PROJECT UPDATE

June 2020 Jenkins Road

Construction work continues as the County and business begin to reopen

The Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation continues enforcing all efforts aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in Phase 1 of reopening. Road construction in considered an essential service and roadwork continues on Jenkins Road.   Construction and utility contractors and subcontractors continue to follow the Governor’s Executive Order and OHA, Oregon OSHA and the Associated General Contractors - Columbia Chapter guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19.

General construction information

SW Jenkins Road, between 158th Avenue and Murray Boulevard, continues to be a designated work zone. The posted speed limit is temporarily reduced to 35 mph. Traffic fines for moving violations are doubled. Lane restrictions and other traffic control measures remain in place. Check www.wc-roads.com for additional traffic impacts and traffic signal shutdowns.

Work in progress

Traffic was shifted to the south side of Jenkins Road between 158th Avenue and Murray Boulevard in early April. The contractor now is focusing their effort on the remaining portion of the new bridge, storm pipe and structures, utility upgrades, and the retaining wall along the north side.  The contractor has completed the construction of the new bridge’s west abutment and associated retaining wall on both sides of the new bridge. The contractor is focusing on the construction of the east abutment at the north end of SW 153rd Avenue.

Upcoming activities

Work scheduled for the upcoming month include:   Stripping of the east abutment forms and backfill. Grading in the new widened channel and installation of “fish friendly” boulders. Installation of remaining new beams (see potential traffic impacts, below.) Installation of creek diversion pipe per regulatory agency requirements Begin installation of new 12-inch water line for Tualatin Valley Water District. Complete installation of retaining wall at bridge abutments. Installation of concrete impact panels on both sides of the new bridge. Begin forming and pouring of new sidewalk and bridge pedestrian rail. Complete installation of pedestrian poles along Nike frontage. Complete installation of new traffic signals at SW Murray Boulevard. Complete installation of new street light along north side of Jenkins Road from SW 153rd Avenue to Murray Boulevard

Safety

Please obey all construction signage and flagger instructions or directions. These safety measures are in place to protect the public, as well as the construction workers.   With any road construction activities there will be noise, dust and traffic impacts. We understand that this is very disruptive to businesses and traveling public. The County apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates your understanding and patience.

Traffic impacts

The traffic signal at Murray Boulevard will be shut down from 9 p.m. June 29- 5 a.m. June 30 and the intersection will be flagged while signal poles are removed and the new signals made operational. The traffic signal at 153rd Avenue will be shut down from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. July 1-2 and the intersection will be flagged for the installation of the new bridge beams. Trucks delivering the beams will be staging in the westbound lane to offload the new beams by the cranes. During the installation of the remaining new bridge beams, the contractor will begin their operation starting at 6:00 a.m. on both Wednesday, July 1st, and Thursday, July 2nd. Traffic could be delayed up to 15 minutes in each direction while the beams are delivered or swung into place. Using an alternative route on these days is strongly encouraged.   Jenkins Road, between 158th Avenue and Murray Boulevard, has been designated a construction work zone and the posted speed limit has been temporarily reduced to 35 mph . All other traffic restrictions remain in place, including lane restrictions.   Please note that traffic fines for moving violations in a construction work zone are doubled.   Project work hours are from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., weekdays; lane restrictions are from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., weekdays, unless otherwise noted. Visit www.wc-roads.com for other traffic impacts.

About the project

The Jenkins Road project, between SW 158th Avenue and SW Murray Boulevard, is being widened to five lanes (two travel lanes in each direction and a center turn lane).   Additional improvements include: Continuous bicycle lanes and sidewalks on both sides of the road. Replace and widen the bridge over Cedar Mill Creek, west of SW 153rd Avenue. Upgrade traffic signals at 153rd Avenue, Jay Street, Nike’s south entrance, and SW Murray Boulevard. Street lighting. Storm drainage upgrades. Roadway geometry improvements. Upgrade and extension of water lines. Undergrounding of overhead utilities. This project is funded through the County’s Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP). For more information, visit the  project webpage or contact Capital Project Services at 503-846-7800 or  lutproj@co.washington.or.us. As always, thanks for your patience and understanding.

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