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The traveling public is advised to plan ahead and choose an alternate route around construction taking place on NE 33rd Avenue and NE Prescott Street for critical valve replacement. The intersection will be closed intermittently beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23 and continuously after 7 p.m. Friday, until completion. The work is estimated to be completed on Sunday, June 26.
Traffic detours at the intersection of Northeast 33rd and Prescott:
Portland Water Bureau Maintenance and Construction Director Ty Kovatch says the temporary inconvenience of detours will lend to long-term benefits for our water system.
“The new valves will improve our ability to manage water flow in North and Northeast Portland,” said Kovatch.
The Water Bureau encourages people to keep their distance from crews at work and to slow down when traveling through work zones. Changes in traffic patterns combined with the presence of workers and the frequent movement of work vehicles could lead to crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
To protect yourself and city workers from death and injury, we ask Portlanders to follow these safety steps:
The Portland Water Bureau serves water to almost a million people in the Portland area. Portland’s water system includes two great water sources, 53 tanks and reservoirs, and 2,200 miles of pipes. With 600 employees working on everything from water treatment to customer service, the Water Bureau is committed to serving excellent water every minute of every day.