Boeckman Road Corridor Improvements
Boeckman Road is closed to through traffic between Canyon Creek Road and Sherman Drive. The closure is needed to remove the “dip”, construct a new Boeckman Bridge, and make other road improvements to make the road safer for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
During the closure, which continues until Spring 2025, all through traffic on Boeckman Road is to be detoured via Stafford Road or Canyon Creek Road to Elligsen Road.
Summer 2024 Projet Update
First Major Step in Bridge Construction – Pile Driving – Completed
Big news from our contractor, TS|JV. The piles have been tested and have achieved their required foundation strength so no additional pile driving will be needed.
Review: Three Project Milestones Completed
The sanitary sewer between Stafford/Wilsonville Road and the future bridge has been completed. Three of the seven major project components are now finished.
- Meridian Creek Culvert Replacement – Complete
- Temporary Signal at Stafford Road and 65th Street – Complete
- Boeckman Sewer Extension – Complete
What to Expect Next With the Other Four Project Components
Boeckman Road Improvements
Between Sherman Drive and Willow Creek Drive:
- Curbs are being installed on the north side and the road grade is being prepared for paving.
- Paving for the north side of the road is tentatively scheduled for July 17 and 18. The contractor will come back and place the last 2” over the whole road sometime during the Spring of 2025. This allows for a smooth road surface that will last for years to come. Traffic in the area can expect delays during the various paving activities.
- Intermittent sidewalk construction can be expected over the next eight weeks.
Willow Creek Drive to Stafford/ Wilsonville Road:
- In late July, TS|JV will be demolishing the old pavement to prepare for construction of the new roadway. This will require traffic control modifications for approximately four weeks due to the narrow width of this section.
Boeckman Dip Bridge
- The fill for the end abutments continues to be placed and compacted; construction on the MSE (mechanically stabilized earth) retaining walls supporting the abutments also continues.
- The abutments will be monitored to evaluate settlement before constructing the approaches to the bridge.
- TS|JV will be setting the girders for each of the three bridge spans.
- Concrete forms will be constructed for the bridge deck.
- Construction will begin for the path and maintenance road north of the bridge near Morgan Farms where the area has been cleared. This path will go under the bridge.
Roundabout at Canyon Creek Road
- Grading and underground franchise utility conduit placement continues for the future roundabout.
Joint Utility Trench (JUT) for Franchise Utilities
- The franchise utilities (such as Comcast, Ziply, Verizon) will continue installing their communication lines in the Joint Utility Trench (JUT) east of the bridge (north side of Boeckman Road). Each of 11 service providers need to place their lines in the JUT, so expect to see a variety of crews coming and going over the coming months.
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Recent Project Updates
- May 24, 2024: WLWV Schools announced that Brisband St. will open to through traffice on June 6, and that portions of Sherman Dr. would close for improvements June 7.
- May 17, 2024: Signal shut off at the intersection of Boeckman and Stafford Road pushed back. Now expected to start on Monday, May 20. Please check back for updates.
- May 17, 2024: Pile driving work expected to start the week of May 20, and to last approximately four weeks. Work to take place during daytime hours (8 am-6 pm) Monday through Friday.
- May 13, 2024: Starting Thursday, May 16th, traffic lights shut off at the intersection of Boeckman and Stafford Road for about three weeks due to utility work for the ongoing improvements to Boeckman Road. Crews will direct traffic Monday to Friday, 9:15 am to 3:15 pm. Expect delays.
- May 2, 2024: For the remainder of construction, those driving on Boeckman Road should allow for extra travel time, and be prepared for delays, flaggers, and temporary lane closures at the following locations:
- West of the road closure, at the Canyon Creek intersection.
- East of the road closure, between Stafford Road and Sherman Drive.
- May 2, 2024: Upcoming traffic light shut off at the intersection of Boeckman and Stafford Road for utility work for about three weeks. Expect flaggers at this intersection directing traffic. We will share dates as work gets closer.
- May 2, 2024: Residents should prepare for pile driving work beginning in mid- to late-May for approximately four weeks during daytime hours (8 am-6 pm) Monday through Friday.
- Bridge construction began in January 2024, requiring a complete closure of Boeckman Road between Canyon Creek and Sherman Drive. The road closure is anticipated to last for 12-15 months.
- City Council approved a contract with Tapani|Sundt for third phase of Boeckman Road Corridor Project, December 4, 2023
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
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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
