Crosswalk and sidewalk construction planned for November on NE Sacramento at NE 148th Ave

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is continuing work on the NE 148^th Ave Safety Project. Next week, weather permitting, our contractor will begin construction on a safer crossing and sidewalk near Margaret Scott Elementary School.

Construction Schedule

The first phase of construction (the lane reorganization on NE 148^th Ave) is now complete. The second phase of construction (the new sidewalk and intersection improvement) is scheduled to begin the week of November 13.

During construction of sidewalks and ramps on NE Sacramento Street, on the southwest side of NE 148^th:

• Expect delays and consider taking alternate routes.
• NE Sacramento Street will be open to two-way traffic/two-way bus traffic, but there will be active construction sites on the shoulders of NE Sacramento Street approaching NE 148th Ave. 
• Travel slowly and follow all flaggers and in-road signage. 
• This construction zone is expected to last through the end of the year. Construction cannot take place on days with heavy rain. 

During construction in the street at NE 148^th Ave and NE Sacramento Street:

• Expect delays and consider taking alternate routes.
• NE 148^th Ave will be open to two-way traffic/two-way bus traffic, but only one lane of vehicle travel will fit through the construction area at a time, and flaggers will be directing traffic.
• This travel impact is expected to last about 5 days in total, and work may not be able to sequence in back-to-back days. Construction cannot take place on days with heavy rain. 

Why a pedestrian crossing at NE Sacramento?

We know that safe crosswalks are important to many people in the neighborhood. The nearest marked crosswalk is over a 10-minute walk away from NE Sacramento.

This intersection is also the street crossing location for a future Neighborhood Greenway, which is a low-stress neighborhood street that is designed to be a great place to walk, bike, roll, and play. The Knott-Sacramento Neighborhood Greenway will be an East-West greenway that will connect the Parkrose Heights, Russell, and Wilkes neighborhoods. Planning for that project begins in late 2023.

How can I stay up to date?

Sign up for email updates at Portland.gov/transportation/148th-safety.

For maps, background on the project, community benefits, and other traffic data, visit our project website at Portland.gov/transportation/148th-safety. 

If you have any questions, please contact Liz Rickles, Capital Project Manager via email  (elisabeth.rickles@portlandoregon.gov) or phone (503-823-7078).