Saltzman Road Blog

• Complete installation of utility conduits and vaults (power, phone, cable) adjacent to the Milltown Shopping Center (Walgreen/True Value Hardware) along the east side of Saltzman Road.
• Complete installation of new storm pipe and structures along east side of Saltzman Road, adjacent to the Milltown Shopping Center (Walgreen/True Value Hardware) and across the street to the entrance adjacent to the Leedy Grange and Bales Thriftway.
• Continue with rebar installation and form work for Retaining Wall No. 5 (adjacent to St Pius X)
• Complete installation of new curb and gutter between 128th Terrace and Bauer Woods Drive (south)
• Continue with the relocation of Verizon facilities along the both sides of Saltzman, between Cornell and Lovejoy Street (work being performed by Verizon or its contractor)
• Relocation of overhead utility lines and transfer of services along east side of Saltzman Road, north of St. Pius X to Coleman Street (work will be performed by that specific utility provider or their contractor).

NOTE: During the installation of storm pipe adjacent to the Leedy Grange and Bales Thriftway, the driveway access will be restricted during work hours. Saltzman traffic wanting to access the grange or Thriftway will be directed to use the Cornell Road entrance. Exiting traffic will need to use new exit on Dogwood.

Upcoming Activities (2 weeks out)

• Begin adjustment of utility vaults lids to final grades along east side between Cornell and Kearney
• Continue with road excavation and widening along both sides of Saltzman, between Lovejoy and Coleman
• Continue with rebar installation and form work for Retaining Wall No. 5 (St Pius X)
• Begin footing excavation and rebar installation of Retaining Wall No. 1 (Walgreens/True Value)
• Begin installation of new 24” water line at Coleman working south, toward Cornell

REMINDER: The project area has been designated a construction zone and the posted speed limit has been temporarily reduce to 25 mph between Cornell Road and the south approach of Bauer Woods Drive. All existing traffic restrictions remain in place, including turn restrictions and school speed zone.

Work Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday

Lane Restrictions: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday

Washington County Project Page

Current Activities

• Installation of utility conduits and vaults (power, phone, cable) adjacent to the Milltown Shopping Center (Walgreen/True Value Hardware) along the east side of Saltzman Road and along north side of Cornell Road, including conduit crossings across the intersection. The southerly access to the shopping center off of Saltzman, just north of Cornell Road, is now permanently closed.
• Installation of new storm pipe and structures along west side of Saltzman Road, between Lovejoy Street and Coleman Drive.
• Begin footing excavation, forming and rebar installation work for Retaining Wall No. 5 (in front of St Pius X sports field).
• Continue with the relocation of Verizon facilities along the west side of Saltzman, between Filbert Street and Lovejoy Street (work being performed by Verizon’s contactor).
• Relocation of overhead utility lines and transfer of services along east side of Saltzman Road, north of St. Pius X to Coleman Street. Work for each utility will be performed by that utility’s crews or their contractor.

NOTE: During the installation of conduits through the Saltzman/Cornell intersection, the traffic signal at this location will be shut down to accommodate construction activities. The intersection will have flaggers to direct traffic but there will be delays up to 20 minutes. Alternative routes through this area are suggested and encouraged.

Upcoming Activities (2 weeks out)

• Continue with the installation of utility conduits and vaults adjacent to the Milltown Shopping Center (Walgreen/True Value Hardware) along the east side of Saltzman Road and along north side of Cornell Road, including conduit crossings across the Saltzman/Cornell intersection.
• Complete installation of new storm pipe and structures along west side of Saltzman Road, between Lovejoy Street and Coleman Drive.
• Continue with forming and rebar installation for Retaining Wall No. 5
• Complete relocations of service laterals and meters in preparation for the installation of the new 8” and 24” water mains (work to be performed by Tualatin Valley Water District crews)

REMINDER: The project area has been designated a construction zone and the posted speed limit has been temporarily reduce to 25 mph between Cornell Road and the south approach of Bauer Woods Drive. All existing traffic restrictions remain in place, including turn restrictions and school speed zone.

