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Environmental Services

Public Works Projects

Public works projects safely preserve existing infrastructure, increase roadway capacity, improve mobility and enhance neighborhood livability. 

Construction projects 

SE 4th St. Sewer Pipe Upgrade

The City is upgrading the pipe on SE 4th St. between SE Spruce Ave and SE Hogan Rd. due to age and condition.

Work schedule

  • Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
  • Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

What to expect

  • Construction equipment and noise.
  • No on street parking near construction area. No parking signs will be placed 72-hours before closure.
  • Access for local traffic only.

Contractor

Nutter Corp

Contact

Jeff Loftin, Project Manager, 503-618-2525.

 

NW Division Improvements

The City is making safety improvements on NW Division from NW Birdsdale Ave. to NW Wallula Ave. Work includes:

  • Widening street
  • Adding bike lanes
  • Installing accessible curb ramps and sidewalk improvements

Schedule

  • Late January - December
  • Work hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

What to expect

  • Lane closures.
  • Reduced access to bike lanes and sidewalks. 
  • Driveway access may be impacted. Notice will be sent prior to work. 
  • Removal of street trees. Replacement trees will be planted. 
  • Construction equipment, noise and dust. 

Contractor

Moore Excavation Inc.

Contact

Will Jones, Project Manager at 503-618-2525

Nechakokee Creek Improvements

The City is upgrading several utility pipes and outfalls in the creek as well as improving streamside vegetation.

Schedule

  • Work begins in July and will be completed Winter, 2025
  • Work hours: Monday -  Friday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

What to expect

  • Construction equipment, noise and dust.
  • Traffic delays due to construction equipment.
  • Work will be contained in the creek bed.

Contact

Project Manager, Daniel Dogar, 503-618-2525.

Sidewalk Improvements

Schedule

  • Ongoing; work hours may vary, but generally from 7:00 am-6:00 pm.
  • Some sidewalk work is scheduled before paving begins this summer.

Project overview 

The City will upgrade sidewalk ramps at intersections throughout Gresham. Installing sloped curb ramps provide improved safety at pedestrian crossings. The new ramps allow people with disabilities to safely travel from the sidewalk to the street.

Project impacts

During all construction activity, there will be delays and on-street parking will be impacted. We try to limit disruptions as much as possible.   

  • Sidewalk closed.
  • Bike lane closed.
  • Construction equipment parked in your neighborhood.
  • Partial road closure; flaggers may be directing traffic.
  • Reduced on-street parking.
  • Noise and dust.

Contact

Department of Environmental Services, 503-618-2525

Wy'East Way Path Improvements

The City is building a multi-use path on the north side of the TriMet rail between Division St. and Main Ave. Improvements include ADA ramps and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons for pedestrian safety.

Work schedule

  • March - July 2025
  • Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

What to expect

  • Construction equipment, noise, vibration and dust.
  • Limited to no street parking.
  • Reduced access to bike lanes or sidewalk.
  •  Lane closure or full street closure.

Contractor

 Daybreak Construction

Contact

Jennifer Glueck, Project Manager, 503-618-2525

Learn more about the Wy-East Way Trail project.