Construction Scope and Road Closures

Construction Updates - August 8, 2008

SW Schools Ferry Road in Beaverton

Beginning Monday, August 11, crews will be reconstructing the sidewalks on SW Scholls Ferry Road in Beaverton. Work will be completed through partial lane closures, and motorists can expect minor delays. Two-way traffic will remain open at all times. Flaggers will be present to direct vehicles and pedestrians around the construction site.

The weekends of August 15 and August 22, crews will re-profile the roadway approaches to the railroad crossing on SW Scholls Ferry Road in Beaverton. To reduce traffic impacts, work will occur with partial lane closures. Two-way traffic will remain open at all times. During this construction, flaggers will be present at all times to direct traffic.

First Weekend: From 7 p.m. Friday, August 15 through 5 a.m. Monday, August 18

Second Weekend: From 7 p.m. Friday, August 22 through 5 a.m. Monday, August 25

Trains testing now!

Trains are testing now between Wilsonville and Beaverton Transit Center. Trains are traveling at speeds up to 60 miles per hour—it's important for drivers and pedestrians to pay close attention. Stop. Look. Listen. Always expect a train.

Crews continue installing safety treatments throughout the alignment including fencing and signage.

A look ahead

Public art will be installed later this month.

SW Lombard Avenue between Canyon Road and Beaverton Transit Center

Crews continue limited work on roadway improvements along SW Lombard Avenue between SW Canyon Road and Beaverton Transit Center (BTC). In-road work will be done through intermittent lane closures.

Station Construction

Construction continues at the Hall/Nimbus and Tualatin station areas. The Beaverton, Tigard and Wilsonville station areas are nearing completion.

For additional information about Commuter Rail construction, contact TriMet's Community Affairs Department at 503-962-2150 or sign up for email alerts. For construction emergencies, call our 24-hour hotline at 503-962-2222.

Scope of construction

Approximately 14 miles of track and 14 rail crossings have been reconstructed. Commuter Rail construction includes:

• Five rail stations
• Park & Ride lots
• A vehicle maintenance and storage facility
• Installation of a modern signal system
• Secondary tracks in Beaverton, Tigard and Wilsonville, allowing the Commuter Rail and freight trains to pass each other

Connecting commuter rail with MAX and bus service

Commuter rail will connect with MAX and bus service at the Beaverton Transit Center. To make this connection, a 2,000-foot spur track is being constructed along SW Lombard Avenue from SW Farmington Road to the transit center. Construction to add the track and realign Lombard Avenue will occur at the same time.

SW 95th Ave. crossing reconstruction.
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Questions? Comments? Email commuterrail@trimet.org or call 503-962-2150.