Traffic Impacts During Columbia Boulevard Sidewalk Project

A traffic detour map showing the flow of traffic around the sidewalk project at Columbia Boulevard.

Construction begins today along Columbia Boulevard between Gable Road and Sykes Road. Columbia Boulevard between Gable Road and Sykes Road will be closed to through traffic during construction, which is expected to last until the end of September. Traffic will detour to Summit View Drive by way of Gable Road and Sykes Road. See the detailed traffic map for more information.

The Columbia Boulevard sidewalk project is a collaborative project between the City of St. Helens and Columbia County. It will add sidewalks, retaining wall, and street trees to the east side of Columbia Blvd. New sidewalks will connect Gable Road and Sykes Road, providing a safe walking path for pedestrians. A rapid flashing beacon will also be installed at Sykes and Columbia Boulevard near McBride Elementary School. The project is being funded by a Safe Routes to School Grant (from the Oregon Department of Transportation), by Columbia County, and the City of St. Helens. Part of this effort also includes the replacement of an aging culvert on Columbia Boulevard with a new 80-ft long 8ft x 6ft arched corrugated steel culvert. The work is being done by TFT Construction.

If you have questions about the Columbia Boulevard sidewalk project, you can contact the Public Works Engineering Division at Engineering@sthelensoregon.gov.