Bilquist Elementary Sidewalks

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.

Open house resources

English

• Bilquist Sidewalk Frontage With Landscaping and Three Travel Lanes
• Bilquist Sidewalk Frontage Without Landscaping and Three Travel Lanes
• Which Design Do You Prefer?
• Full project map

Espanol

• Bilquist Fachada de Acera con Paisajismo y con Tres Carriles de Circulación de Automóviles
• Bilquist Fachada de Acera sin Paisajismo y con Tres Carriles de Circulación de Automóviles
• ¿Qué Diseño Prefieres?
• Proyecto mapa completo