Bilquist Elementary Sidewalks

Status

Preparing for construction and utility relocations

Updated: May 6, 2025

Construct sidewalks on both sides of SE Webster Road from Bilquist Elementary School to the existing Tri-Met transit stop at SE Roots Road, widen bike lanes to 8-feet and add a buffer area between bikes and vehicles. Crosswalk upgrades include adding lighting, a center pedestrian refuge and constructing curb ramps to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements to provide access for people with disabilities.

Why

To provide a safe route for bicyclists and pedestrians along Webster Road connecting to Bilquist Elementary School and all community members.

Schedule

  • Design: present to Dec. 2024
  • Right of way: May 2023 to Winter 2024
  • Construction: June 2, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025

Traffic impacts

You'll likely see workers in the area in the near future. They will be preparing for construction to start on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Except for paving and striping, work will only take place directly in front of the school during summer break (June 15 – August 31).

Road closures at the Webster Ln/Webster Road and Mabel Ave/Webster Road intersections are needed for construction. These closures will last 1-2 weeks. Advanced notice will be provided by message boards onsite. Residents will have access to their homes during the road closures. Please follow the detour route and slow down and use caution near the work zone to keep workers safe.

General project phasing (subject to change)
• Phase 1: Storm and road improvements along the east side of Webster Road, working south to north
• Phase 2: Storm and road improvements along the west side of Webster Road 
• Phase 3: Paving and striping between Bilquist Elementary and Roots Road

Thank you for your patience as we work to complete this project as quickly as possible.

Current activities

  • Preparing for construction and utility relocations
  • Community feedback at virtual open house: English | Español

Funding

  • Project estimate is $3.3 million
  • Funding is provided from Safe Routes to School grant, County Road Funds and Transportation System Development Charges.

FAQ's

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Since curb will be added to the roadway between Bilquist Elementary and Roots Road, storm water will no longer flow off the road. Instead, the new curb will direct water to new catch basins. The water will then flow downstream through new underground storm pipes to storm water management facilities (most likely near the Roots/Webster intersection).

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The proposed improvements will impact each property differently. Generally, if a fence is located outside of the public right of way (on private property), and it must be relocated in order to accommodate the road improvements, the owner of the fence will be compensated for the removal and/or relocation of the fence. These impacts will be minimized as much as reasonably possible.

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Access to properties will be maintained during construction. Expect delays up to 20 minutes during daytime construction hours.

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Existing utilities will be relocated as needed. Above ground utilities will remain above ground.

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The purpose of the proposed project is to provide a safe route to the Bilquist Elementary School by adding bike lanes and sidewalks. This project is primarily funded by a Oregon Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School grant. Improvements to reduce congestion at the Webster/Roots intersection are not part of this project.

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Contact
Department Staff
Mike Ward, PE
Project Manager
503-742-4688

Phone:503-742-4691
Email:engineering@clackamas.us

150 Beavercreek Road Room #325 Oregon City, OR 97045

Office Hours:

Monday to Thursday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Available by phone/email
Friday
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Related Events
Budget, Transportation Engineering, Board of County Commissioners
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