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CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Portland Streetcar Loop Project
Construction Update
For Portland-area construction updates, visit Keep Portland Moving.
For Streetcar construction information, contact please Kay Dannen with Portland Streetcar, Inc.
Construction schedule subject to change.
Important Broadway Bridge Detour Information:
BROADWAY BRIDGE
NOW - September 3, 2010 - FULL BRIDGE CLOSURE
- No motorized vehicle traffic will be permitted on the bridge during this time.
- Beginning July 19 thru September 3 the bridge will be closed to bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
- The Lovejoy ramp is closed to all traffic east of 9th.
- NW Broadway is closed to thru vehicles north of Hoyt, and to all vehicles north of Irving - access to Union Station will remain open.
- N Broadway is closed west of Larrabee.
- Increased work hours anticipated.
September 4, 2010 - June 30, 2011 - Broadway Bridge construction
- Expect lane closures with one lane in each direction maintained.
- The bridge will have a height limitation of 12´0" as well as narrowed lanes.
- The #9 bus will be re-routed across the Steel Bridge during this work.
- RV´s and large vehicles should detour because of narrow lanes.
- Bicycle and pedestrian access will be maintained, please use caution in work zones.
PEARL DISTRICT
Track installation and utility work on the Lovejoy ramp thru 9th & Lovejoy intersection
Weeks of July 19, July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9
- NW Lovejoy ramp to the bridge will be closed east of 9th for this work.
- The weeks of July 26, Aug 2 the track construction will cross 9th Ave on Lovejoy closing the intersection.
- Driveway access will be accommodated.
- Sidewalks to remain open.
OCS and Traffic Signal Foundation/Conduit installation 11th/10th/9th & Lovejoy and 10th & Northrup
Weeks of July 19, July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9
- Expect intermittent lane closures.
- Work hours between 7:00 AM and 4:00PM
Water line installation and Portland Water Bureau work on NW Lovejoy from Broadway Bridge to 12th
Weeks of July 19, July 26
- Construction hours 7AM - 7PM, Monday - Friday (some Saturdays)
- Lovejoy may be closed in both directions between 9th and 11th.
- 9th will be open northbound and southbound.
- 10th may be restricted to streetcar-only traffic with vehicular traffic detoured at Johnson while water work is crossing 10th.
- Local access and parking will be open between Johnson and Lovejoy on 10th.
- Sidewalks to remain open.
- Bikes will be detoured with traffic.
N/NE BROADWAY
Sewer work at Vancouver on Broadway - at NIGHT
Week of July 26
- Up to two lanes may be closed at each intersection to facilitate the installation of the lining.
- Lining will be installed in the sewer line at night. This work may result in a chemical-like odor in the surrounding area and will require the use of a compressor.
Track and Median Island installation from Victoria to Broadway Bridge on Broadway
Weeks of July 19, July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9
- The intersection of Larrabee and Broadway will be closed July 15 - 27 for track installation. Signed detour at Benton.
- The intersection of Benton and Broadway will close July 28.
- Only one lane on the north side of Broadway will be open 24/7. Exception: One thru lane and one right turn lane will be open on Broadway between Victoria and Williams.
N/NE WEIDLER
Track installation from the Broadway Bridge to Ross on Broadway/Weidler
Weeks of July 19, July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9
- The two left eastbound lanes may be closed 24/7.
Sewer work from Williams to 3rd on Weidler - at NIGHT
Weeks of July 26, Aug 2
- Up to two lanes may be closed at each intersection to facilitate the installation of the lining.
- Lining will be installed in the sewer line at night. This work may result in a chemical-like odor in the surrounding area and will require the use of a compressor.
MLK
Sewer installation from NE Oregon to Lloyd on MLK
Weeks of July 19, July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9
- Two lanes on MLK will be closed either on the west side, east side, or in the center 24/7.
- Bicycle and Pedestrian access will be maintained.
Sewer installation from SE Alder to Belmont on MLK
Week of Aug 9
- Two lanes on MLK will be closed either on the west side, east side, or in the center during the work hours of 7AM and 4PM Monday thru Friday.