Work Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday

Lane Restrictions: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday

Design Consultant Project Website: www.deainc.com/saltzmanroad/

Washington County Project Page: www.co.washington.or.us/LUT/TransportationProjects/saltzman.cfm

Current Activities (Jan. 19, 2010)

• Installation of utility conduits (power, phone, cable) along the east side of Saltzman Road, adjacent to the library and the Milltown Shopping Center (Walgreen/True Value Hardware).
• Installation of new storm pipe and structures along west side of Saltzman Road, between Dogwood Street and Westlawn Terrace.
• Installation of water valves and caps in preparation of beginning water line work.
• Continue with the relocation of Verizon facilities along the west side of Saltzman, just north of Dogwood (work being performed by Verizon’s contractor).
• Installation of new utility poles and line clearing along east side of Saltzman Road, north of St Pius X to Coleman Street (work being performed by PGE crews and their tree trimming contractor).

Upcoming Activities (2 weeks out)

• Continue with the installation of utility conduits along the east side of Saltzman, in front of the library and the Milltown Shopping Center (Walgreens/True Value Hardware).
• Complete installation of new storm pipe and structures along west side of Saltzman Road, between Dogwood Street and Westlawn Terrace.
• Adjustment of water vault structure just south of Burton, along the west side of Saltzman (work to be performed by Tualatin Valley Water District crews)
• Relocation of overhead utility lines and transfer of services along east side of Saltzman Road, north of St. Pius X to Coleman Street. Work for each utility will be performed by that utility’s crews or their contractor.

The project area has been designated a construction zone and the posted speed limit has been temporarily reduce to 25 mph between Cornell and the south approach of Bauer Woods Drive. All existing traffic restrictions remain in place, including turn restrictions and school speed zone.

Work Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday

Lane Restrictions: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday

Current Activities

• Installation of utility conduits (power, phone, cable) along the east side of Saltzman Road, adjacent to the library and the Milltown Shopping Center (Walgreen/True Value Hardware).
• Installation of new storm pipe and structures along east side of Saltzman Road, adjacent to the library and the Milltown Shopping Center (Walgreen/True Value Hardware).
• Complete the installation of new storm pipe and structures along both sides of Saltzman Road, between 128th Terrace and Bauer Woods Drive.
• Continue with the relocation of Verizon facilities along the west side of Saltzman, just north of Dogwood (work being performed by Verizon’s contactor).
• Installation of new utility poles at selected locations (work being performed by PGE crews) and removal of old utility poles.

Upcoming Activities (2 weeks out)

• Continue with the installation of franchise utility conduits along the east side of Saltzman, in front of the library and the Milltown Shopping Center (Walgreens/True Value Hardware).
• Complete installation of new storm pipe and structures along east side of Saltzman Road, adjacent to the library and the Milltown Shopping Center (Walgreen/True Value Hardware).
• Begin installation of new storm pipe and structures along the west side of Saltzman Road, from north of Dogwood to Westlawn Terrace.
• Adjustment of water vault structure just south of Burton, along the west side of Saltzman (work to be performed by Tualatin Valley Water District crews)
• Begin clearing and grubbing activities for overhead utility relocations along east side of Saltzman Road, north of St. Pius X to Coleman Street (work to be performed by PGE crews or their contractor)

The project area has been designated a construction zone and the posted speed limit has been temporarily reduce to 25 mph between Cornell and the south approach of Bauer Woods Drive. All existing traffic restrictions remain in place, including turn restrictions and school speed zone.

Work Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday

Lane Restrictions: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday

Current Activities

• Installation of utility conduits (power, phone, cable) on Saltzman Road in front of St Pius X.
• Installation of new storm pipe and structures along east side of Saltzman, across from the Burton intersection.
• Relocation of Verizon facilities along north side of Dogwood and on the west side of Saltzman, just north of Dogwood (work being performed by Verizon’s contractor).
• Installation of new utility poles at selected locations (work being performed by PGE crews).
• Installation of pressure relief valves along Lovejoy and Filbert streets (work being performed by Tualatin Valley Water District crews).

