The Grant Park Sewer Repair Project will replace or repair about 11,500 feet of public sewer pipes that are between 89 and 104 years old and failing due to age. The project will increase sewer capacity and reduce the risks of street flooding and sewage releases to homes, businesses and streets. Construction should be completed by March 2015.

Current Construction Activities
Two crews are working on sewer and lateral pipe repairs and restoration in the area. Please be aware that construction schedules are subject to change due to conditions underground, weather, traffic, subcontractor schedules and availability of materials. As the contractor uses different equipment or specialized crews at each site, you will notice several work phases.

Sewer repairs underway:

·         NE 33rd Avenue at both NE Knott and Stanton streets – Repair work will occur at manhole locations in the intersections beginning the week of February 23rd and into the next week. There is no anticipated work at these locations on Fridays.

o   One lane in each direction will remain open on NE 33rd Avenue at all times. Motorists should expect traffic delays.

o   Work will occur at one intersection at a time. Manhole repairs will take from one to three days in each intersection.

o   The contractor will maintain access to residences and businesses at all times, but there may be some delay and inconvenience for those nearest the intersections.

o   Some parking near the intersections on NE 33rd, NE Stanton, and NE Knott will be temporarily removed during the work.

o   NE Stanton Street will close to traffic at NE 33rd Avenue (on both the east and west sides) for a couple of days.

o   Pedestrians will be able to cross NE 33rd Avenue on the south side of either intersection. The north side crossing will be closed.

·         NE Schuyler, between NE 27th and 32nd – Pipe bursting of the main line is complete between NE 27th and 30th Avenues. Lateral pipes are being reconnected to the main line and pavement restoration is underway.

·         All cured-in-place pipe lining is anticipated to be complete by end of Friday, February 20th.

·         Pavement restoration of spot repair areas continues. Expect crews to be restoring disturbed pavement areas over the next weeks. Please watch for no parking signage and remove vehicles from the street and driveways at 7 a.m. to avoid towing and delays in pavement restoration. All schedule information is subject to change.

• NE 32nd Court between Brazee and Knott streets – Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 24th
• NE 29th Avenue between Knott and Stanton streets – Tentatively scheduled for Monday, February 23rd and Tuesday, February 24th
• Various street and driveway patch locations

• Asphalt and concrete road restoration will continue to be scheduled and is dependent on weather. Asphalt paving is generally fairly quick, while concrete restoration takes additional time. Concrete must reach a specific hardness before vehicles can be allowed to drive on it. This will result in some coned off driveways or streets being closed except for local access only.

 
What to Expect During Construction

·         Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, but the contractor may schedule work during the same hours on Saturdays.

·         Construction will create noise, vibration and dust and will disrupt normal neighborhood activity.

·         Minor tree trimming may occur in the public right-of-way.

·         Traffic control signs will be set up, and flaggers may direct traffic on higher-volume streets.

·         On-street parking in or near active work areas is prohibited during construction hours. Please plan to move your vehicle by 7:00 a.m. in work zones.

·         Equipment and materials may be stored on nearby streets overnight.

·         There may be periods of inactivity between construction phases.

·         A city inspector will be on-site during work hours and may be able to assist you with construction concerns. Inspectors typically wear a hard hat and a green City of Portland safety vest.

·         Please stay clear of all construction activities and keep children and pets out of construction areas.

·         You should receive a doorhanger notice a few days before work starts on your street.

·         Keep in mind schedules are always subject to changes due to weather, supply availability, or other issues. 

For More Information go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/GrantPark for more information and to see a map of the area.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation during this project. Please let us know if you have concerns such as business operations, disability issues, or medical or business deliveries. As always, we’ll strive to provide quick response to your concerns, minimal disruption near your residence or business, and open and clear communication with you throughout the project.

