Project Update: Jenkins Road

PROJECT UPDATE

April 2020

Jenkins Road

Construction work continues amidst COVID-19 pandemic

As per Gov. Kate Brown’s Executive Order No. 20-07, as well as Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Washington County guidance, Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation is enforcing all efforts aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19. However, as road construction continues to be an essential service, it will continue unless directed otherwise.

Construction and utility contractors and subcontractors will continue to follow the Governor’s Executive Order and OHA, Oregon OSHA and the Associated General Contractors - Columbia Chapter guidelines.

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 are other traffic control remain in place.

Work in progress

The general contractor has completed the majority of road and utility improvements on the south side of Jenkins Road, including a portion of the new, wider bridge, new sidewalks and utility upgrades.

Traffic was shifted to the south side of Jenkins Road, between 158th Avenue and Murray Boulevard, on Monday, April 6. This allows the contractor to begin excavation for the remaining portion of the new bridge, storm pipe and structures, utility upgrades, and the MSE wall along the north side.

Upcoming activities

Work scheduled for the upcoming month include:

Begin excavation for new bridge and retaining wall footings and install utility protection.
Begin excavation for installation of new bridge piles.
Begin demolishing of old bridge deck structure.
Excavate, form and pour new foundation for new traffic signal pole at 153rd Avenue.
Begin excavation for new bridge abutments.
Begin installation of new signal conduit and junction boxes for at 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

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 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., weekdays.

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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