Residents of Aloha and interested parties are invited to attend an open house for the Alexander Street Project, where they can engage with the design team to learn about the updates on the development. This informational session is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 28, at Living Hope Fellowship, located at 3350 SW 182nd Ave. The project aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure between 178th Avenue and 192nd Avenue along Alexander Street.
The scope of the project includes additions like sidewalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and streetlights, all designed to make the urban collector a safer route for non-vehicular traffic. Pavement markings for bike lanes will indicate where cyclists are sharing the travel lane with vehicles, alongside alternating street parking and landscaped strips forming a part of the streetscape. Additionally, the project plans to enhance stormwater drainage and water quality facilities, which run through Alexander Street, will offer a slower alternative to the busier TV Highway. Noticed by residents, the new design will need less right-of-way than previously shown, quantifying a reduction in impact to property owners.
Despite being in a development phase that is expected to stretch until December 2026, the updated project design seems to promise less infringement on adjacent properties, potentially keeping both spirits and budgets buoyant. "The updated project design will require less right-of-way the previously shown" a point clarified by Washington County in a recent announcement. "This change reduces the impact to property owners on Alexander Street, while keeping the project on budget."
With a slated start in spring 2027 and a completion date sometime during summer 2028, the $25 million project is financed through the Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP). It's a substantial investment aimed at fostering safer and more viable streets for Aloha's diverse commuters. Those requiring interpretation services for the open house have been reminded to make requests via email to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the event. More details on the project can be easily obtained by either visiting the Alexander Street Project website, sending an email, or calling the dedicated number at 503-846-7822.
