Nearly two months after completing under-road upgrades, road crews returned to SE Washington Street at 84th Avenue to reconstruct the four sidewalk corners at the intersection. For the next few weeks, eastbound drivers should anticipate work in the roadway with temporary lane closures between SE 82nd and 84th Avenues.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is rebuilding 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. Workers recently removed the existing north side corners and will soon create enhanced pedestrian infrastructure, including new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)- compliant ramps and curb extensions. 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.
Once contractors complete the north side, crews will reconstruct the south side sidewalk corners in a similar size to the existing infrastructure but with new ADA-compliant ramps that make this area more accessible to all street users. People should use caution in the work area. The Montavilla Sewing Centers remain open during this construction, but customers are advised to exercise caution when entering the parking lot adjacent to the worksite.
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