Grant Park Sewer Repair Project: Update (July 25, 2014)

Grant Park Sewer Repair Project: Update (July 25, 2014)

The Grant Park Sewer Repair Project will replace or repair about 11,500 feet of public sewer pipes that are between 89 and 104 years old and failing due to age. The project will increase sewer capacity and reduce the risks of street flooding and sewage releases to homes, businesses and streets. Construction should be completed by March 2015.

Schedule

The following work is anticipated over the next weeks. Please be aware that this schedule is subject to change due to conditions underground, weather, traffic impacts, availability of materials or other factors. We will continue to keep you updated.

Night Construction on NE Broadway at 33rd Avenue

• The city's contractor has finished constructing the sewer line at the intersection of NE Broadway and NE 33rd Avenue.
• There will be one more night of work at this location to repave the trench in the street. The contractor plans to pave overnight on Saturday, July 26 from 5:00 p.m. to early Sunday morning. The nighttime paving may still require a detour of traffic to I-84 westbound and to 33rd Avenue southbound when all southbound travel lanes on 33rd are closed at Broadway.

Daytime Construction on NE Broadway between 32nd and 33rd

• Crews are now working on NE Broadway during the day moving west from NE 33rd toward NE 27th Avenue. They anticipate reaching NE 32nd in about two weeks.
• Daytime work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
• As work moves west on NE Broadway, there will be intersection closures at NE 32nd, 30th and 28th avenues. The closures will not occur at the same time. The temporary closure at NE 32nd Avenue should occur in about two weeks. Watch for signs.
• Motorists should expect delays on NE Broadway, but one lane in each direction will remain open at all times and two lanes in each direction will be open by the afternoon commute. Work on NE Broadway should be completed in September.
• TriMet will temporarily relocate bus stops along NE Broadway as needed during the summer.
  

Upcoming Work

The contractor is scheduling work on residential streets, including pavement restoration work on U.S. Grant Place and returning to complete the work started on NE Hancock Street. The work on these streets will likely occur after work in NE Broadway is complete.

What to Expect During Construction

• Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, but the contractor may schedule work during the same hours on Saturdays.
• Construction creates noise, vibration and dust and disrupts normal neighborhood activity.
• Traffic control signs are set up and flaggers may direct traffic on higher-volume streets.
• On-street parking in or near active work areas is prohibited during construction hours. Please plan to move your vehicle by 7:00 a.m. in work zones.
• Equipment and materials may be stored on nearby streets overnight.
• There may be periods of inactivity between construction phases.
• A city inspector will be on-site during work hours and may be able to assist you with construction concerns. Inspectors typically wear a hard hat and a green safety vest with "City of Portland" across the back.
• Please stay clear of all construction activities and keep children and pets out of construction areas.
• You should receive a doorhanger notice a few days before work starts on your street.

For More Information

Let others know that they can receive these project updates by email; they can send an email to Kristen@jla.us.com with "Grant Park" in the subject line to be added to the email list. Go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/GrantPark for more information and to see a map of the area.

Contact information for Kristen Kibler is as follows: 

Phone: 503-235-5881 x106 

Email: Kristen@jla.us.com