Beginning Sept. 23, there will be a multi-week road closure at the intersection of SE 129th Ave. and King Rd. This closure is required in order to accommodate the work of building a roundabout that will significantly improve the flow of traffic at this intersection.
A detour will be in effect during the intersection closure to accommodate the majority of the work needed for road reconstruction, including grading, subgrade construction and paving. Once paving is complete, crews will reopen the intersection as quickly as possible. There may be additional traffic impacts for the completion of the work including signing, striping and landscaping, with the goal of minimizing the full closure time as best we can. The project is scheduled to wrap up in November.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as crews work to complete this project as quickly and efficiently as possible while maintaining public safety. The City has notified North Clackamas School District of the upcoming closure to proactively address any potential impacts on school bus routes. The City has also been working closely with our public safety partners, Clackamas Fire District #1 and Happy Valley Police, to ensure that emergency response will not be hindered.
This is the final step in completing updates to this high use area of roadway which have also included undergrounding utilities and making major revisions to the landscaping and right of way. Together, these improvements will enhance the safety, functionality, and aesthetics of the area.
The City recognizes that this road closure may cause inconvenience and frustration for those who use this major thoroughfare on a regular basis. We hope that you will bear with us and see the benefits that will come as a result of this project. Once complete, the roundabout will help curb traffic and instead allow for more continuous movement and increased safety.
Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City Hall at 503-783-3800.
For additional information about this project, please visit our designated webpage.
