Projects

Below is a brief status update of current Public Works Projects. Please be patient, use caution and pay close attention to flaggers and other construction workers.  Safety of both the workers and the travelling public is of utmost importance in all of our work zones.

If you have any questions about any of the projects, please contact the Public Works Department at 541-492-6730.  

Water Projects

24-inch Transmission Main Replacement - Isabell to Newton Creek

This project replaces approximately 4,100 LF of 20-inch steel transmission main in NE Stephens Street from Isabell Avenue to just south of Newton Creek Road.  The existing 20-inch transmission main was installed in 1934.  Completion is expected Fall 2024.

18-inch HWY 138 Water Main Replacement - Kester Rd to Sunshine Rd

This project will upsize approximately 3,200 LF of existing 8-inch asbestos cement water main with 18-inch ductile iron water main.  This project is just design currently, construction schedule yet to be determined.

SE Stephens Water Main Replacement

Project will replace approximately 2,700 LF of 6-inch cast iron pipe in SE Stephens with 12-inch ductile iron.  The existing pipe was installed between 1928 and 1935.   Project is scheduled to start in September/October 2024.

Transportation Projects

2024 Slurry Seal Project

Work on this years slurry seal project started on August 8, 2024 and will be completed on August 12, 2024.  This project will slurry seal approximately 3.3 miles of city streets.  

2024 Chip Seal Project

The City is working with the County to chip seal Lookingglass Road from Woodside Avenue to Harvard Avenue.  Project was scheduled to be completed in August 2023 but was postponed, it will be starting on Monday, August 12, 2024.

2024 Grind/Inlay, NE Stephens 

ADA Ramps and base repair digouts have been completed, paving is scheduled for September 16, 2024.  

NE Stephens ADA Ramp Replacement - Edenbower to North City Limits

This project is a portion of the 2024 Grind/Inlay of NE Stephens, the contractor is currently replacing the ADA ramps on this section of NE Stephens.

W Bradford ADA Ramp Replacement

This project included the replacement of approximately 14 ADA Ramps on W. Bradford Avenue and W. Broccoli Street.  Project was completed the last week of July 2024.

Edenbower Railroad Crossing

The Edenbower railroad crossing repair will take place the weekend of August 23, 2024.  Ednebower will be shut down at the rail road tracks beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 23rd and will reopen at 6 a.m. on Monday, August 26th.  

Storm Projects

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