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Main Street Construction Updates

June 2024

June 3rd - June 7th:

  • Finished the planned paving work along Main Street.
  • Backfilled sidewalk edges near 300 Main/City Hall with blended soil.
  • Installed the remaining street signs, including the new 24/7 crosswalk warning signs, benches, and garbage cans.
  • Connected the irrigation control timer and installed the catch basin near City Hall to address the puddling issue.

June 10th - 14th:

  • Pave the added portion of asphalt along Main Street, connecting our project to the new pavement just to the north (approximately 34' x 34').
  • Complete the transition panels in various areas of town.
  • Begin setting the light poles and RRFB poles (6/11-6/12).

June 17th - 21st:

  • Striping is scheduled for 6/17 and 6/18 (dependent on weather), this will involve some traffic interruption.
  • PGE will be onsite 6/17 to connect the power to the new metered pedestal.
  • General cleanup of the project site.
  • Complete work on Channel 2 manholes.
  • Finish concrete work around light poles and near Ace Hardware.
  • Pour two sidewalk chalk areas.
May 2024

April 29th - May 3rd

  • Wrapped up the 12" storm run from Conoco to City Hall
  • Abandoned existing irrigation vault near 3rd Ave
  • Potholed utilities in front of Yo Treats
  • Started catch basin run from manhole #4 near Yo Treats to Catch basin near Kristy's
  • Poured sidewalks in front of Level 11
  • Prepped ADA's at NE/NW 3rd Ave
  • Roughed in channels on manholes #4 and #5
  • Installing manhole #1
  • Prepping for final storm runs leading to manholes #2 and #3
  • Laid out asphalt cut lines for future work

May 6th - May 10th:

  • Installed catch basin at NE 3rd/Main
  • Set Manhole #2
  • Installed 46' of 12" storm pipe
  • Hauled trench spoils offsite
  • Backfilled curb lines
  • Addressed potholes on Main Street
  • Began saw cutting full depth AC replacement areas
  • Global Electric installed electric pedestal

May 14th - May 24th:

  • Demolition of asphalt shoulders and full depth replacement near center line. Backfilled with rock for paving preparation.
  • Base lifting asphalt shoulders and patching center areas from OR 211/224 to 4th Ave. Lane adjustments made, access still available.
  • Top lifting full width of Main St. from OR 211/224 to 4th Ave. Traffic Control Plan 6 will be in place, access restricted.
  • Base lifting asphalt shoulders and patching center areas from 4th Ave. to 3rd Ave. Lane adjustments made, access available.
  • Top lifting full width of Main St. from 4th Ave. to 3rd Ave. Traffic Control Plan 7 will be in place, access restricted.

May 27th - May 31st:

  • Some weather delays led to continuing paving work from 3rd to 4th Street. Traffic Control Plan 7 will be in place, access restricted.
  • Installation of RRFB pole at 3rd Ave.
April 2024

April 1st - April 5th:

  • Poured sidewalk areas near Yo Treats
  • Installed a new catch basin in front of Level 11 Salon
  • Completed pouring the remaining entrance to Conoco
  • Initiated the laying of the new storm line along SW Main

April 8th - April 12th:

  • Adjusted water main at 3rd Ave. for new storm lines clearance.
  • LaRusso completed ¾ of concrete drive work at Sol Tapatio and Conoco drive approaches.
  • Demolished two existing catch basins and installed one new catch basin.
  • Re-laid crushed rock base for old bus pad.
  • Focused on storm work at 3rd Ave.
  • Worked on storm and irrigation connections.

April 15th - April 19th:

  • Adjusted two 6” water lines near City Hall.
  • Installed irrigation valves in the planter area.
  • Completed new bus pad and last ½ of the drive at Sol Tapatio.
  • Installed new catch basin near Ace Hardware.
  • Reconnected storm lines from Ace Hardware parking lot.
  • Prepped Ace Hardware and Chapmans' entrances.
  • Installed 70’ of 12” storm line in front of City Hall.
  • LaRusso was onsite for concrete work at Chapmans and curbs along Phase 4.
  • S&W Underground crew installed manhole #5.
  • Prepping concrete for sidewalks in front of State Farm and Level 11 Salon.

