City officials have announced that the latest phase of street paving on SW Fourth Avenue in Portland is set to roll out, with a road closure stipulated for the upcoming weekend. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will commence the work tomorrow at 8 PM, as detailed in an advisory recently released by the City of Portland. This phase focuses on the stretch between SW Market and Jefferson streets, mandating a full closure of the road to vehicular traffic.
This closure is part of the broader SW Fourth Avenue Improvement project and will extend through the weekend, with the reopening scheduled for early Monday morning. The operation will involve grinding off the old road surface and laying down a fresh asphalt layer. According to the advice administered by PBOT, construction crews are poised to work overnight from Friday to Sunday to disrupt city life as little as possible. Adjacent residents and local business owners are prepped for nocturnal noise as the city aims to improve its thoroughfares.
Motorists navigating the area during the closure must follow detour routes provided by PBOT. Those heading north on SW Fourth Avenue will be rerouted at SW Market Street to SW Second Avenue, and those traveling toward U.S. 26 will be directed via SW Mill Street to SW Sixth Avenue, then left onto SW Clay Street. Alternative paths are also outlined for westbound SW Clay Street and eastbound SW Columbia Street traffic. Signage will be installed to guide drivers around the construction zone, while sidewalks will stay open for pedestrians. TriMet's website should be visited for current service modifications for those utilizing public transport. PBOT reminds us that all this work is contingent on the weather's cooperation, and schedules are subject to alteration.
Further work continues along SW Fourth Avenue, heading northward to West Burnside Street, with PBOT's commitment laid bare to update corner ramps, ensuring they align with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards. In the coming weeks, the public should brace to encounter more noise as crews work on installing the foundation for improved traffic signals and access ramps. "During the closure the following detour routes will be in place," PBOT stated, outlining the specifics meant to keep traffic moving and residents in the loop. Drivers are cautioned to stay alert, heed flagger directions, and consider using alternate routes where feasible. Access to local residences and businesses will stand unaffected, although parking near the construction zones will be restricted.
