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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

Palmquist Road Improvements

Crews are working on SE Palmquist Road between SE Francis Ave. and SE Cochran Drive. The roadwork is part of the improvements to Gradin Sports Park. 

Schedule

  • Winter 2024 - Summer 2025.
  • Work hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Work includes

  • Widening of SE Palmquist Road.
  • New center turn lane.
  • Curb and gutter improvements.

Construction impacts

  • Construction equipment and noise.
  • Periodic lane closures. Lane closures will not conflict with student drop-off or pick-up.

Contact

Will Jones, Project Manager at 503-618-2525.

 

San Rafael Sewer Pipe Upgrade

The City is upgrading the pipe on NE San Rafael Drive between 178th Ave. and 181st Ave. due to age and condition.

Schedule

  • April - May 2025
  • Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturdays as needed.

What to expect

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

Contact

Daniel Dogar, Project Manager at 503-618-2525

Contractor

Interlaken Inc.

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.