Contact:
Kristen Kibler, Community Outreach
JLA Public Involvement on behalf of Environmental Services
Phone: 503-235-5881 x106 | Email: Kristen@jla.us.com 

News Release from Portland Bureau of Transportation

(February 18, 2015) - The Portland Bureau of Transportation and presenting sponsor Kaiser Permanente today announced that Sunday Parkways will return this year with five traffic-free events through Portland neighborhoods, including a new route through Southeast Portland's Sellwood neighborhood and over the new car-free Tilikum Crossing: Bridge of the People. 

The City of Portland Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente season begins on Mother's Day in outer Southeast Portland and finishes in September with the Tilikum Crossing/Sellwood event. 

Sunday Parkways is a series of free community events opening the city's largest public space - its streets - for people to walk, bike, roll and discover active transportation. The events are hugely popular; total attendance topped 100,000 last year. 

This year, organizers are emphasizing ways people can create the Sunday Parkways experience every day. All five Sunday Parkways routes showcase low-traffic streets called 'neighborhood greenways' as well as City parks that people can enjoy all year long for their own bicycling and walking trips. The Tilikum Crossing/Sellwood route will introduce participants to new bicycling, walking and transit improvements being made by the City and partners along the new light rail corridor that opens in September. 

"Every day can be Sunday Parkways for thousands of Portlanders when we provide safe routes for people to bike and walk," said Commissioner Steve Novick. 

"The idea that every day can be Sunday Parkways supports what we recommend to patients - incorporate activity into your daily life by walking your kids to school, taking a short stroll during lunch, or taking your dog for a walk," said Dr. Timothy Jacobson, cardiologist with Kaiser Permanente. "Most importantly, find something - like biking - that you enjoy, and you'll be more likely to stick with it, especially if you have support from a family member or friend." 

The dates and locations for Sunday Parkways 2015 are as follows: 

East Portland Sunday Parkways: May 10, Mother's Day ~ 11am-4pm (7 miles) 

North Portland Sunday Parkways: June 21, Father's Day ~ 11am-4pm (9.5 miles) 

Northeast Portland Sunday Parkways: July 26, 2014 ~ 11am-4pm (8 miles) 

Southeast Portland Sunday Parkways: August 23 ~ 11am-4pm (7 miles) 

Tilikum Crossing/Sellwood Portland Sunday Parkways: September 27 ~ 11am-4pm (8.5 miles) 

"Sunday Parkways has become a beloved event series in Portland with strong community support," Transportation Director Leah Treat said. "I particularly want to call out Kaiser Permanente, our presenting sponsor, as well as new partners AAA Oregon/Idaho and Umpqua Bank." 

Residents and visitors say they come to enjoy the traffic-free streets connecting parks and schools filled with activities, music and vendors. It's safe, family-friendly and a chance to meet neighbors. 

Community groups and vendors wanting to participate in Sunday Parkways - and volunteers who want to help make it happen - are encouraged to contact the transportation bureau at 503-823-7599 or online at PortlandSundayParkways.org. 

Sunday Parkways is organized by the Portland Bureau of Transportation with longtime presenting sponsor Kaiser Permanente and returning partners/sponsors Portland Parks & Recreation, Clif Kid, Bike Gallery, Whole Foods, NW Natural, Car2Go, Metro and AARP of Oregon. 

New partners for 2015 are AAA Oregon/Idaho, Umpqua Bank, Recology Portland and Spinlister. The City of Portland funds a third of the cost with two-thirds of funding coming from sponsors, vendors, and individual supporters. 

For maps and more information, visit www.PortlandSundayParkways.org or call 503-823-7599. 

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The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is the steward of the City's transportation system, and a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides access and mobility.www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation

The Grant Park Sewer Repair Project will replace or repair about 11,500 feet of public sewer pipes that are between 89 and 104 years old and failing due to age. The project will increase sewer capacity and reduce the risks of street flooding and sewage releases to homes, businesses and streets. Construction should be completed by March 2015.

Sewer repairs underway:

Cured-in-place-pipe lining is happening on several blocks during February. Residents near the lining activity may notice a chemical odor and are being asked to limit water use during pipe lining. Neighbors will see boiler trucks and crews at manholes, but there is no digging in the street.

