SW Vermont Street Sewer Replacement Project

Project Area

The work is being planned on SW Vermont Street between SW Idaho Drive and SW 52nd Avenue bordering the Hayhurst and Maplewood neighborhoods.

View full size image of Construction will occur on SW Vermont Street between SW Idaho Drive and SW 52nd Avenue.

Schedule

The project is currently in the design phase. Construction is anticipated to occur in 2027. 

What's Happening Now

Throughout the design process, project team members will visit the project site and collect information, such as conducting survey, locating underground utilities, taking soil samples, and doing other field activities that will help them develop a successful project. 

Survey

You may see survey crews standing on sidewalks and streets in front of properties in the neighborhood to measure the elevations of the first floors of houses or buildings and see if they have basements. This is necessary to obtain measurements of private sewer depths and will help engineers design a sewer system that will maximize gravity service.

Utility Locates

Crews paint markings on the street in different colors. They may also place small flags in the ground, or wooden stakes with ribbons, to indicate the presence of underground utilities. Each color has meaning and indicates what utility is present. Visit the Pre-Construction webpage to learn the specifics.

What to Expect During Construction

You can expect the following activities and impacts during construction:  

• Noise, Vibration, and Dust: Construction creates noise, vibration, and dust, and disrupts normal neighborhood activity. 
• Equipment Storage: Equipment and materials may be stored on streets overnight. 
• No Parking: Little or no on‐street parking will be allowed in and near work zones, especially during work hours. On days when crews will be working in front of your house or nearby, please plan ahead. If you park your vehicle on the street, plan to move it off the street by 7 a.m. and return it at 6 p.m. 
• Traffic Delays: Expect traffic delays in and near the work area. The contractor will develop detailed traffic control plans for each location.
• Pedestrian Access: If temporary crosswalk and sidewalk closures are necessary, signage will indicate the alternate way for pedestrians to proceed. 
• Services Maintained: Sewer, water, and other utilities are expected to remain in service during construction. 
• Garbage Pickup: Access to garbage and recycling bins for haulers will always be maintained. 
• Schedule Changes and Inactivity: Construction schedules can change due to a variety of factors, including conditions underground, weather, traffic impacts, subcontractor schedules, and availability of materials. These same variables may cause periods of inactivity during construction phases. 

We Want to Hear from You

Know of any special events, school activities, and/or community services in your neighborhood you think may be impacted by this project? Please let us know! Your input will help us minimize the impact to your neighborhood during construction.  

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