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Fanno Creek Trail Boardwalk and Pedestrian Bridge
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We are going to make the trip from Hall Boulevard to the Tigard Public Library faster and safer!
It is anticipated that beginning February 2010, Tigard residents will have a new way to
travel safely between City Hall and the Tigard Public Library and Fanno trail users will
be able to walk continuously for nearly a mile from Main Street to Fanno Creek Place.
The new trail will begin from the east side of Hall Boulevard, then southward to just
north of Fanno Creek. A timber pedestrian bridge will be installed to connect this
new segment to the existing trail behind the Library.
To minimize potential negative impact to the wildlife habitat, the trail's alignment is
confined to the southwest corner of the open field north of Fanno Creek and rather
than a paved path, an elevated pathway will be installed for the trail.
A new crosswalk light will be installed on Hall Boulevard under a separate contract
at approximately the same time with the Trail and Bridge project to provide safe
crossing for pedestrians and to connect the existing trail from the west side of
Hall Boulevard to the new trail on the east.
Both projects promote the ongoing efforts of the City to enhance public safety
through off-street pathways while ensuring habitat-friendly development.
This project will be funded through Washington County's MSTIP 3 Bike/Pedestrian
fund and local funds.
New Bridge to Honor Former City Councilor Tom Woodruff
The new pedestrian bridge has been named "Woodruff Bridge" in honor of Tom
Woodruff who served on the Tigard City Council from February 2004 to December
2008. The bridge is a fitting tribute to Councilor Woodruff who was devoted
to connecting citizens to the local government.
Mr. Woodruff served as the Tigard Council representative to the Parks and
Recreation board, the Metropolitan Area Communications Commission, the
Willamette River Water Coalition and the Water Consortium. He also
served as the Council liaison to the citizen's Tigard Beyond Tomorrow
Task Force and as the liaison during the negotiations of the Tigard/Lake
Oswego Water Partnership Intergovernmental Agreement.
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Project Status: November 19, 2009
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Below is the status of various components that make up the project:
- Bridge - The new Woodruff Bridge has been installed except for the cable railing. Barricades have been placed across the bridge, at both ends, to prohibit public access to the job site.
- Pavement widening on the east side of Hall Boulevard - The widening is immediately north of the existing vehicular bridge, and is approximately 220 feet long by 9.5 feet wide. Gravel has been placed and is being compacted. The widening is scheduled to be paved by November 27, 2009.
- Wheelchair ramps on both sides of the street - Will be installed by November 27, 2009.
- Curb and sidewalk on the east side - Curb has been installed. Concrete sidewalk is ready to be poured, following the paving for the widening.
- Boardwalk - Final Shop drawings have been submitted to the City, and a permit is expected to be issued next week. Installation of the boardwalk is planned to be finished before Christmas 2009.
- Landscape enhancement and planting restoration - Plants and shrubs will be planted after completion of the boardwalk, contingent upon the weather. The contractor is required to provide a planting maintenance period of 2 years after completion of the construction.
| Construction Continues: Week of November 15, 2009 |
Sediment fence to protect the vegetated corridor and the wildlife habitat. |
Gravel is being compacted for placement of a concrete sidewalk. |
The new bridge over Fanno Creek; cable railing has not been installed. |
Construction Continues: Week of November 2, 2009 |
Installing Woodruff Bridge in over Fanno Creek: Moving the bridge |
Installing Woodruff Bridge in over Fanno Creek: Whew! It fits! |
Installing Woodruff Bridge in over Fanno Creek: It's in! |
Construction Begins: Week of October 26, 2009 |
Fanno Creek and Pile Driving Activities on the south side of Fanno Creek for the new bridge abutments. |
Gravel Construction Entrance and Sediment Fencing (Project Erosion Control Measures) |
Photo taken from south side of the creek. Steel erected and forms set for north bridge abutment. |
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Contacts
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All questions about the proposed improvements or concerns about construction should be directed to:
Vannie T. Nguyen, P.E.
503-639-4171
vannie@tigard-or.gov
Jeff Peck
503-718-2466
jeffp@tigard-or.gov
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