Public Works Projects

Project description 

• Crews will be replacing aged underground water pipes.
• 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: Beam Excavation 
• Work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
• January - April 

What to expect 

• Prior to construction, street signs and notifications will be posted.
• Local access will be provided.
• Work may temporarily impact driveway access.
• 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

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

View project details

Project description 

• Crews will be replacing aged underground water pipes.
• 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: Beam Excavation 
• Work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
• January - April 

What to expect 

• Prior to construction, street signs and notifications will be posted.
• Local access will be provided.
• Work may temporarily impact driveway access.
• 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

The City is preparing for roadway and Burlingame Creek culvert improvements at SE Palmquist Road and U.S Highway 26 (Hogan Cedars Neighborhood).  Work will include:

• Widening the road
• Sidewalk improvements for pedestrians
• Bike lane improvements
• Burlingame Creek culvert replacement

 Schedule

• Design and permitting: 2019
• Construction: Summer of 2020

What to expect

• Notification will be mailed to nearby residents
• Street signs will be posted
• Construction equipment and delays
• Lane and street closures
• Temporary detours

 Contact

Department of Environmental Services, 503-618-2525 

Project description

Crews will be replacing aged sewer lines.  Work will include:

• Digging an entrance and exit to insert new pipe.
• Installing new sewer lines.
• Backfilling pits and paving construction area. 

Schedule

• Jan. – June
• Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 6:00pm

What to expect 

• Prior to construction, street signs and notifications will be posted.
• Street reduced to one lane
• Use caution and expect some delays
• On-street parking may be affected.
• Construction equipment, noise and vibration. 

Contractor

K & R Plumbing

Contact

For more information, contact Jeff Loftin at 503-618-2669

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 2018 
• Construction is planned for 2019
  
  

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.

 Find out more about this project

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