PROJECT UPDATE

Dec. 26, 2019 Jenkins Road

Work in progress

The Jenkins Road contractor, Westech Construction Inc., continues to work on the south side of Jenkins Road, while maintaining through traffic on the north side. SW 153rd Drive is reopened to all traffic following a three-week closure for the installation new storm and utility structures and the restoration of the concrete street.   Current work includes the installation of new storm pipe and structures, a new waterline for the city of Beaverton, and new conduit for overhead utilities. A portion of the new bridge has been installed, as well as a portion of the new concrete impact panels along the south side of Jenkins. The contractor is also completing the installation of a large retaining wall that runs from the new bridge to the east side of Reser’s driveway. Other work includes the construction of the new sidewalk (moment slab) and pedestrian rail. Street lighting conduit and junction boxes are also being installed, as the work progresses.

Upcoming activities

Other work continuing through the holidays and into the new year include: New storm pipe and structures west of the bridge. A 16-inch waterline through the bridge and to the west for the city of Beaverton. Bridge sidewalks and pedestrian barriers. Conduit and junction boxes for street lighting. Conduit and structures in shared utility trench for overhead utilities.

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.

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