Linwood Avenue SAFE Project

Update (1/31/2022):

• Project is mostly completed and is in the “project corrections” stage, where the contractor is repairing damage and defects.
• Final striping, pavement markers, and installing all signage still needs to be completed.

Upcoming event! All are welcome to attend! -  "Celebration on the Paths" Event - Saturday, November 20 (Drop in between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.) 

• The Linwood Avenue multiuse paths are now open! Let's celebrate their completion and enjoy using them! 
• Where? On the paths! At four tent stations along the half-mile stretch between Montgomery Drive and Aspen Street (concentrated near Linwood Elementary) 
• Event will include treats, fall themed stickers, a scavenger hunt, chalk art, and bike decorating! 
• Check out the event flier for more information! 

Update (11/2/2021): Over the next two weeks, the crew will: 

• Continue landscaping work
• Move mailboxes to their permanent locations
• Install the diverter at the Linwood Avenue/Monroe Street intersection
• Do striping on the pavement after the diverter is complete
• Begin cleanup work

Check out the Linwood Ave. SAFE project back to school flier for helpful information about the return to school! 

Update (8/06/2021):

The east side path is completed up to Monroe Street, except for the concrete portion at the intersection.  Crews are laying the base for the path and prepping for curb installation on the west side next week.

We have learned that the USPS has decided, due to scheduling issues, to suspend delivery of mail to residents in the construction zone.  We have contacted the post office and requested they notify all residents about how they can pick up mail.  The local PO serving Linwood Avenue is located at 3860 SE Naef Road, 503-654-1643.

Update (7/16/2021):

Paving of the east side shared path is slated to begin July 26 - Aug 3.  West side concrete (curbs, driveway entrances), and milling of pavement on west shoulder will also begin soon.

The project is anticipated to be completed in October.

Update (5/13/2021):

The contractor continues concrete work on driveway entrances and curbs

Retaining walls are being completed.  The storm system near Monroe will begin soon.

The overhead utility work is well on its way to completion.  You may see the contractor move around to different locations; they are doing this to make way for the overhead crews so their work can be completed more quickly.

Items of Note

A few internet outages have been reported in the project area.  If you experience an outage, first contact your provider.

If you have items in the public right-of-way that you wish to keep, now is the time to remove them.  Fences, vegetation, landscaping walls, parked vehicles, and other encroachments will be removed unless otherwise indicated by the project manager.  Contact Wendy Marshall at 503-786-7694 if you have questions.

Update (4/23/2021):

Construction Schedule: April 23 – May 7, 2021 

• Pouring concrete entryways to driveways
• Relocating waterline and fire hydrants
• Reinstalling retaining walls
• Excavating on both sides of Linwood Street
• Consolidating the utility work for PGE and cable companies – The nature of this work will cause longer traffic delays because we will be actively working all the way from Monroe Street to Harmony Street.

Item of Note

As we start preparing to pour concrete entryways to driveways on Linwood Avenue, our contractor will work with individual homeowners to make sure they have adequate driveway access.  If there is drop off between the street and your existing driveway, we will put down a temporary ramp and come back later to make the final driveway entryway. Please call Project Manager Wendy Marshall directly at 503-786-7694 if you have any questions or concerns.

Update (4/09/2021):

Construction Schedule for April 5 - April 26, 2021:

• Curb installation, east side
• Storm drainage services
• Retaining wall work
• Electrical work
• Pavement milling
• Fire hydrant relocations

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION!  Students are in school through June 18.  Please exercise extra caution when traveling Linwood Avenue and take alternate routes if you can do so safely.  The speed limit is temporarily reduced to 20 mph between Harmony Road and Monroe Street, in addition to the usual 20 mph in the school zone.

