About
We improved pavement conditions on U.S. 30 (NW St. Helens Road) between NW Bridge Avenue and NW Kittridge Avenue. Pavement conditions on this stretch of U.S. 30 were deteriorating and in need of repair.
Improved pavement conditions make it safer for all road users (people walking, biking, driving and moving freight).
In addition to repaving the roadway, we replaced traffic signals, adjusted vehicle lane widths on this designated freight route and built curb ramps that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
We also improved conditions for people biking, including a five-foot-wide bike lane with a two-foot-wide buffer throughout most of the corridor, with some areas where the bike lane is more or less than five feet wide depending on available space.
Location
U.S. 30
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U.S 30 (NW St. Helens Road) from approximately NW Bridge Avenue to NW Kittridge Avenue.
Cost and Funding
$6,206,310
Contractor
Kerr Contractors Oregon LLC
Benefits
Improve the pavement condition on US 30 (NW St. Helens Road) between NW Bridge Avenue and NW Kittridge Avenue creates a safer roadway for all travelers. In addition to repaving, we made other improvements to enhance safety and mobility for pedestrians and people biking.
Other project improvements include:
- New or upgraded ADA ramps installed along the roadway at NW 55th Avenue, NW 56th Avenue, NW 57th Avenue, NW Saltzman Road, NW 60th Avenue, NW Front Avenue, and NW Bridge Avenue.
- Traffic and crosswalk signal upgrades at NW Bridge Avenue and NW Front Avenue to improve signal timing and detection for cars and pedestrians. The upgraded crosswalk at NW Bridge Avenue includes a new pedestrian-activated push button crossing.
- New guardrail where existing rail was substandard.
- Improvements for people using bikes by adjusting vehicle lane widths on this designated freight route, and adding bike lanes with a painted buffer where space allows.
What Problem Will This Improve?
Improving the pavement condition creates a safer environment for all roadway users and help prevent damage as a result of pavement chipping, increased tire friction, and uneven pavement. Without this project, conditions were likely to deteriorate to the point where a full-depth roadway reconstruction was needed.
Additional Information
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For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or more information, call 503-731-4812, TTY 800-735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1.