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Goats removing blackberries along trail near Sellwood Bridge. Goats are used to remove invasive blackberries near the Sellwood Bridge.

TRAFFIC ALERTS

Sellwood Bridge closure Sunday: The bridge will be closed to motor vehicles only from 5 am on Sunday, Sept. 25 until no later than 6 am on Monday, Sept. 26 to allow the contractor to seal the deck of the west end of the bridge. The bridge will remain open to bicyclists and pedestrians. If the work cannot be completed Sunday, the bridge may be closed Monday night after 7 pm. An update will be sent out if a Monday night closure is needed.

The bridge will be closed to motor vehicles only from 5 am on Sunday, Sept. 25 until no later than 6 am on Monday, Sept. 26 to allow the contractor to seal the deck of the west end of the bridge. The bridge will remain open to bicyclists and pedestrians. If the work cannot be completed Sunday, the bridge may be closed Monday night after 7 pm. An update will be sent out if a Monday night closure is needed. Hwy 43 Night Work Sept. 26-27: Night work is planned on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 26-27 to grind and repave Hwy. 43 traffic lanes south of the bridge. Drivers should expect delays after 7 pm.

Night work is planned on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 26-27 to grind and repave Hwy. 43 traffic lanes south of the bridge. Drivers should expect delays after 7 pm. Lane striping on Hwy. 43 Sept. 29-30: One lane will be closed in each direction during off-peak hours on Hwy. 43 to replace lane striping at the north and south ends of the project. Expect delays.

One lane will be closed in each direction during off-peak hours on Hwy. 43 to replace lane striping at the north and south ends of the project. Expect delays. SE Tacoma/SE 6th Ave. traffic signal: Please note that northbound traffic on SE 6th Ave. can only turn right at the new signal at SE Tacoma St. Police traffic enforcement has been requested because many northbound drivers are making illegal left turns.

WEST SIDE WORK

New Bridge and Interchange: Guardrails were installed on the southeast ramp of the interchange this week. In addition to the deck and crack sealing scheduled this Sunday, the contractor will install overhead traffic signs and grout and paint concrete barriers next week.

Taylors Ferry Turnaround: The turnaround has closed and is being restored to its pre-project condition. Curbs and sidewalks are being built, with paving now scheduled for the night of Sept. 27.

River View Cemetery: This week striping was placed in the parking lot. Final grading along the rock wall is scheduled next week.

Multiuse Path Bridge: This week asphalt plus were installed in the deck joints of the bridge that will carry bicyclists and pedestrians from the regional trail under the main bridge to reach its south sidewalk. Next week the temporary handrail will be removed and the sides of the concrete deck will be stained to match the bridge arches.

Trolley Corridor: Prep work continues for reinstalling tracks for the historic trolley line between SW Miles St. and south of the bridge. Work is progressing from north to south. This week’s subgrade and drainage work were in the center and north sections, from Macadam Bay to Miles Street. Work will continue in these areas next week.

Old Staff Jennings Property: Trails are being graded on the north side of the bridge. Next week top soil will be placed in advance of planting scheduled for early October.

RIVER WORK

New Bridge: Below the deck, crews are installing vent covers in the steel arches and modifying handrails. Concrete will be poured for a repair of the east river pier on Sept. 23. Installation of architectural lights and caulking the steel spandrel beams is planned next week.

Old Bridge Removal: The contractor removing piles from the detour bridge and the old Staff Jennings dock will depart for another job next week and return on Oct. 3 to complete removal of piles and debris.

EAST SIDE WORK

East Approach: Work is happening on the south side of the east approach, where the sidewalk, parapet wall and streetlights will be installed now that traffic has shifted to the north side of the approach. Concrete sidewalk pours are scheduled Sept. 27 and 30. Several new streetlights will be installed on the north side of the approach on Sept. 26.

Condos: At Sellwood Harbor Condominiums on the south side of the bridge the project is building concrete planters, lighting, and downspout connections. Crews are finishing the interiors of garages and storage areas that replace structures that were under the old bridge. Slurry sealing the south parking lot was postponed due to rain. Curb construction continues next week. A herd of goats is devouring blackberry bushes to clear the riverside trail, starting at the south end near the Rowing Club.

Bioswale: On the north side of the bridge, a stormwater line is being installed between SE Spokane St. and the bioswale that is being excavated to treat water from the east end of the bridge.

CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS

Weekday work hours are typically 6:30 am to 5 pm. Weather permitting, night work is planned Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Taylors Ferry turnaround, Sept. 26-27 on Hwy. 43 south of the bridge, and on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the west end of the bridge.

For More Information – Contact Mike Pullen at 503-209-4111. For construction noise issues, call 503-988-4884.