::    Construction Updates Feb 08th - 3:41 pm

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.

Construction Map

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1:

Civil Crew 1:

Track installation will continue on NE Grand Ave from Lloyd to Oregon. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the track installation proceeds along Grand. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible; however some crosswalks and sidewalks may need to be closed as they are rebuilt.

• Up to two lanes on the east side of Grand will be closed during the work hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Side streets may be closed east of Grand as the track is installed in the intersection.
• Bicycle access will be maintained along Lloyd Blvd.

Civil Crew II:

Track installation will begin this week on NE MLK Blvd from Davis to Burnside. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the track installation proceeds along MLK. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible; however some crosswalks and sidewalks may need to be closed as they are rebuilt.

• Up to two lanes on the west side of MLK will be closed during the work hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
• Side streets may be closed west of MLK as the track is installed in the intersection.

Civil Crew III:

Advanced utility work will continue this week in preparation for track installation. Crews will be working at the following locations:

• NE Grand from Lloyd to Hassalo
• NE Grand and Broadway
• E Burnside and MLK
• SE Grand and Pine

Water Crew I:

Crews will begin the installation of a new water line on SE Grand from Mill to Hawthorne. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the water line construction proceeds along Grand. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• 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 Crew II:

Crews will be working on the installation of a new water line on NE Broadway from 2nd to Williams. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the construction proceeds along Broadway. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Up to two lanes on the north or south side of Broadway will be closed during the work hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Side streets may be closed on either side of Broadway as the work progresses through the intersections.
• Bicycle access and accommodations will be made on Broadway.

Water Crew III:

Crews will be testing the new water lines at the SE MLK and Market crossing and on NE Broadway from 2nd to Grand.

• Up to two lanes on the east or west side of MLK will be closed during the work hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
• Up to two lanes on the north or south side of Broadway will be closed during the work hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM.

Water Crew IV:

Crews will be paving from Pine to Davis on Grand. This work is dependant on the weather. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the construction proceeds along Grand. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Up to two lanes on the east or west side of Grand may be closed during the work hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Side streets may be closed as the intersection is paved.

Sewer Crew I:

Crews will be working at MLK and Pine on the manhole reconstruction work. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the manhole construction proceeds along MLK. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Up to two lanes on the east or west side of MLK will be closed during the work hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm.
• Pine may be closed on either side of MLK during the work hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Bicycle access will be maintained on Pine

Sewer Crew II:

Crews will be working on the installation of the sewer line between Alder and Washington on MLK. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the work proceeds along MLK. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible. Between Oak and Morrison on MLK there may be parking and one lane of traffic closed on one side of the street 24/7 to accommodate storage for materials and/or equipment necessary to complete the construction work.

• Up to two lanes on the east or west side of MLK will be closed during the work hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm.
• The two center lanes on SE MLK may be closed to traffic with the two outside lanes being the through lanes. Some locations will have parking closed to accommodate the work in the center of MLK and ensure it is safe for the crews performing the work.

Sewer Crew III:

Crews will be working at MLK and Oak on the manhole reconstruction work. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the manhole construction proceeds along MLK. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Up to two lanes on the east or west side of MLK will be closed during the work hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm.
• Oak may be closed on either side of MLK during the work hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Bicycle access will be maintained on Oak.

Sewer Crew IV:

Crews will be working on the installation of a new sewer line between 3rd and Grand on Oak. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the work proceeds along Oak. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Oak will be closed during the work hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm
• Some lane closures on MLK and Grand may occur as work progresses through the intersection.

City Water Bureau:

Water Bureau crews will be working at the following locations:

• NE Grand from Everett to Lloyd (SE Corner) (Portland Streetcar Loop)
• NE MLK from Irving to Oregon (Portland Streetcar Loop)
• SE Grand @ Pine St (Portland Streetcar Loop)
• SE Grand & Clay (Portland Streetcar Loop)
• NE Couch St @ 20th Ave (Oak Basin B Project)

Private Utilities:

Qwest:

Crews will be working at night on NE Broadway from Grand to Williams.

• Up to two lanes on the north or south side of Broadway will be closed at night.

Northwest Natural:

Crews will be working at night on NE Weidler from 3rd to 6th.

• Up to two lanes on the north or south side of Weidler will be closed from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8:

Civil Crew 1:

Track installation will be completed this week on NE Grand Ave from Lloyd to Oregon. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the track installation proceeds along Grand. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible; however some crosswalks and sidewalks may need to be closed as they are rebuilt.