Upcoming Activities (2 weeks out)

• Continue with the installation of franchise utility conduits along the east side of Saltzman, in front of St Pius X working southward toward library and Milltown Shopping Center (Walgreens/True Value Hardware).
• Continue installation of storm pipe and structures along east side of Saltzman Road, between Burton and the south approach to Bauer Woods Drive.
• Adjustment of water vault structure just south of Burton, along the west side of Saltzman (work to be performed by Tualatin Valley Water District crews)
• Begin clearing and grubbing activities for overhead utility relocations along east side of Saltzman Road, north of St. Pius X to Coleman Street (work to be performed by PGE crews or their contractor)

The project area has been designated a construction zone and the posted speed limit has been temporarily reduce to 25 mph between Cornell and the south approach of Bauer Woods Drive.  All existing traffic restrictions remain in place, including turn restrictions and school speed zone.

Work Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday

Lane Restrictions: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday

Design Consultant Project Website

Washington County Project Page

Current Activities (Oct. 15, 2009)

• Installation of utility conduits (power, phone, cable) on Cornell Road, east of Saltzman Road
• Installation of new storm pipe and structures on Dogwood and along west side of Saltzman just north of Dogwood

Upcoming Activities (2 weeks out)

• Complete installation of franchise utility conduits on all legs of the Saltzman/Cornell intersection
• Begin installation of utility conduits north of Cornell Road, along east side of Saltzman Road, adjacent to the Milltown Shopping Center (Walgreens/True Value Hardware)
• Storm pipe and structure installation along west side of Saltzman Road, between Burton and the south approach to Bauer Woods Drive

The project area has been designated a construction zone and the posted speed limit has been temporarily reduce to 25 mph between Cornell and the south approach of Bauer Woods Drive. All existing traffic restrictions remain in place, including turn restrictions and school speed zone.

Work Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday

Lane Restrictions: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday

Washington County Project Page

Washington County’s Department of Land Use and Transportation, along with its design engineer, David Evans and Associates, invites interested neighbors to attend an open house Thursday December 4, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:30 pm at St Pius X’s Community Center, 1280 NW Saltzman Rd, Cedar Mill regarding the upcoming improvements scheduled for Saltzman between Cornell and Thompson Roads. The project will improve and widen NW Saltzman Road to three lanes (two travel lanes and a center turn lane), make safety and intersection improvements, add bike lanes and sidewalks, street lights, storm water drainage improvements and some landscaping. This is the third in a series of public open houses that will be held for this project. The project team will present the final roadway design (Cornell to Bauer Woods Drive) and the construction schedule, and solicit issues and concerns from area residents and business owners on the design. Due to limited funding, the project has been divided into two phases: Phase 1 from Cornell Road to Bauer Woods Drive (south) and Phase 2 from Bauer Woods Drive to Thompson Road. The project is funded by property taxes through the County’s general fund (carrying on the Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program, or MSTIP). At this time, only the final design, right-of-way acquisition and construction for Phase 1 have been funded. As part of the county’s public involvement process, a Project Focus Group (PFG) made up of local residents and business owners was formed; they have been meeting periodically over the last year. The PFG was instrumental in identifying issues and concerns of area residents as well in assisting the design team in the alignment of the new road.

Final Design and Right of Way acquisition should be complete by spring 2009. Utility relocations will begin next spring.Road construction is scheduled for spring 2009 and will last through fall 2010.For further information please contact Matthew Costigan, Sr. Project Manager, 503-846-7800, or matthew_costigan@co.washington.or.us or access the project website www.deainc.com/saltzmanroad.

Washington County is committed to building and maintaining the best transportation system, ensuring the safety of all roadway users, and operating the county roadway system in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner.

Please feel free to post your comments regarding the Saltzman Road Project here (click on the comment link).

Just added to the Saltzman Road Improvement Project website:

• Agenda for Project Focus Group Meeting #2
• Final meeting notes from the October 16 meeting

Both are on the Agendas and Summaries page