Boeckman Road Corridor Improvements
Boeckman Road is closed to through traffic between Canyon Creek Road and Sherman Drive. This closure is needed to remove the “Boeckman dip” by constructing a new bridge; the project includes additional improvements to make the road safer for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. During the closure, all thru traffic on Boeckman Road is being detoured via Stafford Road or Canyon Creek Road to Elligsen Road.
The bridge is on track to be substantially completed early this summer, re-opening Boeckman Road to two-way thru traffic. The suite of projects that comprise the Boeckman Road Corridor Improvement Program will continue wrapping up with utility line/pole removal, and minor items such as sidewalk panels to complete into early fall.
February 2025 - Project Update
The Boeckman Road Corridor Project consists of seven project components. As we have reported in previous project updates, three project milestones were reached earlier this year. They are:
- Meridian Creek Culvert Replacement – Complete
- Temporary Signal at Stafford Road and 65th Street – Complete
- Boeckman Sewer Extension – Complete
Major progress has been made on all of the remaining four:
- Boeckman Road Improvements
- Boeckman Dip Bridge
- Roundabout at Canyon Creek Road
- Joint Utility Trench for Franchise Utilities/ PGE Relocation
The most notable being with the bridge and the roundabout.
Bridge Construction – Top and Bottom Details
With the foundation, girders, diaphragms, abutments, and deck all in place, our contractor, TS|JV, has been focusing on the things we are likely to notice when we travel over the bridge such as the approach slabs that provide a smooth transition between the road and the bridge and the streetlight pillars.
They also recently completed the threading of a multitude of utilities through the bridge structure – what we will only see from underneath the bridge – a 12-inch waterline, 12-inch storm line, and conduits for about a dozen private communication utilities along with PGE.
Roundabout at Canyon Creek Road – Phase 2 Nearing Completion
Contractor TS|JV reports that in addition to the east side, the concrete pavement for the northwest section of the roundabout (Phase 2) has been installed.
PGE Transmission Line Move Underway
- PGE has moved new long poles onto the project in preparation for the move of their large overhead high-voltage transmission lines to the north and outside of the new sidewalk alignment. Expect traffic delays on Boeckman Road throughout the day – there will be moving lane closures to protect the work zone. Single-lane traffic will be flagger-controlled.
What to Expect Next
Please note: the scheduling below is subject to change depending on weather or other unexpected conditions.
Boeckman Road Improvements
Between Sherman Drive and Stafford/Wilsonville Road:
- Bike facilities and crosswalk finishing will continue; isolated areas will not be completed until PGE has completed their pole relocations.
- Work will continue on the stormwater swales.
- Irrigation systems will be installed.
- Final paving is scheduled for April – weather permitting.
- Center medians will be installed, and landscaping will be planted this spring and summer.
Boeckman Dip Bridge
- Work will progress on sidewalks, railings, bike facilities, and streetlights.
- MSE wall finish (walls supporting the abutments) will be installed using a carved rock design.
- Construction will continue on the stormwater pond below the east side of the bridge.
- Paving over the bridge and approaches can be expected in late spring/early summer.
- TS|JV expects to open Boeckman Road to traffic early this summer.
- Existing embankment dig out, culvert and flow control structure removal, and Boeckman Creek restoration is expected to begin in 2026.
- To avoid damage, the trail will not be paved until the Boeckman Creek restoration and the Boeckman sewer project, which will use the trail for construction access, are complete.
Roundabout at Canyon Creek Road
- The southwest quadrant will be paved in February.
- The remaining medians will be constructed in March.
- Landscaping will be planted in the spring.
Joint Utility Trench (JUT) for Franchise Utilities/ PGE Line Relocation
- PGE is currently wrapping up the undergrounding of their distribution lines around the bridge – this is their final section between Stafford and Canyon Creek.
- PGE will continue relocating their high-voltage transmission lines, first setting poles along the new alignment followed by moving the lines which should be completed at the end of February. Expect traffic delays on Boeckman Road throughout the day – there will be moving lane closures to protect the work zone. Single-lane traffic will be flagger-controlled.
- Clackamas Broadband eXchange (CBX) will be moving their existing aerial fiber cable along Boeckman Road on February 27 starting at 9 pm and lasting around 7 hours. Service connections in the area may be disrupted during this activity.
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About the Project
Boeckman Road provides a vital connection through Wilsonville as one of three primary east/west corridors for travel. With new Wilsonville neighborhoods in the Frog Pond area and a new primary school on the way, the road is even more essential.
The Boeckman Road Corridor Project provides upgrades on Boeckman Road between Canyon Creek Road and Wilsonville/Stafford Roads to make it safer and easier for all users —drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and riders — along the corridor.
To minimize disruptions, speed up completion, and provide cost efficiencies, the project combines four projects in one.