- Bicycle and Pedestrian access will be maintained.
Sewer installation from SE Salmon to Hawthorne on MLK
Weeks of July 26, Aug 2
- Two lanes on MLK will be closed either on the west side, east side, or in the center during the work hours of 7AM and 3:30PM Monday thru Friday.
- Bicycle and Pedestrian access will be maintained.
Sewer installation from SE Hawthorne to Mill on MLK
Weeks of Aug 2, Aug 9
- Two lanes on MLK will be closed either on the west side, east side, or in the center during the work hours of 7AM and 3:30PM Monday thru Friday.
- Bicycle and Pedestrian access will be maintained.
GRAND
Sewer work at SE Stephens and Grand - at NIGHT
Week of Aug 9
- Up to two lanes may be closed at the intersection to facilitate the installation of the lining.
- Lining will be installed in the sewer line at night. This work may result in a chemical-like odor in the surrounding area and will require the use of a compressor.
Water line installation including Portland Water Bureau work and final paving from Taylor to Alder on Grand
Weeks of July 19, Aug 2
- Up to two lanes on the east or west side of Grand will be closed during the work hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Water line installation from Alder to Pine on Grand
Weeks of July 19, July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9
- Up to two lanes on the east or west side of Grand will be closed during the work hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Sewer work at Pacific on Grand
Week of Aug 2
- Up to two lanes may be closed on the east or west side of Grand during the work hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Sewer work at Irving on Grand
Weeks of July 19, July 26
- Up to two lanes may be closed on the east or west side of Grand during the work hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Paving at Weidler on Grand
Week of July 19
- Up to two lanes may be closed on the east or west side of Grand during the work hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Sewer work from Weidler to Broadway on Grand - at NIGHT
Week of Aug 2
- Up to two lanes may be closed at each intersection to facilitate the installation of the lining.
- Lining will be installed in the sewer line at night. This work may result in a chemical-like odor in the surrounding area and will require the use of a compressor.
NE 7TH AVE
Advanced Utility work at Multnomah on 7th
Week of July 19
- Multnomah will be restricted to one lane in each direction 7am - 4pm.
- Bicycles may need to ride in travel lanes at times on Multnomah.
- Bicycle access will be maintained on 7th.
Sewer installation from Hassalo to Holladay on 7th
Weeks of July 19, July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9
- Vehicular traffic will be limited to one direction of travel only (primarily southbound) on 7th.
- Intersections may be closed as the work progresses.
- Bicycle and pedestrian access will be maintained though at times bikes may have to ride in the vehicle travel lane, or be detoured.
- Bicyclists should use caution in construction zones.
Sewer installation and final paving from Pacific to Oregon on 7th
Weeks of July 19, July 26, Aug 2
- 2-Way vehicular traffic will be maintained with flaggers. At times, it may be limited to one direction of travel only (primarily southbound) on 7th.
- Intersections may be closed as the work progresses.
- Bicycle and pedestrian access will be maintained though at times bikes may have to ride in the vehicle travel lane.
- Bicyclists should use caution in construction zones.
OTHER STREETS
I-5 at Weidler and Broadway overpasses - NIGHT work
Weeks of July 26, Aug 2
- The week of July 26 the left northbound lane will be closed 10 PM to 6 AM at the Weidler and Broadway overpasses.
- The weeks of July 26, Aug 2 the left southbound lane will be closed 10 PM to 6 AM at the Weidler and Broadway overpasses.
Sewer work at Weidler on N Vancouver
Week of July 19
- Expect lane closures on Vancouver.
- Bicycle and Pedestrian access will be accommodated.
Sewer work from Weidler to Halsey on 6th - at NIGHT
Week of Aug 9
- Up to two lanes may be closed at each intersection to facilitate the installation of the lining.
- Lining will be installed in the sewer line at night. This work may result in a chemical-like odor in the surrounding area and will require the use of a compressor.
Sewer installation at MLK on Davis
Weeks of July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9
- Davis will be closed from MLK to Grand during the work hours of 7AM and 4PM Monday thru Friday.
- Pedestrian access will be maintained.
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