The most noticeable pipe lining activity will be occurring on Wednesday, February 18 on NE Broadway at NE 28th Avenue (see below for traffic advisory information).

For more details on the cured-in-place-pipe lining, please visit: www.portlandonline.com/bes/constructionmethods.

Traffic Advisory

February 17, 2015

For immediate release

For more information contact Cheryl Kuck, 503-823-7898

Sewer repairs restrict lanes on NE Broadway at 28th on Wednesday

A sewer repair project will require lane restrictions on NE Broadway at NE 28th Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, while Environmental Services repairs a segment of deteriorating sewer pipe in NE 28th Avenue that crosses the width of NE Broadway. The pipe will be repaired using a lining process that does not require excavation.

Eastbound travel on NE Broadway will be reduced to one lane at NE 28th Avenue. Southbound motor vehicle traffic on NE 28th Avenue at NE Broadway will be restricted for most of the day. Southbound bicycle and pedestrian access will be provided on NE 28th Avenue through the intersection. 

The traveling public is advised to avoid the area if possible. Motorists should expect delays due to the lane restrictions, travel cautiously, and observe all lane closures and directions by flaggers. Southbound motorists on NE 28th Avenue wishing to cross NE Broadway are advised to use alternate routes, such as NE 21st and NE 33rd avenues.

See Google map at http://goo.gl/maps/Mtkms.

The work is part of the Grant Park Sewer Repair Project to replace or repair about 11,500 feet of public sewer pipes that are between 89 and 104 years old and failing due to age. For more project information and schedule updates, visit www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/GrantPark.

The Bureau of Environmental Services works with Portland residents and businesses to protect water quality, public health, and the environment through wastewater collection and treatment, sewer construction and maintenance, stormwater management, and stream and watershed restoration.

Cheryl Kuck

Community Outreach and Public Information

City of Portland Environmental Services

1120 SW 5th Avenue, Room 1000, Portland, OR 97204

Phone: 503-823-7898   

Email: Cheryl.Kuck@portlandoregon.gov

Working for clean rivers

Over one-third of Portland's 2,500 miles of sewer pipes are more than 80 years old. Projects to replace or repair aging sewers are important for protecting water quality, public health and the environment. Learn more at www.portlandoregon.gov/bes.

For More Information about the Grant Park Sewer Repair Project go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/GrantPark for more information and to see a map of the area.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation during this project. Please let us know if you have concerns such as business operations, disability issues, or medical or business deliveries. As always, we’ll strive to provide quick response to your concerns, minimal disruption near your residence or business, and open and clear communication with you throughout the project.

Kristen Kibler, Community Outreach
JLA Public Involvement on behalf of Environmental Services
Phone: 503-235-5881 x106 | Email: Kristen@jla.us.com

The Grant Park Sewer Repair Project will replace or repair about 11,500 feet of public sewer pipes that are between 89 and 104 years old and failing due to age. The project will increase sewer capacity and reduce the risks of street flooding and sewage releases to homes, businesses and streets. Construction should be completed by March 2015.

Current Construction Activities
Two crews are working on sewer and lateral pipe repairs and restoration in the area. Please be aware that construction schedules are subject to change due to conditions underground, weather, traffic, subcontractor schedules and availability of materials. As the contractor uses different equipment or specialized crews at each site, you will notice several work phases.

Sewer repairs underway or upcoming:

·         Asphalt paving of trench areas on NE Hancock just west of NE 33rd Avenue – On Monday February 16, NE Hancock will be closed to traffic at NE 33rd  Avenue while school is out of session for President’s Day. The driveway to the QFC store on NE Hancock will be closed most of the day. The QFC driveway on NE Schuyler will be open.

·         NE Schuyler, between NE 27th and 32nd - Pipe bursting preparation began the week of February 2. The last pipe burst is tentatively scheduled for February 17. Expect work in the following phases:

·         Small excavation in front of each home to make temporary sewer connections

·         Pipe assembled and stored overnight on NE 32nd near Beverly Cleary School

·         Noise and vibration as the equipment bursts the old pipe and pulls the new pipe into place behind it

·         Parking and some driveway access on NE Schuyler will be affected.

