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This project will help people get around the busy outer SE Powell Boulevard area more safely. The project stretches between SE 99th Avenue (I-205) and the Portland/Gresham city limits just east of SE 174th Avenue. Safety improvements will reduce the frequency and severity of crashes and help pedestrians, transit users, bicyclists and drivers - commercial vehicles and travelers - share the road with fewer conflicts.
Project Timeline
Transportation improvements on Powell Boulevard between 122nd Avenue and 136th Avenue are now nearly complete.
ODOT currently owns and operates Powell Boulevard. Once the project is complete, ODOT will transfer ownership and operation of Powell Boulevard from 99th Avenue to the City limits just east of 174th Avenue to the City of Portland.
At this time we are designing safety improvements for the remainder of the corridor to be consistent with the recently completed section between 122nd Avenue and 136th Avenue. Design is anticipated to be complete in 2022, with construction to follow in 2023.
- Phase 1 - Construction completion: fall 2020
- Phase 2 - Design of remaining sections: 2020 to 2022
- Phase 2 - Construction on remaining sections: 2023 to 2026
Safety improvements for all:
Pedestrians
- Sidewalks where there are none now
- Crosswalks so people can cross the road more safely
- Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons to alert drivers that people are crossing the street
- Lighting for improved visibility
Bicyclists
- Mix of protected and sidewalk level bike lanes
Drivers
- Center turn lanes for cars, buses and trucks for safer turns and to reduce back-ups
- Storm drains to prevent water from pooling on the road
Funding
Early funding allowed ODOT to construct the portion of Powell Boulevard from 122nd Avenue to 136th Avenue, which was the highest priority section due to the number and severity of crashes. Through Keep Oregon Moving (House Bill 2017), the Oregon Legislature allocated funds to complete design, right of way and construction on the remaining sections of the Outer Powell Transportation Safety Project. With this funding, ODOT is now designing improvements to these other sections of Outer Powell in Phase 2. The design will be consistent with the section recently constructed in Phase 1.
Community Engagement
Community collaboration and support is a key component of this project. ODOT conducted community engagement activities during the initial planning and environmental phases and during the design process for Phase 1 (122nd Avenue to 136th Avenue) to help identify design solutions that balanced community needs and interests while minimizing project impacts. These community engagement activities included canvassing in the area, presenting at open houses/neighborhood meetings, and participating in community events (such as community walks and bike rides) to meet those impacted by the project and collect their feedback.
Phase 2 design will be consistent with the newly constructed improvements. ODOT will continue to work with the community as construction of the Phase 2 improvements gets closer.
Photos
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Community Walk
Community Walk
Community Meeting
Community Bike Ride
Community Information Booth
Community Information Booth