Yesterday, July 12th, road crews working on a new section of NE Everett Street from NE 76th Avenue to NE 78th Avenue laid asphalt along 80% of the roadway. This replacement of an unimproved gravel road is part of the 70s Neighborhood Greenway currently under construction. It provides a critical east-west connector to the new bike-friendly and walkable north-south pathway. Workers on the project estimate another three weeks of work before the residents can begin using the new infrastructure.
The road construction project’s western connection to NE 76th Avenue remains incomplete due to a fire hydrant relocation. Portland crews only recently completed that work, granting the cement masons clearance to pour the remaining concrete sidewalks and curb segments. After that work hardens, asphalt can cover the already compacted gravel base of the road.
Today, road crews will continue resurfacing NE 78th Avenue, replacing the asphalt in the intersection to connect with the new ADA-compliant curb ramps installed on the four corners. When completed, all road users will have better access within the neighborhood without using the busier streets for east-west travel. People should continue to use caution in the area while crews are completing this project.
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