Current Pavement Rehabilitation & Maintenance Projects

N Brutscher Street and E. Sherman Street - Final Updates 6/27/23

N BRUTSCHER STREET:  

At the end of Wednesday June 28, 2023 N Brutscher will be reopened to traffic and all detours will be removed. This week City's Contractor Eagle-Elsner, Inc. installed pavement striping and markings on the new pavement between Highway 99W and E Hayes Street roundabout.  The City and the contractor appreciates your patience, cooperation and understanding for this project. The improvements are funded by your transportation utility fees and gas taxes. 

Please Remember: 

• Drive with care and respect the speed signs please. 
• Pedestrians now use the sidewalks, newly marked crosswalks, and new ADA ramps.
• Bicyclists now use the bike lanes.

E SHERMAN STREET Project: 6/27/2023

E Sherman Street is now reopened to traffic. The City's Contractor Eagle-Elsner, Inc. has completed the cement-aggregate base and installed the new pavement with thermoplastic stop bars at the stop signs on E Sherman Street (between N School Street and N Meridian Street) .The City and the contractor appreciates your patience, cooperation and understanding for this project. The improvements are funded by your transportation utility fees and gas taxes. 

Please Remember:

• Drive with care and respect the speed signs. Share the newly paved street with bicyclists. 
• Pedestrians now use the sidewalks and new ADA ramps.

City Pavement Project Contact: Assistant City Engineer, Sarah Wilson, PE email: sarah.wilson@newbergoregon.gov. 

_{Street Closure for Pavement Reconstruction on E. Sherman Street - Updated 5/26/23}

_{E SHERMAN STREET: The City's Contractor Eagle-Elsner, Inc. will begin pavement reconstruction work for E Sherman Street after the Memorial Day weekend. Doorhangers have been distributed by the contractor earlier this week. A copy of the doorhanger is available for download. What that means is that the street will be closed to traffic for full depth reclamation (FDR) starting Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Local traffic only will be allowed while the street is closed. FDR provides reconstruction of the aggregate base and the pavement on top of the aggregate base.}

_{Working hours for construction are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. On-street parking will not be allowed on E Sherman Street between the N School Street and the N Meridian Street intersections during construction. Please observe traffic control and utilize detour routes.} 

_{What you can do:} 

• _{Expect traffic delay: Take E North Street or other parallel streets to detour around E Sherman Street.}
• _{Observe traffic control and detour signs, watch for workers in construction zone, and drive with care.}
• _{Pedestrians will have a designated path.}

_{Questions or concerns, please contact: Dale Zoucha, Eagle-Elsner at (503) 985-9754 or Paul Chiu, PE, Newberg Public Works Engineering at (503) 554-1751 or via email at paul.chiu@newbergoregon.gov. Thank you.}

_{For future or other City pavement projects, please contact Assistant City Engineer, Sarah Wilson, PE via email at sarah.wilson@newbergoregon.gov.} 

_{Update on N. Brutscher Street Pavement Work - Updated 5/4/23}

_{N BRUTSCHER STREET: The City's Contractor Eagle-Elsner, Inc. has removed the existing pavement at the E Hayes Street roundabout and is now working on reconstructing the base rock layer that will support the new pavement. Phases 1 & 2 will be combined to expedite the construction operations. Street closure will reflect new phasing. More pavement removal to the north of the roundabout will occur in the week of May 8, 2023. See the attached updated doorhanger provided by the contractor and it shows the new phasing. Also please see the associated New Detour Plan for Brutscher/Hayes Roundabout that includes the additional Brutscher Street mid-portion (5-4-2023).}

_{Full depth reclamation (FDR) to rehabilitate the pavement will continue  Work hours are 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday each week except for holidays.}

_{What you can do:} 

• _{Expect traffic delay: Take N Providence Dr or N Springbrook Rd to detour around N Brutscher Street.}
• _{Observe traffic control signs, watch for workers in construction zone, and drive with care.}
• _{Pedestrians will have a designated path.}

_{Questions or concerns, please contact: Dale Zoucha, Eagle-Elsner at (503) 985-9754 or Paul Chiu, PE, Newberg Public Works Engineering at (503) 554-1751 or via email at paul.chiu@newbergoregon.gov. Thank you.}

_{For future or other City pavement projects, please contact Assistant City Engineer, Sarah Wilson, PE via email at sarah.wilson@newbergoregon.gov.} 

_{N. Brutscher Street and E Sherman Street - Updated 4/3/23}

_{N BRUTSCHER STREET: Pavement reconstruction will occur when the weather becomes favorable for pavement work this spring. City will provide street closure notification in advance by mail for businesses and local residents. N Brutscher Street from Highway 99W to E Hayes Street roundabout will be closed in phases to minimize traffic impact to homes and businesses. Traffic detour will be set up with proper signage.}

