Starting Wednesday, May 7th, SE Washington Street will close to traffic so crews can install a sedimentation system at the SE 84th Avenue intersection. For the remainder of the week, eastbound drivers and TriMet buses will need to route around the closure between SE 82nd and 86th Avenues. Although the contractor intends to complete work by Friday, May 9th, crews may need to extend construction into the following week.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) intends to rebuild the four sidewalk corners at this intersection as part of a future project to add a bike lane and enhanced pedestrian infrastructure to the street. Road markings recently applied in the area show where crews will install new corners featuring Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps and curb extensions on the north side. The extended sidewalk corners bulb out into the parking lane of Washington Street, shortening the crosswalk distance and increasing visibility for people waiting to cross at the sidewalk’s edge.
This week’s project is in the center of the street and requires a full road closure for worker and street user safety. These improvements support a more robust stormwater system and other enhancements planned for SE Washington Street. Eastbound TriMet line 15 riders who rely on the SE Washington at 82nd (Stop ID 6166), 86th (Stop ID 6167), and 88th (Stop ID 6168) bus stops will need to use a alternate boarding location from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Drivers who use SE Washington Street should detour to SE Division or East Burnside Streets for eastbound travel. During construction, motorists should keep an eye on posted signage and reader boards for information about any extensions to the work schedule that would prolong the road closure.
Update: Crews completed work and reopened SE Washington Street on Friday night.
