Construction Scope and Road Closures
Construction Updates - September 5, 2008
SW Hall Boulevard in Beaverton
The night of Monday, September 8, crews will repave the asphalt on SW Hall Boulevard in Beaverton between SW Cascade Boulevard and SW Nimbus Avenue. Work will be completed through partial lane closures from 8 p.m. Monday, September 8 through 5 a.m. Tuesday, September 9. Two-way traffic will remain open at all times. During this construction, flaggers will be present at all times to direct traffic.
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.
SW Lombard Avenue between Farmington Road and Beaverton Transit Center
Crews continue limited work on roadway improvements along SW Lombard Avenue between SW Farmington Road and Beaverton Transit Center (BTC). In-road work will be done with 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.