_{The City's Contractor Eagle-Elsner, Inc. and subcontractor Prairie Electric, Inc. will replace the traffic detection loop in existing northbound N Brutscher Street pavement at the intersection of State Highway 99W and N Brutscher Street with a radar traffic detection device. This task will be performed when N Brutscher Street is shut down for construction to minimize multiple closures.}

_{E SHERMAN STREET: Pavement reconstruction will occur when the weather becomes favorable for pavement work this spring. City will provide street closure notification in advance by mail for local residents. E Sherman Street between N School Street  and Highway 219 (aka N College Street) and E Sherman Street between Highway 219 (aka N College Street) and N Meridian Street will be closed for pavement reconstruction.  Traffic detour will be set up with proper signage.}

_{Questions or concerns, please contact: Dale Zoucha, Eagle-Elsner at (503) 985-9754 or Paul Chiu, PE, Newberg Public Works Engineering at (503) 554-1751 or via email at paul.chiu@newbergoregon.gov. Thank you.}

_{For future or other City pavement projects, please contact Assistant City Engineer, Sarah Wilson, PE via email at sarah.wilson@newbergoregon.gov.} 

_{N. Brutscher Street and E Sherman Street - Updated 12/13/22}

_{N BRUTSCHER STREET: The City's sidewalk ramps on N Brutscher Street from the Fred Meyer access drive south to the E Hayes Street roundabout have all been upgraded to the latest ADA standard. N Brutscher Street has been re-opened to traffic since mid-November. City staff would like to thank local businesses, residents and all road users for your patience and understanding during construction.}

_{Next steps: February - March 2023 The City's Contractor Eagle-Elsner, Inc. and subcontractor Prairie Electric will replace the traffic signal detection loop on the surface with a pole-mounted radar device for State Highway 99W and N Brutscher Street intersection in coordination with ODOT approval.  Pavement reconstruction will follow after that in spring 2023.}

_{E SHERMAN STREET: The City's Contractor Eagle-Elsner, Inc. plans to complete the storm drainage improvements at the E Sherman and N Edwards intersection this week, followed by two ADA sidewalk ramp improvements at the same intersection, weather permitting.   Spring 2023 the contractor will complete the pavement reconstruction when weather warms up.}

_{Questions or concerns, please contact: Dale Zoucha, Eagle-Elsner at (503) 985-9754 or Paul Chiu, Newberg Public Works Engineering at (503) 554-1751 or email at paul.chiu@newbergoregon.gov. Thank you.}

_{Traffic Control/Detour for N Brutscher ADA Ramp Work - Updated 11/8/22 and 11/9/22}

_{N BRUTSCHER STREET: City's Contractor Eagle-Elsner, Inc. and subcontractor Concrete Solutions, Inc. are reconstructing substandard ADA ramps on either side of N Brutscher Street. The roundabout at N Brutscher and E Hayes is closed for traffic. Traffic may follow detour until the new ramps are complete. N Brutscher Street may be open to traffic on 11/18/22, or sooner. Please see attached Traffic Control or Detour Plans for N Brutscher/E Hayes while ADA work is in progress.}

_{E SHERMAN STREET: The ADA ramp reconstruction for E Sherman Street (from N School Street to N Meridian Street) will begin in the week of 11/21/22, weather dependent. New ramps may continue into next year 2023 until they are all complete. Pedestrians will be provided with a temporary path. Construction Notice (see attached) is in the mail this week for the E Sherman Street neighborhood. Please scroll to the bottom of this webpage for a Spanish version. Please anticipate traffic delay and watch out for construction workers. Your patience and understanding is much appreciated.​}

_{Should you have questions or concerns, please contact: Dale Zoucha, Eagle-Elsner at (503) 985-9754 or Paul Chiu, Newberg Public Works Engineering at (503) 554-1751, or via email at paul.chiu@newbergoregon.gov.}

_{2022 Pavement Improvement Projects - Updated 9/1/2022} 

_{City received a total of 8 bids ranging between a low of $1,295,295.00 to high at $2,040,000.00 on August 23, 2022. Upon verification, Eagle-Elsner, Inc. has submitted the lowest responsive bid at $1,295,295.00. For project bid info, please go to: https://bids.newbergoregon.gov/rfp/2022-pavement-improvements-project-construction.}

_{September 19, 2022, City Council will consider Resolution No. 2022-3824 to award the pavement project contract to Eagle-Elsner, Inc. The preconstruction conference is tentatively set for October 10, 2022.}

_{ADA ramps are planned for construction in 2022, and N Brutscher and E Sherman streets would see reconstruction in 2023. This pavement project is anticipated to be fully complete in June 2023.}

