McBrod Avenue Water System Improvements

Dates

Summer 2020

Project Status

Completed

Project Type

Capital Project

Contact

Beth Britell, PE
Civil Engineer
p: 503.786.7544
BritellB@milwaukieoregon.gov

Project Details

The city is improving pedestrian safety by building a sidewalk on the east side of McBrod Avenue, from 17^th Avenue to Ochoco Street. The city will also address much-needed repairs and upgrades to the water and stormwater systems, as well as the roadway pavement condition.

Alerts & Updates

Update (11.12.2020): The contractor is currently working on tree planting, final signage and striping. The project is anticipated to wrap up by the end of November.

Update (10/20/2020): Roadway paving will be completed Oct. 20. Temporary road closures are necessary to complete paving efficiently. Please see the attached map for more information.

Update (9/18/2020): Curb, sidewalk, and utility installation is complete. Final roadway work was delayed by hazardous air quality. Roadway reconstruction and paving will occur this fall as soon as air quality and weather allows.

Update (05.04.2020): Oregon Pacific Railroad will be replacing the rail crossing at McBrod Avenue starting May 11. Work is expected to take 1-2 weeks. During this time, McBrod Avenue will be closed at the rail crossing. Access driveways and loading bays will be maintained.

Update (4/13/2020): Interlaken, Inc., the project contractor, is working on installation of a new water main. A small area of McBrod Avenue will be temporarily closed just south of Milport Road for the water main installation across Milport Road.

North and southbound local traffic on McBrod Avenue will be maintained south of the closure, between Milport Road and 17th Avenue. Northbound general traffic will be maintained between Milport Road and Ochoco Street.
East and westbound traffic on Milport Road will be maintained through flagging.

Businesses on McBrod Avenue receive bimonthly construction email updates. To receive construction email updates, send your contact information to britellb@milwaukieoregon.gov.

Update (3/18/2020): McBrod Avenue will be open to northbound traffic only during construction.

Update (3/09/2020): Construction is set to kick off in March. To allow the contractor, Interlaken Inc, room to work, onstreet parking will be closed. All vehicles, trailers, equipment, and materials must be removed from the right-of-way by March 20.

Update (02.20.2020): The contract was awarded to Interlaken, Inc. through City Council Resolution 11-2020 on Feb. 18, 2020.

Update (01.10.2020): The project was advertised for bid on Jan. 7, 2020. 100% design plans available for review below.