As part of the City of Portland’s effort to provide properties with sewer connections that comply with city code, Environmental Services continues construction on the Inner NE Sewer Extension project. This project will also help protect public health, property, and the environment by increasing the capacity of the public sewer system, reducing the potential for basement backups, and reducing the likelihood of emergency maintenance work in the future.
A project map is available at www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/InnerNE.
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Below is the estimated Inner NE Sewer Extension construction schedule for the rest of this week and next week. Please be aware that this schedule is subject to change due to a variety of factors, including conditions underground, weather, traffic impacts, subcontractor schedules and availability of materials. There may be periods of inactivity between construction phases.
Week of September 29
· NE Going Street (11th to 13th avenues) – main public sewer pipe, manhole, and lateral branch construction
· NE Going Street (14th Avenue to 14th Place) – main public sewer pipe, manhole, and lateral branch construction
· NE 9th Avenue (Wygant to Humboldt) – trench preparation and paving
· NE 10th Avenue (Prescott to Going) – trench preparation and paving
· NE 10th Avenue (Going to Wygant) – trench preparation and paving
Week of October 6
· NE Skidmore Street (15th to 16th avenues) – main public sewer pipe, manhole, and lateral branch construction
· NE Going Street (11th to 13th avenues) – trench preparation and paving
· NE Going Street (14th Avenue to 14th Place) – trench preparation and paving
· NE Mason Street (8th to 10th avenues) – manhole rehabilitation
· NE Mason Street (12th to 13th avenues) – manhole rehabilitation
· NE 10th Avenue (Going to Wygant streets) – sidewalk repairs
· NE 8th Avenue (Prescott to Going streets) – sidewalk repairs
· NE 10th Avenue (Prescott to Going streets) – sidewalk repairs
· NE Prescott Street (14th Avenue to 14th Place) – sidewalk repairs
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING CONSTRUCTION
- Construction creates noise, vibration and dust and disrupts normal neighborhood activity.
- Typical 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.
- Please stay clear of all construction activities and keep children, pets and vehicles out of construction areas.
- Traffic control signs are in place. The contractor maintains local access, but you should expect delays.
- On-street parking in or near the work area may be limited. Please observe no parking signs.
- Equipment and materials may be stored on nearby streets overnight.
- A city inspector is on-site during work hours and may be able to assist you with construction concerns. Inspectors typically wear a hard hat and a City of Portland safety vest.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/InnerNEor email me at Matthew.Gough@portlandoregon.gov.
Thank you 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 of your residence or commercial business, and open and honest communication with you throughout the project.
Thank you,
Matt Gough
Community Outreach and Information
City of Portland Environmental Services
1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 1000
Portland, Oregon 97204
Phone: 503-823-5352 l Cell Phone: 503-823-6622
Email: Matthew.Gough@portlandoregon.gov
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