_{Resume Reconstruction of E North Street for 2021 Pavement Rehab-A Project - Updated 5/12/2022}

_{Reconstruction of E North Street was delayed due to weather after waterline work was finished in fall 2021. The contractor will resume work in May and June 2022 as follows:}

1. _{Grind the pavement on 5/16/22 and 5/17/22;}
2. _{Perform cement treated base (CTB) on 5/18/22 and 5/19/22; and}
3. _{Pave target date set for 5/23/22}  

_{E North Street closed to traffic for the above pavement preservation work per City Code 12.05.100. Closure is subject to weather conditions.}

_{^{Figure 3: Street closure according to project schedule provided by City’s contractor, Pacific Excavation, Inc. (Click to Enlarge)}}

_{Design Status for 2022 Pavement Improvement Projects - Updated 4/19/2022}

_{Easement Acquisition}

_{The City of Newberg has acquired temporary construction easements as needed from several property owners and businesses for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. The property owners’ positive responses are much appreciated by the City.}

_{Pavement Conditions}

_{N Brutscher Street has a current PCI (pavement condition index) of 43 out of 100. E Sherman Street has a PCI of 14, 25 and 32 for 3 blocks of street. The lower index implies that the pavement is in poor condition and requires full depth reconstruction prior to installing new asphalt pavement.}

_Design

_{The City’s lead consultant, Wallis Engineering, is currently designing pavement reconstruction of N Brutscher Street from Highway 99W to E Hayes Street roundabout, and E Sherman Street from N School Street to N Meridian Street. Work includes adding a few catch basins for adequate pavement drainage, providing sidewalk ramp design to meet current ADA requirements, and improvement to existing traffic signals as required by the Oregon Department of Transportation. The project will be advertised for bids and summer construction. Traffic control and detour information will be provided to the public prior to project construction.}

_{Updated Project Schedule}

_{The following updated PROJECT SCHEDULE is subject to change:}

_{January - May 2022 : Design}              

_{May - June 2022 : Bid}

_{July 2022 - October 2023 : Construction}

_{The pavement preservation project is anticipated to be fully complete in the 4^th quarter of 2023.}

Postponed E North Street Reconstruction due to Weather at E Sixth Street - Updated 11/16/2021

E North Street

The City’s contractor has completed the water main improvement on E North Street after the replacement of a substandard waterline. Trench paving and pavement restoration adjacent to all new ADA sidewalk ramps along E North Street will be next.

Due to the cold and wet weather conditions, however, the proposed pavement preservation for E North Street needs to be postponed until spring 2022. You will receive an advanced notification before the contractor restarts the postponed pavement preservation work.

E Sixth Street

The City’s contractor has installed the first layer of hot mix asphalt pavement (HMAC) on E Sixth Street. Due to the cold and wet weather conditions, however, the final layer of HMAC needs to wait for a favorable weather condition for optimal paving.

_{Work Begins on E Sixth Street Reconstruction for 2021 Rehab-A Project - Updated 10/14/2021}

_{On Monday, October 18, 2021 Paclific Excavation Inc. will begin work on removing all of the existing asphalt on E Sixth Street between E River St and S Coumbia St. Work will start from River Street and work east. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Pacific Excavation Inc will be cement treating the same area. During this process, vehicles will not be allowed to leave or enter their driveway areas. At the end of the day, residents will have access to their driveways. Please park along a side street during work hours.} 

_{Once cement treating is complete, the road must sit for a few days before paving. The new Asphalt Paving will take place Monday, October 25, 2021. This will take two days. Again, residents will not be able to access their driveways during work hours during those two days.} 

_{Work hours will be from 7am - 6pm Monday - Friday.} 

_{The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience throughout the project. If you have any questions, please call:}

_{Dave Olson
Pacific Excavation, Inc. 
541-729-9529
(Resident Notification Letter from Pacific Excavation, Inc.)}

_{2021 Intent to Award Pacific Excavation for Pavement Rehab-A Project - Updated 8/25/2021}

_{On July 13, 2021, the City’s consultant, HBH Consulting Engineers, Inc., completed the design for 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. This project includes a total reconstruction of two city streets as noted below by first providing a cement-treated aggregate base for each street prior to topping it with hot mixed asphalt concrete:}

 _{(a)          E North Street (from N Howard St to N Meridian St)                                                                                     (b)          E Sixth Street (from S River St to S Columbia St)}

_{On August 10, 2021, the City received and opened two (2) qualified bids from Pacific Excavation, Inc. and Kodiak Pacific Construction Company. On September 7, 2021, City Council will consider the bid award to Pacific Excavation, Inc. for submitting the lowest and responsive bid to the City.}

_{Construction is expected to begin in mid-September and end in mid-December.}