• Up to two lanes on the east side of Grand will be closed during the work hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Side streets may be closed east of Grand as the track is installed in the intersection.
• Bicycle access will be maintained along Lloyd Blvd.

Civil Crew II:

Track installation will continue this week on NE MLK Blvd from Davis to Burnside. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the track installation proceeds along MLK. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible; however some crosswalks and sidewalks may need to be closed as they are rebuilt.

• Up to two lanes on the west side of MLK will be closed during the work hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
• Side streets may be closed west of MLK as the track is installed in the intersection.

Civil Crew III:

Track installation will begin this week on NE Grand Ave from Oregon to Hassalo. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the track installation proceeds along Grand. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible; however some crosswalks and sidewalks may need to be closed as they are rebuilt.

• Up to two lanes on the east side of Grand will be closed during the work hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Side streets will be closed east of Grand as the track is installed in the intersection.

Civil Crew IV:

Advanced utility work will continue this week in preparation for track installation. Crews will be working at the following locations:

• NE Grand and Broadway
• NE Grand Lloyd to Hassalo
• NE MLK and Broadway
• SE MLK and Stark
• SE MLK and Washington

Water Crew I:

Crews will begin the installation of a new water line on SE Grand from Mill to Market. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the construction proceeds along Grand. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• 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 Crew II:

Crews will be working on the installation of a new water line on NE Broadway from 2nd to Williams. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the construction proceeds along Broadway. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Up to two lanes on the north or south side of Broadway will be closed during the work hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Side streets may be closed on either side of Broadway as the work progresses through the intersections.
• Bicycle access and accommodations will be made on Broadway.

Sewer Crew I:

Crews will be working at N Ross and Weidler on the manhole reconstruction work. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the manhole construction proceeds along Weidler. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Up to two lanes on the north or south side of Weidler will be closed during the work hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Ross may be closed on either side of Weidler during the work hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Bicycle access will be maintained on Weidler

Sewer Crew II:

Crews will be working on the installation of the sewer line between Alder and Oak on MLK. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the work proceeds along MLK. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible. Between Oak and Morrison on MLK there may be parking and one lane of traffic closed on one side of the street 24/7 to accommodate storage for materials and/or equipment necessary to complete the construction work.

• Up to two lanes on the east or west side of MLK will be closed during the work hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm.
• The two center lanes on SE MLK may be closed to traffic with the two outside lanes being the through lanes. Some locations will have parking closed to accommodate the work in the center of MLK and ensure it is safe for the crews performing the work.

Sewer Crew III:

Crews will be working at MLK and Oak on the manhole reconstruction work. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the manhole construction proceeds along MLK. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Up to two lanes on the east or west side of MLK will be closed during the work hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm.
• Pine may be closed on either side of MLK during the work hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Bicycle access will be maintained on Oak

Sewer Crew IV:

Crews will be working NE Grand from Broadway to Weidler reconstructing laterals. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the construction proceeds along Grand. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Up to two lanes on the east or west side of Grand will be closed during the work hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm.
• Bicycle access will be maintained on Broadway and Weidler

Sewer Crew V:

Crews will be working on the installation of a new sewer line between 3rd and Grand on Oak. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the work proceeds along Oak. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Oak will be closed during the work hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm
• Some lane closures on MLK and Grand may occur as work progresses through the intersection.

City Water Bureau:

Water Bureau crews will be working at the following locations:

• N Larrabee from Broadway to Winning Way (Portland Streetcar Loop)
• NE Broadway from Grand to 2nd Ave (Portland Streetcar Loop)
• NE Oregon @ 6th (Portland Streetcar Loop)
• NE MLK from Irving to Oregon (Portland Streetcar Loop)
• SE MLK @ Market (Portland Streetcar Loop)
• SE Clay @ Grand (Portland Streetcar Loop)
• NE Couch St @ 20th Ave (Oak Basin B Project)

Private Utilities:

Qwest:

Crews will be working at night on NE Broadway from Grand to Williams.

• Up to two lanes on the north or south side of Broadway will be closed at night.

Northwest Natural:

Crews will be working at night on NE Weidler from 3rd to 6th.

