WeeklyConstructionUpdate.aspx August 29-September 5, 2020 Weekly Construction Update Page 2 of 5

Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – Trunnion Replacement (20T062475) Project Description: The northbound span of the Interstate Bridge will close from Sept. 12–20, 2020 as crews replace mechanical parts that help lift and lower the bridge. The Interstate Bridge is located on I-5 where it connects Oregon and Washington across the Columbia River. Traffic Impacts: Nighttime lane closures and bridge lifts. Nighttime lane closures on I-5 in both directions over the Interstate Bridge through Thursday, Sept. 3. Single lane closures begin at 8 p.m. with a second lane closing at 10 p.m. All lanes open by 5 a.m. Nighttime 30 minute bridge lifts between midnight and 5 a.m. Thursday through Saturday nights. Nighttime lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. weeknights on I-205 over the Glenn Jackson Bridge. For more information: www.interstatebridge.org

Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – Rose Quarter Investigations Project Description: This project will conduct utility work in the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project area including nearby local streets between N Greeley and NE Lloyd Boulevard. Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts. Project website: www.i5RoseQuarter.org

Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – Graham Road (19T005241) Project Description: This project replaces the two I-84 bridges over Graham Road (Exit 17) in Troutdale and widens Graham Road and constructs a sidewalk and bike lane. Traffic Impacts: Nighttime and daytime lane closures on Graham Road. Nighttime lane and ramp closures on I-84 east and west. Periodic daytime lane closures with flagging and shoulder closures on Graham Road weekdays and nighttime lane closures between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Periodic nighttime ramp closures for work on Graham Road. For more information: www.i-84Troutdale.org

Interstate 205 – East Portland Freeway – Northbound Auxiliary Lane at Sunnybrook (19T009611) Project description: ODOT is improving safety and operations on Interstate 205 by building a northbound auxiliary lane between the Oregon 224 (Sunrise Expressway) on-ramp and the Sunnyside Road/Sunnybrook Boulevard interchange exit ramp (Exit 14). Traffic impacts: No traffic impacts. For more information: www.i205construction.org

Interstate 205 – East Portland Freeway – RealTime Information Signs Installation (19T113957) Project Description: This project will install five traveler information signs on I-205 between I-5 and OR 213. Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts. Project website: www.i205corridor.org

Interstate 205 – Abernethy Bridge to SE 82nd Ave – Paving (20T057692) Project Description: ODOT will improve Interstate 205 between the Abernethy Bridge in Oregon City and SE 82nd Avenue near the Oregon 224 interchange by repaving over 4 miles of I-205 as well as installing rumble strips.

For updated information on highway work and current travel information throughout Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com or call the Oregon road report at 511 or 1-800-977-6368. For more information about Region 1 area road construction visit https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Regions/Pages/R1-Construction-Updates.aspx August 29-September 5, 2020 Weekly Construction Update Page 3 of 5

Traffic Impacts: Nighttime double lane closures on I-205 north starting between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights. Nighttime ramp closures. Nighttime ramp closures on the OR 99E on-ramp to I-205 north Sunday night, the I-205 south off-ramp to OR 99E Monday night, the I-205 north off-ramp to OR 213 and the OR 213 on-ramp to I-205 south Tuesday nights. Ramp closures are from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. Project website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20508

Interstate 405 – Stadium Freeway – Ramp repairs (19T025461) Project description: ODOT is repairing and replacing a number of freeway joints on the elevated sections of Interstate 405 on either side of the Fremont Bridge and from I-405 north to U.S. 26 west. Major traffic impacts will occur in 2019 and 2020. Traffic impacts: Nighttime ramp closures and lane closures. Nighttime ramp closures of the U.S 30 east ramp to I-405 south, the I-5 south ramp to I-405 south and the N Going Street on-ramp to I-5 south from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights. Intermittent nighttime lane closures on I-405 north and south between the Fremont Bridge and on the I- 5 south ramp to I-405 south from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights. Single lane 24/7 closure on N Kerby/N Cook on-ramp until fall 2020. For more information: www.i405ramps.org

Interstate 405 – Stadium Freeway – (City of Portland) (20T057613) Project Description: PBOT is constructing a bridge over I-405 at NW Flanders St. A full closure of I-405 will occur in November 2020 to place the bridge. Traffic Impacts: The I-405 southbound off-ramp at NW Glisan Street will be closed from Sunday, July 26 through Monday, August 31. Project website: www.portland.gov/transportation/flanders

U.S. 26 – Powell Boulevard – Outer Powell Safety (19T033601) Project Description: This project will construct roadway improvements on Powell Boulevard from SE 122nd Avenue to SE 136th Avenue to address the high rate of collisions on Outer Powell for the past several years. The purpose of this project is to increase safety for people who walk, drive, take the bus and ride bikes, making Outer Powell a safer place for everyone. Traffic Impacts: Daytime lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information: www.outerpowellsafety.org

U.S. 26 – Sunset Highway – Cornelius Pass Road to NW 185th Ave landscaping (20T020160) Project Description: This project will remove weeds and plant shrubs, trees, grasses and wildflowers in select locations on U.S. 26 between NW Cornelius Pass Road and NW 185th Avenue. Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.

U.S. 26 – Mt Hood Highway – Paving from Zigzag to Rhododendron (20T065748) Project Description: This project will repave 2.5 miles of U.S. 26 between East Lolo Pass Road in Zigzag and East Arlie Mitchell Road in Rhododendron to smooth out the ride on a heavily traveled corridor. This project will also improve safety by replacing rumble strips, raising 2,400 feet of guardrail, and replacing 1,500 feet of glare shields. Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.

