Road Improvements Could Slow Traffic on Wilsonville Road, Boones Ferry Road
Aug. 8, 2019 — A project to complete road resurfacing and other improvements on SW Wilsonville Rd. and SW Boones Ferry Rd. is scheduled to begin next week.
The capital improvement project is providing new asphalt pavement, updated pedestrian curb ramps, new roadway striping and pedestrian signal improvements along portions of two of the the City’s major thoroughfares. Drivers may incur delays on both roadways throughout the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of November. During a period of Boones Ferry Rd. construction, the road is being closed to thru traffic.
Wilsonville Road: Resurfacing is taking place between SW Willamette Way W. and SW Kinsman Rd. on weekdays, 7 am to 9 pm. A minimum of one travel lane is to be maintained at all times; access to homes and businesses is available throughout construction.
Most of the existing pedestrian curb ramps within the project area are being reconstructed to meet current federal standards. While curb ramp areas are under construction, pedestrian access is available. Pedestrian signals are also being upgraded to current federal accessibility standards.
Crosswalk enhancements are being installed to increase pedestrian safety at two locations, including the crossing near Wood Middle School.
Boones Ferry Road: Resurfacing is taking place between SW Wilsonville Rd. and SW Boeckman Rd., including full-depth reconstruction north of SW Barber Street. This more intensive restoration work requires a section of SW Boones Ferry Rd. to be closed during construction. During this period, traffic is being detoured to SW 95th Ave. and SW Kinsman Rd.
For more information, contact Dominique Huffman, Civil Engineer, at 503-570-1546, huffman@ci.wilsonville.or.us or visit ci.wilsonville.or.us/2019roadprojects.
Garden Acres Road Improvements, Water Pipeline Installation Also Beginning
A significant road improvement project along the east side of Garden Acres Rd., between Day Rd. and Ridder Rd. is underway. The improvements are a catalyst for future development in the Coffee Creek Industrial Area.
The roadway is being widened to 32 feet, about a foot wider than currently constructed. Additionally, a protected bike lane is being built and overhead utility cables are being placed underground.
“The development of this roadway provides much-needed infrastructure for the Coffee Creek industrial area,” said Zach Weigel, Capital Projects Engineering Manager. “The new road will be built to modern urban design standards to ensure safer travel, by any mode, to accommodate people of all ages and abilities.”
In collaboration with the Willamette Water Supply Program, the project also includes the installation of a 3100-foot segment of 66-inch water pipeline. Building the pipeline and road together saves money and reduces construction impacts.
Utility relocation is scheduled to take place by the end of 2019, with pipeline construction getting underway in January 2020. Road construction follows, with completion of the project anticipated by fall of 2020.
A second phase of road improvements, unscheduled and unfunded at this time, would develop the intersection where the new segment of Garden Acres meets Day Rd. and Graham’s Ferry Rd.
Learn more about the Willamette Water Supply Program at ourreliablewater.org. For more information on Garden Acres Rd. improvements, contact Zach Weigel, 503-570-1565, weigel@ci.wilsonville.or.us, or visit ci.wilsonville.or.us/gardenacres.
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