Public Works Projects

Project description 

Improvements to the intersection of NE Glisan Street at NE 181st will increase capacity and safety. Work will include:

• Adding southbound right turn lane from NE Glisan Street onto NE 181st Ave.
• Sidewalk ramp improvements.
• Traffic signal poles and related equipment updates.
• Relocating utilities.
• Extending bike lanes.  

What to expect

• Project work from September – November.
• Work hours are 7 am – 6 pm with some night work possible.
• Lane closure.
• Some traffic delays.
• Construction equipment. 

Contractor

• Oregon Mainline

Contact

For more information contact Environmental Services at 503-618-2525. 

The City has secured federal funding to seismically retrofit the Grant Butte Reservoir. 

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Project description 

• Crews will be replacing aged underground water pipes. 
• Water pipes will be replaced on SW 13th Court to SW Orchard Ave. and on SW 15th Court. 
• Water lines will be pressurized and water quality tested.  Customers will be notified in advance of any service disruptions during the testing phase of the project.
• The street will be temporarily patched until street paving begins this summer. 

Schedule 

Phase 1: Waterline upgrades

• Contractor: Magna Construction 
• Work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Feb. - May 

What to expect 

• Prior to construction, street signs and notifications will be posted.
• Local access will be provided.
• Partial street closure possible.
• On-street parking will be limited.
• Construction equipment, noise and dust.
  
  

Phase 2: Street paving 

• June - October
• Visit the street reconstruction map for details
• Learn more about the street reconstruction project 

Contact

Environmental Services, 503-618-2525

Project description

Sandy Boulevard connects Portland, Gresham and Fairview. The project improvements along Sandy Boulevard will increase safety and access for all users in this regionally significant industrial area by constructing a complete corridor.

The project will create better entry to commercial sites in this east Portland metro region and improve access to 19 acres of vacant, state-certified industrial land. 

Project background

Work will include:

• Modernized traffic signal at 181^st Avenue and Sandy Boulevard
• Add a second westbound left-turn lane, from Sandy Boulevard to 181^st Avenue, to increase safety
• New curb and sidewalk ramps
• New 12-foot wide multi-use path on the north side of Sandy Boulevard, between 185^th Drive and 201^st Ave., connecting to the Gresham Fairview Trail
• New 12-foot wide multi-use path on the south side of Sandy Boulevard, between 18st Avenue and the Boeing entrance
• New bike lanes
• Environmental upgrades to the street’s stormwater system.

Project status

• Design and planning take place in 2020
• Construction is planned for 2021
  
  

Contact

Department of Environmental Services, 503-618-2525

This spring, the City will launch a five year street reconstruction project.  This is the largest investment in our streets in Gresham’s history.

• The project will fix the most deteriorated streets in the city. 
• 25% of residential streets will be reconstructed over the next five years.  
• 149 lane miles will be rebuilt.

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Project overview 

Over the next 5 years the City will be upgrading sidewalk ramps at intersections throughout Gresham. The City is installing sloped curb ramps to provide improved safety at pedestrian crossings. The new ramps will allow people with disabilities to safely travel from the sidewalk to the street.

What to expect during construction 

During all construction activity, there will be delays and on-street parking will be impacted. The City strives 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

Schedule

• Work hours may vary, but generally will occur 7:00am - 6:00pm.
• City concrete crews are completing the work

Contact

Department of Environmental Services, 503-618-2525