For updated information on highway work and current travel information throughout Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com or call the Oregon road report at 511 or 1-800-977-6368. For more information about Region 1 area road construction visit https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Regions/Pages/R1-Construction-Updates.aspx August 29-September 5, 2020 Weekly Construction Update Page 4 of 5

Project website: https://tinyurl.com/US26PavingAtRhododendron

U.S. 30 – Historic Columbia River Highway – Wa Na Pa Streetscape (20T033397) Project description: ODOT, in partnership with the City of Cascade Locks, is improving the operations, accessibility and safety of Wa Na Pa Street in downtown Cascade Locks. Work includes paving Wa Na Pa Street from just east of the Bridge of the Gods to Forest Lane (0.8 miles), constructing accessible sidewalk curb ramps at 11 intersections, and restriping the roadway and six crosswalks. Traffic impacts: Periodic traffic shifts and on-street parking closures between the Venture Street and Forest Lane. Project website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=WNPS

Oregon 8 – TV Highway – Intersection Improvements at OR 219 (20T013985) Project Description: This project on OR 8 at OR 219 in downtown Hillsboro includes new traffic signals and signs, improved lighting, upgraded ADA curb ramps and a new left turn lane at OR 219 at Oak Street. Work will be complete in fall 2020. Traffic Impacts: Daytime and nighttime lane closures. Daytime lane and shoulder closures on Baseline Street (OR 8) and 1st Avenue and Oak Street (OR 8) and 1st Avenue. Nighttime lane closures with flaggers directing on SW Baseline Street, SW Oak Street and 1st Avenue from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. week nights. Project website: www.OR8construction.org

Oregon 8 – TV Highway – Pedestrian Crossing Upgrade at SE 44th/45th Avenue 20T025695) Project Description: This project on OR 8 at 44th/45th avenues in Hillsboro includes pedestrian-activated flashing lights at the crosswalk on OR 8 between SE 44th and SE 45th Avenues, improved lighting and upgraded ADA curb ramps. Work will be complete in fall 2020. Traffic Impacts: Daytime and nighttime lane closures. Daytime lane and shoulder closures on OR 8 between SE 44th and 45th Avenue. Nighttime lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. week nights on TV Highway between Brookwood Parkway and SE 44th Avenue. Project website: www.OR8construction.org

Oregon 99W – Pacific Highway West – Tualatin River Bridge (20T062379) Project Description: This project will improve the bridge over the Tualatin River on OR 99W northbound including replacing the bridge joints and installing new concrete surfaces. Traffic Impacts: One lane of OR 99W northbound is closed 24/7 across the Tualatin River Bridge. Watch for traffic control changes. Speed is reduced to 35 mph. Trucks follow signed detour. Project website: bit.ly/OR99Wbridge

Oregon 212 – Clackamas-Boring Highway – Improvements (19T110043) Project Description: This project on OR 212 from I-205 to U.S. 26 through Damascus and Boring includes paving, upgrading accessible sidewalk ramps and installing a new bridge at North Fork Deep Creek. Work will be complete in fall 2021. Traffic Impacts: Daytime lane closures and nighttime lane closures on OR 212 from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.

For updated information on highway work and current travel information throughout Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com or call the Oregon road report at 511 or 1-800-977-6368. For more information about Region 1 area road construction visit https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Regions/Pages/R1-Construction-Updates.aspx August 29-September 5, 2020 Weekly Construction Update Page 5 of 5

Intermittent flagging and pilot cars directing traffic between 98th and 172nd Avenues at night. Project website: www.OR212Improvements.org

All ODOT highways – Region 1 LED Replacement Project Project Description: This project will replace over 8,000 roadway lights with light-emitting diode (LED) lights on ODOT roads throughout Region 1, which includes Multnomah, Clackamas and Hood River Counties and eastern Washington County. Traffic Impacts: Intermittent nighttime lane closures on I-205 from Maywood Park to Washington Street from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights. Intermittent closures of the I-84 east Exit 9 to Fargo Street, I-205 south Exit 21A toward Glisan/Stark, and the Glisan Street on-ramp to I-205 north from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights. Project Website: https://tinyurl.com/odotR1LEDpilot – Bridge Deck Seal (20T068717) Project Description: This project will apply a bridge deck concrete seal on several bridges in 2020. The new deck seals will increase the lifespan of the bridges by creating a barrier to keep water from seeping into the bridges. Traffic Impacts: Nighttime closures of the Steel Bridge one direction at a time from 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights, September 2 and 3. The eastbound lane of the Steel Bridge will be closed from 10 p.m. September 2 to 5:30 am September 3 with signed detours. The westbound lane of the Steel Bridge will be closed from 10 p.m. September 3 to 5:30 a.m. September 4 with signed detours. MAX trains will not be disrupted, but TriMet buses may be on alternate routes over the river. See trimet.org/alerts for more details. Project Website: https://tinyurl.com/2020odotR1bridgedecks

Tips for driving safely in work zones An inattentive driver is the most common cause of work zone crashes. Drivers and their passengers — not workers — make up the majority of work zone fatalities. What you can do: • SLOW DOWN! • Pay attention • Obey signs and flaggers Know before you go! Call 511 or visit www.TripCheck.com to check routes, work zones and road and weather conditions before you head out.

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For updated information on highway work and current travel information throughout Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com or call the Oregon road report at 511 or 1-800-977-6368. For more information about Region 1 area road construction visit https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Regions/Pages/R1-Construction-Updates.aspx