• Up to two lanes on the north or south side of Weidler will be closed from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15:

Civil Crew 1:

Track installation will continue this week on NE Grand Ave from Oregon to Hassalo. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the track installation proceeds along Grand. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible; however some crosswalks and sidewalks may need to be closed as they are rebuilt.

• Up to two lanes on the east side of Grand will be closed during the work hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Side streets may be closed east of Grand as the track is installed in the intersection.

Civil Crew II:

Track installation will continue this week on NE MLK Blvd from Davis to Burnside. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the track installation proceeds along MLK. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible; however some crosswalks and sidewalks may need to be closed as they are rebuilt.

• Up to two lanes on the west side of MLK will be closed during the work hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
• Side streets may be closed west of MLK as the track is installed in the intersection.

Civil Crew III:

Track installation will begin this week on NE Grand from Davis to Burnside. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the track installation proceeds along Grand. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible; however some crosswalks and sidewalks may need to be closed as they are rebuilt.

• Up to two lanes on the east side of Grand will be closed during the work hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Side streets may be closed east of Grand as the track is installed in the intersection.

Civil Crew IV:

Advanced utility work will continue this week in preparation for track installation. Crews will be working at the following locations:

• NE Grand from Oregon to Hassalo
• NE MLK and Broadway
• SE MLK and Washington

Water Crew I:

Crews will begin the installation of a new water line on SE Grand from Mill to Hawthorne. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the construction proceeds along Grand. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• 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.
• Bicycle access will be maintained on Hawthorne.

Water Crew II:

Crews will be working on the installation of a new water line on NE Broadway from 2nd to Williams. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the construction proceeds along Broadway. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Up to two lanes on the north or south side of Broadway will be closed during the work hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Side streets may be closed on either side of Broadway as the work progresses through the intersections.
• Bicycle access and accommodations will be made on Broadway.

Water Crew III:

Crews will be paving from the crossing at SE MLK and Market. This work is dependant on the weather. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the construction proceeds. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Up to two lanes on the east or west side of MLK may be closed during the work hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

Sewer Crew I:

Crews will be working at N Ross and Weidler on the manhole reconstruction work. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the manhole construction proceeds along Weidler. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Up to two lanes on the north or south side of Weidler will be closed during the work hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Ross may be closed on either side of Weidler during the work hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Bicycle access will be maintained on Weidler

Sewer Crew II:

Crews will be working on the installation of the sewer line between Morrison and Oak on MLK. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the work proceeds along MLK. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible. Between Oak and Morrison on MLK there may be parking and one lane of traffic closed on one side of the street 24/7 to accommodate storage for materials and/or equipment necessary to complete the construction work.

• Up to two lanes on the east or west side of MLK will be closed during the work hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm.
• The two center lanes on SE MLK may be closed to traffic with the two outside lanes being the through lanes. Some locations will have parking closed to accommodate the work in the center of MLK and ensure it is safe for the crews performing the work.

Sewer Crew III:

Crews will be working at MLK and Oak on the manhole reconstruction work. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the manhole construction proceeds along MLK. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Up to two lanes on the east or west side of MLK will be closed during the work hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm.
• Pine may be closed on either side of MLK during the work hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Bicycle access will be maintained on Oak

Sewer Crew IV:

Crews will begin sewer work at NW 9th and Lovejoy. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the construction proceeds. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• 9th Ave will be restricted to 1 northbound lane.
• 2-way traffic will be maintained on Lovejoy.

Sewer Crew V:

Crews will be working on the installation of a new sewer line between 3rd and Grand on Oak. Business access will be maintained at all possible times, but at some locations it may be necessary to temporarily close a driveway while the work proceeds along Oak. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open whenever possible.

• Oak will be closed during the work hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm
• Some lane closures on MLK and Grand may occur as work progresses through the intersection.

City Water Bureau:

Water Bureau crews will be working at the following locations:

• NE Broadway @ Victoria (Portland Streetcar Loop)
• NE Broadway from Grand to 2nd Ave (Portland Streetcar Loop)
• N Larrabee from Broadway to Winning Way (Portland Streetcar Loop)

Private Utilities:

Qwest:

Crews will be working at night on NE Broadway from Grand to Williams.

• Up to two lanes on the north or south side of Broadway will be closed at night.

Northwest Natural:

Crews will be working at night on NE Weidler from 3rd to 6th.

• Up to two lanes on the north or south side of Weidler will be closed from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM.


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