Project Status:

Construction is now complete. For details see the postcard sent to residents and property owners. This project is being managed by Lane County.

Project Description:

This project involves paving the gravel portion of S. 28th Street from South F Street to the city limits (approximately 0.25 miles), using funds from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program. In addition to paving, the project will introduce new stormwater infrastructure to manage runoff and improve water quality and construct a multi-use path to enhance bicycle and pedestrian connectivity and safety.

S. 28th Street is currently a dusty collector road, with significant sections remaining unpaved and other portions in poor condition. The gravel surface and narrow shoulders generate substantial dust, particularly during dry weather, which is frequently stirred up by passing vehicles. On rainy days, this accumulated dust is washed into nearby waterways due to the lack of proper stormwater treatment.

The corridor serves a mix of land uses, including large industrial sites, the SUB well fields, and residential neighborhoods. Just south of Main Street, S. 28th Street carries an average of 3,390 vehicles per day, underscoring the importance of improving its surface condition and environmental performance.