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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:

Construction Map


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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