·         Set-up and repair takes a few weeks, but pipe bursting of the main line takes a day or two. The second day is tentatively scheduled for February 17. Go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/article/486789 for more pipe bursting details and photos.

·         Cured-in-place pipe lining will occur on several blocks during February. Neighbors adjacent to the pipes being lined will receive a doorhanger with exact dates and additional information. Neighbors may notice a chemical odor during this process. For more details on cured-in-place pipe lining, go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/article/467513

·         Pavement restoration of spot repair areas continues. Expect crews to be working at the following locations soon:

• NE 32nd Court between Thompson and Brazee.  TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 4. Watch for one-way traffic signage. Crews will also return for cured-in-place pipe lining.
• NE 32nd Court between Brazee and Knott streets – Watch for one-way traffic signage. Crews will also return for cured-in-place pipe lining.
• NE 26th Avenue between Thompson and Brazee streets – UNDERWAY
• NE 29th Avenue between Knott and Stanton streets.
• Various street and driveway patch locations.

• Asphalt and concrete road restoration will continue to be scheduled and is dependent on weather. Asphalt paving is generally fairly quick, while concrete restoration takes additional time. Concrete must reach a specific hardness before vehicles can be allowed to drive on it. This will result in some coned off driveways or streets being closed except for local access only. Several streets will be reduced temporarily to one-way traffic during this concrete restoration work.

What to Expect During Pipe Bursting

• Crews will excavate at each lateral to the mainline and make temporary connections.
• A pit will be dug in the street to allow equipment access.
• A block-long pipe will be assembled and will extend into the adjacent block beyond the repair area.

• Crews insert a conical bursting head into the existing pipe via the pit and lay new pipe behind the bursting equipment.
• The bursting head moves forward, shatters existing pipe and forces pipe fragments into the surrounding soil.
• This can block one or more intersections and driveways for up to several hours.

• The equipment is loud and causes vibration that you may feel in your home or business. This is standard for this method of construction.
• At the end of each work day, crews will cover trenches with steel plates that are bumpy but safe to drive on.
• Pipe-bursting involves a lot of preparation and post-bursting work but actual pipe-bursting takes just a few hours.

What to Expect During Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining

• Construction crews access sewer pipes through manholes in the streets.
• Preparation and restoration will take a couple of days but the pipe lining process should only take one day at each location.
• You may notice an odor during the pipe lining process but it will dissipate quickly. To help reduce odors, run water in all sinks and basins to fill p-traps and completely cover floor drains with a wet towel or a zip bag filled with water.

What to Expect During Construction

• Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, but the contractor may schedule work during the same hours on Saturdays.
• Construction will create noise, vibration and dust and will disrupt normal neighborhood activity.
• Minor tree trimming may occur in the public right-of-way.
• Traffic control signs will be set up, and flaggers may direct traffic on higher-volume streets.
• On-street parking in or near active work areas is prohibited during construction hours. Please plan to move your vehicle by 7:00 a.m. in work zones.
• Equipment and materials may be stored on nearby streets overnight.
• There may be periods of inactivity between construction phases.
• A city inspector will be on-site during work hours and may be able to assist you with construction concerns. Inspectors typically wear a hard hat and a green City of Portland safety vest.
• Please stay clear of all construction activities and keep children and pets out of construction areas.
• You should receive a doorhanger notice a few days before work starts on your street.
• Keep in mind schedules are always subject to changes due to weather, supply availability, or other issues. 

For More Information go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/GrantPark for more information and to see a map of the area.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation during this project. Please let us know if you have concerns such as business operations, disability issues, or medical or business deliveries. As always, we’ll strive to provide quick response to your concerns, minimal disruption near your residence or business, and open and clear communication with you throughout the project.

Contact:
Kristen Kibler, Community Outreach
JLA Public Involvement on behalf of Environmental Services
Phone: 503-235-5881 x106 | Email: Kristen@jla.us.com