Construction
Central Eastside Access and Circulation project
Transportation
Engineering And Design
Construction scheduled for 2023-2024
The Central Eastside Access and Circulation project will improve freight access and circulation and reduce multimodal conflicts in the Central Eastside by adding traffic signals, consistent with the adopted SE Quadrant Plan, Central City 2035 plan, and Central City in Motion.
SE Stark Trunk Sewer Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
This work will be completed in two phases. Construction on Phase I began June 2022 and was completed in December 2022. Construction on Phase II is expected to begin late spring 2024 and take about six months to complete.
Environmental Services is constructing a project to repair a large-diameter sewer pipe that runs along SE Stark Street between SE 6th Avenue and the Willamette River. The pipe known as the "Stark Trunk" is over 110 years old and is in need of repair to prevent sewer and stormwater overflows.
Buckman-Kerns Green Street and Sewer Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Construction is ongoing and is anticipated to be complete in early 2026.
Environmental Services is constructing a project that will install and upsize public sewer pipes and construct green street planters in the Buckman and Kerns neighborhoods. These improvements will increase sewer capacity, relieve sewer backups, and help reduce street flooding.
Sandy Boulevard Sewer and Stormwater Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Construction is currently expected to begin January 2025 and take up to two years to complete.
Environmental Services is designing a project to install and upsize public sewer pipes within the Kerns neighborhood and a small portion of the Buckman neighborhood. These improvements will increase sewer capacity, relieve sewer backups, and reduce street flooding.
Signalized School Route Crossings
Transportation
Under Construction
In Construction
As part of a large signals package, PBOT and the Safe Routes to School program have designated five locations where contractors will build new pedestrian traffic signals and beacons. The five intersections are located on key school walking routes across Portland.
Alder 9
Rental
Under Construction
Spring 2025
Related Northwest and Centro Cultural are partnering to develop 159 units of affordable housing in Portland’s Central Eastside serving families and seniors exiting homelessness.
Grand Avenue Riser Stabilization Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Project design is nearly complete. Construction is anticipated to begin in June of 2024 and will take up to five months to complete.
Environmental Services is designing a project to stabilize soils at maintenance hole risers located along Grand Avenue. Soils are settling, requiring layers of asphalt to provide safe driving surfaces. This project will design a solution to stabilize soils and prevent settlement.
The Clifford
Rental
In Planning
TBD
Innovative Housing, Inc. is renovating the Clifford to preserve 88 units for highly vulnerable individuals in the Central Eastside URA.
Francis + Clare Place
Rental
Under Construction
Summer 2024
Catholic Charities is developing 61 units of deeply affordable housing in Portland’s Central Eastside for people exiting homelessness.
SE Oak and 2nd Sewer Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Sewer construction is complete. Paving remains but has not been scheduled.
Environmental Services is constructing a project to repair 200 feet of main public sewer pipes on SE Oak Street between SE 2nd Avenue and the railroad tracks. This project will reduce the possibility of sewage releases to homes, businesses, and streets.
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