Contractors working for the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will begin rebuilding the intersection of E Burnside Street and 97th Avenue starting Monday, January 13th.
Workers will replace 50 aging railroad ties and complete roadway improvements in close proximity to TriMet MAX light rail. The work is occurring at night to minimize disruption to travelers, including TriMet MAX and Line 20 riders, and to reduce construction workers' exposure to vehicle traffic.
When completed this spring, the rebuilt intersection will include modern traffic signals and communications equipment, full-depth pavement reconstruction with 9" asphalt over an 8" aggregate base, improved streetlighting, an additional pedestrian crossing on the east leg of the intersection, and eight curb ramps that meet current accessibility standards.
PBOT and contractors are coordinating this work with TriMet and the Oregon Department of Transportation, which owns and maintains the I-205 Multiuse Path that is within the project area. The improvements are part of the NE 97th Avenue Phase II and Couch/Davis Street Local Improvement Districts (LID) that began construction last summer.
Nightly E Burnside Street closures scheduled January 13th-25th
Overnight closures of E Burnside Street from 94th to 99th avenues start Monday, Jan. 13, and continue until the morning of Saturday, Jan. 25. The closures will occur nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Work will not occur on Saturday or Sunday nights.
Pedestrians and people biking, including those traveling along the I-205 Multiuse Path, can continue through the work zone with assistance from signs and flaggers.
People driving westbound can use NE 99th Avenue to continue west via NE Glisan Street, while those driving eastbound can use 94th Avenue to continue east via NE Glisan Street.
This work is weather-dependent and the schedule may change; the project page will be updated with any schedule adjustments.
Phase 1 completion expected this spring; Phase 2 starts soon
The first phase of construction is scheduled for completion this spring. The second phase of construction will begin around the same time. See map below for details on the project phases.
In recent weeks, contractors have installed conduit that will support power supplies and communications lines. They have also completed additional driveway connections and sidewalk on NE 97th Avenue north of Burnside Street. A new crosswalk on E Burnside Street east of 94th Avenue is also underway.
Thank you for your patience as we work to complete both phases of this LID project.
