Phone: 503-823-7740
Fax: 503-823-6995
MAILING ADDRESS: 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 1000, Portland, OR 97204
Sunnyside North Green Street and Sewer Project
Updated November 26, 2019
Environmental Services continues construction on a project to repair or replace up to 7,000 feet of public sewers and build up to 32 green street planters to remove 2.6 million gallons of stormwater a year from the sewer system in the northwest portion of the Sunnyside neighborhood and a portion of the Buckman community. Many of the existing combined sewer pipes are at least 100 to 120 years old and deteriorating or undersized for the sewer and stormwater flows in this area. These improvements will protect public health, property and our environment and reduce the possibility of sewage releases into streets, homes and businesses.
Construction Schedule
Below are the anticipated construction activities over the next three weeks. (Overall construction will be completed in June 2020.) Please note that the schedule can change for a variety of reasons, including weather, equipment and supply availability, and coordinating with crews and subcontractors.
Week of November 25:
No construction will occur on November 28 and 29 in observation of the holiday.
- SE 33rd Ave between SE Belmont and SE Alder streets: crews will install the main sewer line.
- SE 28th Ave between SE Alder and SE Washington streets: crews will install the main sewer line.
- SE Yamhill St between 27th and 35th avenues: excavation or installation will continue for storm drains and ADA ramps (see project map for more specific locations).
- Green street planters will be excavated and installed at these locations (see project map for more specific locations):
- SE Yamhill St and SE 27th Ave
- SE Yamhill St and SE 29th Ave
- SE Yamhill St and SE 30th Ave
- SE Yamhill St and SE 32nd Ave
- SE 33rd Ave between SE Morrison and SE Washington streets: crews will install the main sewer line.
- SE 28th Ave between SE Morrison St and SE Alder Streets: crews will install the private sewer connections.
- SE Washington St between SE 26th and 27th avenues: crews will install the main sewer line and the private sewer connections.
- SE Yamhill between SE 27th and SE 35th avenues: excavation or installation will continue for storm drains and ADA ramps (see project map for more specific locations).
- Green street planters will be excavated and installed at these locations (see project map for more specific locations):
- SE Yamhill St and SE 27th Ave
- SE Yamhill St and SE 29th Ave
- SE Yamhill St and SE 30th Ave
- SE Yamhill St and SE 32nd Ave
- SE 33rd Ave between SE Alder and SE Stark Streets: crews will install the main sewer line.
- SE Washington St between SE 26th and 27th avenues: crews will continue to install the main sewer line and the private sewer connections.
- SE 29th Ave between SE Belmont and SE Morrison streets: crews will install the main sewer line.
- SE Yamhill between SE 27th and SE 35th avenues: excavation or installation will continue for storm drains and ADA ramps (see project map for more specific locations).
- Green street planters will be excavated and installed at these locations (see project map for more specific locations):
- SE Yamhill St and SE 27th Ave
- SE Yamhill St and SE 29th Ave
- SE Yamhill St and SE 30th Ave
- SE Yamhill St and SE 32nd Ave
Construction Methods
Both trenchless and open trench excavation methods were selected for this project. To learn more about these methods, visit www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/methods
What to Expect During Construction
- Noise, Vibration and Dust are significant and will disrupt normal neighborhood activity.
- Traffic Delays will occur in and near the work area. Please observe traffic control signs and follow the directions of flaggers.
- Driveway Access to your property will be maintained, but construction may impact normal use of your driveway or entrance to your
- business.
- On-street parking will be restricted in and near the work zones to create a safe work environment and to stage equipment and materials.
- Sewer, water, and other utilities will remain in service during construction.
- Equipment Storage: Some equipment and materials may be stored on your street or nearby streets overnight.
- Schedule Changes and Inactivity: construction schedule is subject to change due to a variety of factors, including conditions underground,
- subcontractor schedules, and availability of materials. These same variables may cause periods of inactivity between construction phases.
For more information
If you would like more information about the project or have questions and concerns you’d like to discuss, please call or email:
Ning Jiang
Community Outreach
Phone: 503-823-6006
Project Overview
Including the project description, map and schedule
Community Outreach
Check out current and previous communications about the project