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OR 8 Fiber Optic Cable Project

Construction Phase

Region 1: Portland metro and Hood River County (Beaverton, Washington)


​​We are installing new overhead and underground fiber optic cable where gaps exist along OR 8 between SW 198th Avenue and OR 217. Work begins in early 2025 and continues for approximately one year.

Impacts

Construction Impacts

During construction, travelers can expect:
  • Short-term single lane, shoulder and bike lane closures in construction area during the day and night.
  • Temporary sidewalk and crosswalk closures with ADA-compliant pedestrian detours.
  • Short-term bus stop relocations.

Schedule

This project is scheduled to start construction in early 2025.

Details

About

We are installing new overhead and underground fiber optic cable where gaps exist along OR 8 between SW 198th Avenue in Aloha to OR 217 in Beaverton. Existing fiber optic cable will also be modified. We rely on fiber optic cable for high-speed communications (also known as broadband) to operate traffic signals and traffic monitoring systems. 

​​Fiber optic cable is the most reliable and consistent medium to deliver broadband, critical for ODOT crews and emergency responders to rapidly respond to traffic incidents and better manage congestion and delays on highways. 

​​This work also sets the foundation for future improvements along the corridor that require high-speed broadband communications.

Map of OR8 Fiber Optic Cable project area

Location

OR 8 |

SW 198th Avenue to OR 217

Cost and Funding

$4.7 million​

Additional Information

For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations and/or translation/interpretation services, (503) 731-4128, TTY (800) 735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1. 

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Contacts & Media

Project Contact

Community Affairs Coordinator
Lili Boicourt
Email
Lili.D.Boicourt@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-731-8247

Last Updated

11/12/2024 9:38 AM

Project Number

21617

Project Documents

Related documents to this project
Spring 2024 Factsheet.pdfFiber Optic Cable Project Factsheet Spring 2024
Spring 2024 Factsheet - ESP.pdfProyecto de Cableado de Fibra Óptica Primavera 2024