These include:
- Boeckman Dip Bridge Construction
- Sewer Extension between Stafford Road and Boeckman Dip
- Boeckman Road Street Improvements
- Canyon Creek Road/Boeckman Road Intersection Improvements
You can find a 1-page printable project fact sheet: Fact Sheet
For information about the Boeckman Interceptor and Trail Project, click here.
WHY BUILD THE BOECKMAN BRIDGE AND ROUNDABOUT?
We’ve heard from residents asking, “Why is the City building a bridge across Boeckman Creek?” And “Why build a roundabout?”
The most important reason is safety for our community. Today the Boeckman Dip has substandard features that contribute to unsafe travel conditions:
- Two narrow travel lanes
- No shoulders
- Steep grade
- Limited sight distance to see and be seen
- No bike lanes
- Sidewalk on only one side
Resulting in:
- Limited access for those that have trouble trekking up and down steep hills.
- Difficult and hazardous bicycle travel.
- Insufficient sight distance contributing to rear end crashes at Canyon Creek Road.
- Frequent reckless driving
The bridge will greatly reduce these risks and ensure safer travel now and well into the future.
The roundabout at Canyon Creek Road will keep traffic moving much more efficiently over time than the current 4-way stop. Roundabouts have proven to provide safe, cost effective, low maintenance intersection solutions. In order to coordinate it with the bridge, the best time to build it is now.
Project Timeline
The bridge is expected to be open in June of 2025, subject to change.
Overall project completion is expected in October of 2025, subject to change.
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Project Overview
Boeckman Dip Bridge Construction: The project upgrades a section of Boeckman Road constructed in the 1960s.
- Constructs a new bridge over Boeckman Creek
- Upgrades the existing steep, narrow, rural roadway to an urban standard
- Reduces slope of roadway and improves visibility for drivers, pedestrians, emergency responders and transit vehicles
- Builds safe bicycle and pedestrian facilities to make it safer and easier to walk, run, and cycle
- Removes culvert for future project to improve fish passage
- Enhances the creek’s natural resources and treats stormwater for improved water quality
Boeckman Creek Regional Trail Connection: Constructs a section of the Boeckman Creek Regional Trail between the new bridge and Frog Pond. Future construction will connect the trail to Memorial Park.
Boeckman Road Sewer Improvements: Constructs approximately one-half mile of new sanitary sewer trunk on Boeckman Road to serve the Frog Pond area. The new sewer will connect existing sewer lines between the new bridge on the west and Wilsonville/Stafford Roads on the east.
The Boeckman Road Street Improvements: Improves the existing roadway between Canyon Creek Road and the Wilsonville/Stafford intersections to accommodate all users—drivers, riders, pedestrians, and cyclists. The design will incorporate Safe Routes to Schools elements for the future primary school and Meridian Creek Middle School and protected crossing elements for neighborhood connections.
Canyon Creek Road/Boeckman Road Intersection Improvements: Constructs a traffic signal or roundabout at the intersection of Canyon Creek Road and Boeckman Road to relieve congestion, improve safety and traffic flow.
Stafford Road / SW 65th Avenue / Elligsen Road Intersection: To mitigate traffic impacts during closure of Boeckman Road for the bridge construction a temporary traffic signal will be installed to detour traffic at the Stafford Road/ SW 65th Avenue/ Elligsen Road intersection.
Key Project Benefits
1) Improves safety and mobility
- Increases safety of roadways, sidewalks, and trails along Boeckman Road
- Supports alternative travel modes, including bicycling, walking, riding, rolling and SMART Transit
- Implements Safe Routes to Schools to support current and planned and current area schools
- Reduces slope of the roadway and improves visibility for drivers, pedestrians, emergency responders and transit vehicles
- Adds and/or widens bike lanes and sidewalks
- Relieves congestion at Canyon Creek Road and Boeckman Road intersection
2) Protects wildlife and the environment
- Provides wildlife passage under Boeckman Road
- Prepares for future phase of project to provide fish passage and other habitat protection measures
- Enhances protections against localized flooding
- Treats stormwater to improve water quality before discharging into the creek
3) Expands recreational opportunities
- Incorporates regional trail system expansion
- Provides a key Boeckman Creek Trail segment
- Creates biking, rolling, running, and walking opportunities
- Removes barriers to participation
4) Builds capacity to support community needs
- Widens Boeckman Road to improve capacity and relieve congestion
- Urbanizes the roadway to meet evolving community needs
- Expands sewer capacity to serve Frog Pond neighborhoods
- Adds capacity for bikes and pedestrians
Public Outreach
Input from community members is always welcome. Throughout the project, all opportunities to learn more about the project and/or to provide feedback to the project team will be posted here. You can direct specific questions to Capital Projects Manager Andrew Barrett at abarrett@ci.wilsonville.or.us
