A major Multnomah County road construction project is set to get underway on a section of NE 238th Drive. This project will allow longer trucks to use this key route between I-84 and Hwy 26, while improving safety for other motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.
At 7:00 a.m. on April 1, the road will be closed to all through traffic between Arata Road and NE Oregon Street during construction. Through traffic should use north/south alternate routes such as 223rd Ave. and 257th Drive and east/west routes such as Halsey Street and Glisan Street. Access will be maintained for local residents and businesses during the work. The section of road is currently scheduled to reopen in early October.
This project will make it easier for trucks to navigate the curve on this section of 238th and will allow trucks longer than 40 feet to use the road. Improved freight movement on 238th will help balance truck traffic between the four I-84 exits in East County.
The new design will create an opportunity to improve access to adjacent businesses as well as improve access for other modes of transportation, including pedestrians and bicyclists. The road currently has no bike lanes and just a narrow sidewalk on one side.
Improvements to the road will include:
A 14-foot southbound (uphill) lane with a 12-foot passing lane
A 15-foot northbound lane
10-foot shared paths for walking and biking on both sides
Improved drainage and vegetation
For more information and to sign up for project updates, visit multco.us/238th.