April 22nd Traffic Interruption:

  • Scheduled from 7 am to 5 pm.
  • S&W Underground and Global Electric will:
    • Demolish and remove existing concrete crosswalk areas at 3rd Avenue.
    • Install conduit for future crosswalk signaling enhancements.

April 22nd - April 26th

  • Demolished the existing concrete crosswalk area at 3rd Ave and the concrete island on Main Street.
  • Completed the installation of the remaining 1 ½" conduit supplying the RRFB's, along with the ¾" conduit crossing 3rd Ave.
  • Sidewalks were poured in front of State Farm, half of the Level 11 frontage, and the ADA ramp at the SE corner of 4th Ave by LaRusso.
  • Lowered the irrigation vault at Ace Hardware.
  • Prepped sidewalk areas for upcoming concrete work.
  • Focused on temporarily paving the trenches created on Monday.
  • Started foundation transition work at Yo Treats, with additional attention required.
  • Planned activities include placing 12" storm lines to connect various catch basins along the west side of Main Street.
  • Global Electric will be onsite to pour RRFB foundations and the metered pedestal base.

April 29th - May 3rd

  • Wrapped up the 12" storm run from Conoco to City Hall
  • Abandoned existing irrigation vault near 3rd Ave
  • Potholed utilities in front of Yo Treats
  • Started catch basin run from manhole #4 near Yo Treats to Catch basin near Kristy's
  • Poured sidewalks in front of Level 11
  • Prepped ADA's at NE/NW 3rd Ave
  • Roughed in channels on manholes #4 and #5
  • Installing manhole #1
  • Prepping for final storm runs leading to manholes #2 and #3
  • Laid out asphalt cut lines for future work

Important Information:

  • Parking along Main Street will continue to be disrupted during work hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
  • The lot adjacent to Sol Tapatio will be cleaned up to divert traffic from the Sol Tapatio drive-through in preparation for future construction work.
  • Phase 1 is 3rd to 4th Ave (heading South)
  • Phase 2 is 4th Ave to the Highway (heading South)
  • Phase 3 is Jeremy Loveless to 4th Ave (heading North)
  • Phase 4 is 4th Ave to 3rd Ave (heading North)
March 2024

March 4th - March 8th

  • Install the new fire hydrant on Phase 2 (4th Ave to the Highway - heading South).
  • Continue demolition into Phase 4 (4th Ave to 3rd Ave - heading North).
  • Install conduit/irrigation along Phase 4 (4th Ave to 3rd Ave - heading North).
  • Commence saw cutting for storm work.
  • Perform saw cutting for the Main street crossing needed for the 3" PGE power supply.
  • Finish phase I sidewalks and place curbs along Phase 2 (4th Ave to the Highway - heading South).
  • Completing demolition on Phase 4 (4th Ave to 3rd Ave - heading North).
  • Placing conduit/irrigation/junction boxes along Phase 4 (4th Ave to 3rd Ave - heading North).
  • Trenching for 3" PGE crossing.
  • Placing curbs along Phase 2 (4th Ave to the Highway - heading South).

March 11th - March 15th:

  • The demolition of Phase 4 is nearing completion.
  • Conduit, irrigation systems, and junction boxes have been diligently placed along Phase 4.
  • Trenching work for the 3" PGE crossing has been successfully completed.
  • The installation of curbs along Phase 2 is currently underway.

March 18th - March 22nd:

  • Completed conduit/irrigation installation.
  • Addressed potholed water main at 3rd Street.
  • Rectified curb issues identified in Phase 2.
  • Poured half of the concrete entry into the City Hall parking area and one full entry into Conoco.
  • Placed curbs along Phase 3.
  • Completed incidental storm work along Phases 3 and 4.

