Northeast 7th Avenue Reconstruction

The project will occur on NE 7th Avenue between North Oak Harbor Street and State Route 20 (SR 20).

This federally and state funded project will improve safety, access, and mobility by reconstructing the existing road, installing a shared use path with enhanced roadway crossings, filling gaps in sidewalks, improving drainage, and providing better illumination. Additionally, the entire aged water main will be replaced. 

Communication Updates

• January 22, 2021: Web page created
• September 22, 2021: Update to City Council (PDF) to provide two options for the roadway layout. Option one includes a sidewalk and bike lanes. Option two consists of a shared-use path. City Council requested staff provide a modified option one with no landscape buffer between the road and the sidewalk.
• October 27, 2021: Update to City Council (PDF) from the City Engineer showing the modified option one with a sidewalk and bike lane. The new design offers the elimination of the three-foot (3') landscape strip and the addition of wider sidewalks. In addition, this revision includes sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the road.
• August 12, 2024 - Construction begins (get the reconstruction schedule here)  
• September 4, 2024 - Day one of road closure. First order of business: installation of the new water main. We appreciate the public's patience and cooperation.
• October 17, 2024 - The Contractor is still working 4-days a week (Monday thru Thursday as weather permits). The road is still only open for local access to residents, businesses, OHSD buses, USPS, Amazon Delivery, etc. Much of the underground utility work is nearing completion. ‘Businesses Open’ signs have been installed and the Contractor and their staff have been allowing access to all users of NE 7th Ave. 

Funding

This construction project is possible because of a $1.39M federal grant award from the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program and a $837,185 grant from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB). Plus, the City’s water, sewer, and storm utility funds will cover costs associated with improvements and repairs on this section of roadway.

Schedule

Completed

• 2021 - Surveying, wetland investigation, geotechnical investigation, and traffic data collection.
• 2022/2023 - Project design.
• May 7, 2024 - NE 7th Ave Reconstruction Project awarded to SRV Construction, Inc.
• June 26, 2024 - Construction Management & Inspection Services Agreement Authorized to KBA, Inc.
• Winter 2023/2024 - Private utility relocation work. 
• August 2024 - Construction began.

Future Actions

• Late 2024/Early 2025 - Construction is anticipated to finish. 

Project Contact

Phillip Esqueda - Capital Project Manager

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