Update (3/23/2021):

Construction Schedule March 19 – April 2, 2021 

• Grinding/milling of pavement in the street
• Installation of storm pipes from Cedarcrest Drive to Furnberg Street
• Excavation for the placement of retaining walls
• Installation of electrical conduit

Item of Note

SCHOOL IN SESSION!  Students will be returning to school March 29 through June 18.  Please exercise extra caution when traveling Linwood Avenue and take alternate routes if you can do so safely.  The speed limit will be temporarily reduced to 20 mph between Harmony Road and Monroe Street, in addition to the usual 20 mph in the school zone.

Update (3/5/2021):

Construction Schedule March 5 – March 19, 2021 

• Installation of storm pipes from Cedarcrest Drive to Furnberg Street
• Excavation for the placement of retaining walls

Items of Note

• Flaggers are on site, as short lane closures of a few minutes are necessary at this time.
• The speed limit on Linwood Avenue is 30 MPH, but it could be temporarily lowered to 20 or 25 MPH for safety.
• Please be cautious when driving through the corridor. Utility poles are temporarily located near the travel lanes during this phase of construction; but after the new curbs are installed, the poles will be located behind the curb in the planter strip.

Update (2/12/2021):

Tree and shrub removal and brush clearing are underway.  PGE continues relocation of utilities.  Excavation operations will begin next week for installation of storm piping and retaining walls.  Work will progress from the south end to the north.  Thank you for your patience and extra diligence while traveling this corridor.  The improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities will be worth the wait!

Update (1/15/2021):

PGE has begun work relocating the utility poles along the east side.  The new poles have been installed and old poles remain until the wires are re-strung.  Traffic control signage and erosion control measures such as mesh fence and straw bags around inlets will be installed next.  Exercise extra caution around the school; the construction operations will be staged at the Milwaukie Covenant Church lot on the south side of the school.

Update (12/31/2020):

D & D Concrete and Utilities Inc. was awarded the construction contract for the Linwood Avenue SAFE Improvements.  Work will begin the first week of January, with PGE relocating utility poles, and erosion control measures being put into place.  Construction crews are expected to advance from south to north on the east side, then from south to north on the west side.  We have been successful in making design changes to preserve as many healthy trees as possible.  Those that will need to be removed due to existing poor condition or that conflict with the improvements have been marked with orange tape.  A few of these will receive further evaluation by the arborist in hopes of preserving them as well.  Construction is slated to be completed by October 2021.  Thank you in advance for your patience and care when navigating the construction zone.

Update (6/17/2020):

The design is approximately 90% complete. PGE is planning to begin utility pole relocation in August. Those properties with RVs, trailers, or other items in rear yards with gates onto Linwood Avenue should begin transporting them to alternate locations. 30-day notices will be sent to affected owners, but it would be beneficial to plan now.

Temporary barriers will be installed to protect vehicles from the relocated poles and to provide a fe temporary pedestrian route on east side of Linwood.  Construction of the improvements is anticipated to begin late 2020 and be completed prior to school beginning 2021.

Update (5/06/2020):  

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued an order to reduce the speed limit on Linwood Avenue from 35 mph to 30 mph.  The change will apply to SE Linwood Avenue from SE Railroad Avenue/SE Harmony Road to SE Johnson Creek Boulevard. 

The change will take effect when new signs are installed, which is anticipated to happen Wednesday, May 13, 2020.  Advance warning signs and temporary flags will be posted for 30 days to help drivers get accustomed to the change. 

The project design is approaching 90% completion.

Update (2/14/2020): A 60% design map for the Linwood SAFE Project available for review in the downloads section below. 

Update (11/27/2019): The Linwood SAFE Project is nearing 60% design. The second open house is Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at Linwood Elementary School. View materials from the Oct. 8 open house in the supporting documents below.

Update (10/11/2019): The Linwood Avenue SAFE Project Open House was held on Tuesday, Oct. 8. View the display boards that were shown at the event in the supporting documents below.

City staff and the design consultant, Harper Houf Peterson Righellis (HHPR), are in the early stages of design. Surveying, utility, and traffic data have been collected and are being analyzed.