March 25th - March 29th:

  • Completed Phase 3 curbs
  • Prepped and poured roughly 1/3 of the Phase 4 curbs
  • Prepped Phase 2 and 3 sidewalk areas
  • Installed 3 incidental rain drains
  • Demolished the curb and sidewalk on the NE corner of 3rd
  • Demolished and replaced 1 catch basin at NE 3rd
  • Filled potholes
  • Temporarily paved 4 street crossings
  • Swept the site
  • Finish the installation of storm manhole #4 near Yo-Treats
  • Temporarily pave additional ditch lines to address concerns
  • Continue pouring concrete sidewalks and driveway approaches into City Hall, Conoco, and Sol Tapatio
  • Temporary pedestrian access may be interrupted on the 29th and into early April while the new concrete sidewalks/driveways are in the curing process

Important Information:

  • Parking along Main Street will continue to be disrupted during work hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
  • The lot adjacent to Sol Tapatio will be cleaned up to divert traffic from the Sol Tapatio drive-through in preparation for future construction work.
  • Phase 1 is 3rd to 4th Ave (heading South)
  • Phase 2 is 4th Ave to the Highway (heading South)
  • Phase 3 is Jeremy Loveless to 4th Ave (heading North)
  • Phase 4 is 4th Ave to 3rd Ave (heading North)
February 2024
  • S&W Underground worked on upsizing the water lines and trenching areas for electrical, irrigation, and sidewalk installation.
  • Striving to keep one side of the road open as much as possible to allow traffic flow.
  • On-street parking in front of Yo-Treats may be unavailable temporarily as they work.
  • Concrete chipping work was underway on 3rd Street.
  • The waterline installation is nearing completion and is expected to wrap up by the end of the month. There may be a brief interruption in water service. This will affect Dollar General, Yo-Treats, Backroads Beauty, and City Hall. S&W Underground will be reaching out to the owners of these businesses ahead of time to coordinate and minimize disruptions.
  • Demolition work starting from Yo-Treats and extending to the end of Main Street, where it meets the highway, commenced. To ensure safety, temporary pedestrian fencing was installed along the affected areas. Access to the bus stop will remain available throughout the process.
  • Curbing installation started on the 16th.
  • The Trimet bus stop was reopened on February 16th.
  • Conduit and trenching work for streetlights commenced the 19th, from Yo-Treats to City Hall.
  • Progress has been made with curb installations, and additional concrete work is slated to begin soon, particularly at the driveway by McCrae's and Kristy's food truck. Kindly note that on-street parking may be affected throughout the week due to these activities.
  • Trenching for electrical purposes will commence on 4th Ave between Kristy's and Yo-Treats. Please anticipate potential traffic impacts while traveling along this route.
  • Demolition work for Phase 3 (Jeremy Loveless to 4th Ave - heading North) is scheduled to commence towards the end of the month, starting from Jeremey Loveless to Sol Tapatio.
  • Water service interruption on the 26th. They will be transitioning to the new water line, with work starting in the early morning. This is to ensure businesses can open as normal with minimal disruption to their water services. We apologize for any inconveniences and appreciate your patience. Businesses that will be affected are Dollar General, Backroads Beauty, Yo-Treats, City Hall, Sol Tapatio, Conoco (Chevron), and the Fire Department.
  • Installing the new fire hydrant is planned for last week of the month.
  • Continuing sidewalk pouring along Phase 1 (3rd to 4th Ave - heading South).
  • Preparing for curbs along Phase 2 (4th Ave to the Highway - heading South).
  • Initiating demo/electrical trenching along the Phase 3 portion of the project (Jeremy Loveless to 4th Ave. east side of Main).
  • Successfully connected both ends of the new water main.
  • Completed sidewalk demolition along Phase 3 (Jeremy Loveless to 4th Ave - heading North).
  • Concluded conduit/irrigation trenching along Phase 3 (Jeremy Loveless to 4th Ave - heading North).
January 2024
  • Construction has started, S&W Underground has begun the sidewalk demolition leading from Harvest Market towards Clackamas River Growlers. Temporary fencing and pedestrian access to businesses are in place.
  • The ADA directly behind Harvest Market and driveway into McCrae's Motel is open to allow residents and medical transport in.
  • Demolition will continue along Main's West side into early February and then transition to the waterline located in the alley behind Sol Tapatio.
  • Phase 1 is anticipated to be completely demolished and temporary access in place by early February, but we will update with any changes or delays.