Project Area
The project is located on N Willamette Blvd at N Edgewater Ave.
Schedule
Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2026. It will take up to three months to complete. The city’s contractor will give notice to adjacent properties once the exact start date is known. Work hours will be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturdays if needed.
What's Happening Now
Over the next few months, crew will be in the project area conducting various investigations to collect information that will help determine what pipes need to be repaired and what construction methods should be used. Activities may include cleaning and inspecting sewer pipes and maintenance access holes, locating underground utilities and marking them with paint or small flags, surveying the land and taking various measurements, and drilling holes in the street to collect soil and pavement samples. See Pre-Construction Activities to learn more.
Some investigative activities will require restricting parking and closing travel lanes. Information gathered will help determine the repair locations, construction methods, and how to minimize construction impacts on residents and businesses.
What to Expect Before Construction
Before construction, you might see crews surveying, marking utilities, relocating utilities, and bringing equipment and supplies to the project area. Learn more about these activities online by visiting Pre-Construction Activities.
What to Expect During Construction
The City’s contractor is using open trench excavation. Open trench excavation consists of digging down to and exposing the existing pipe, removing the existing pipe or repair a section of it, installing a new pipe or a section of new pipe, backfilling the trench, and apply a temporary asphalt patch. Permanent trench paving will occur after construction is complete.
Construction creates noise, vibration, and dust and disrupts normal neighborhood activity. Learn more about what to expect during construction online by visiting Construction Impacts.
Pavement Restoration
In sewer and stormwater construction projects where crews dig into city streets, Environmental Services is required to follow specifications set by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), who owns the streets and manages the public rights-of-way. PBOT determines what pavement restoration a project must do and provides direction that meets the intent of the City’s Pavement Restoration Standard Drawings for Local Streets or Busy Streets.
We Want to Hear from You
We would like to hear from you about special events, school activities, and community services in your neighborhood you think may be impacted by this project. Also, we want to know if you have any concerns related to business operations, disability or mobility issues, medical or business deliveries, and proposed night work. Your input will help us minimize the impact to your neighborhood during construction.
- Sewer Emergency or Odor Concern: Call 503-823-1700 immediately. The City Maintenance hotline is staffed all hours, all days (24/7).
- Nighttime Noise Concerns: Call 503-823-1338, stating that NW 9th and Hoyt is your project of concern.
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