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Sewer and stormwater
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Active
Environmental Services, in partnership with the Portland Water Bureau, is completing a project to upgrade infrastructure in NW Portland. This project will increase system capacity, reduce the risk of sewer discharges, and improve earthquake resilience for our critical infrastructure.
Construction began in June of 2024 and is nearing completion.
Project Area
This project is in the Pearl District Neighborhood at the west end of the Broadway Bridge adjacent to the former US Post Office site.
What's Happening Now
Pipe work and ADA ramp construction is now complete. Pavement restoration and curb work will be completed by the end of June, 2025.
Construction hours for this project are expected to be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with some work possible on Saturdays if needed.
What To Expect During Construction
Construction creates noise, vibration, and dust and can disrupt normal neighborhood activity. We want you to be safe around the work site. Please keep children, pets, bikes, cars, and trucks away from the tools, machines, supplies, and construction workers. 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 safety vest with “City of Portland” on the back.
To learn more about what to expect during construction, please review the brief guide on what community can expect during ongoing projects conducted by Environmental Services.
PBOT Johnson & Kearney Street Extension Project
As part of the larger Post Office Blocks redevelopment effort, our partners at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will construct new streets through the former United States Postal Service site. PBOT will build new sidewalks, streets, separated bike lanes, as well as intersections through the redevelopment site to connect to the existing street network. The project focuses on extending NW Kearney and NW Johnson Streets through the site from NW 9th Ave to NW Station Way.
Construction for this related project is expected to begin in late 2024.
Please visit the Johnson Kearney Extension Webpage to learn more.
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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