Project Description

This project constructs or improves four segments of the Fanno Creek Trail:  Segment 1 (new) – Woodard Park to Grant Avenue (Woodard Park Segment); Segment 2 (improvement) Ash Avenue to Hall Boulevard (City Hall Segment); Segment 3 (new) Tigard Library to Milton Court (Tigard Library Segment); Segment 4 (new) – 85th Avenue (south of Durham Road) to the Ki-A-Kuts Bridge (Durham Segment). The project includes both on-grade (paved with asphalt) portions as well as portions elevated on boardwalks and bridges, and will add numerous trailheads and rest areas. Due to a portion of the project's funding being federal funds, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is required to administer the construction contract for the project. The City of Tigard has been and will continue to be involved throughout the duration of the project. The project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2024. 

 Project Updates:

• Paving has been completed City Hall segment of the Fanno Creek Trail. 
• Construction is underway on all four trail segments.

Photo: Newly installed Fanno Creek Trail bridge at Woodard Park

Photo: Newly installed Fanno Creek Trail bridge near the Tigard Public Library

Trail Closures / Access

Fanno Creek Trail Closure Notice 

Fanno Creek Trail behind City Hall, spanning from south of Ash Avenue to Hall Boulevard, is closed as the contractor works on  the City Hall segment. A signed detour utilizes Ash Avenue, Burnham Street, and Hall Boulevard. The trail is currently anticipated to reopen by November 16, 2024, although there is a possibility of the closure extending to December 31, 2024. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this improvement project. Closure Notice & Map  There will be increased traffic on Ash Avenue due to construction vehicles and equipment. The trail entrance at Ash Avenue will remain open for cyclists and pedestrians during this time. Flaggers will be on hand to assist with guiding cyclists and pedestrians thru the work area when construction equipment is using the trail access. We ask that community members please be vigilant when near the construction area. 

Trail Access at Cook Family Park - 85th Avenue Trail Access 

Construction is underway on the Durham segment of the Fanno Creek Trail Connections Project, extending from the southern end of SW 85th Avenue to the Ki-a-Kuts Bridge near Durham City Park and Tualatin Community Park. There will be increased traffic on SW 85th Avenue between the cul-de-sac and the gate by the RV dump station due to construction vehicles and equipment. The trail to Cook Family Park will remain open for cyclists and pedestrians during this time. Flaggers will be on hand to assist with guiding cyclists and pedestrians thru the work area when construction equipment is using the trail access. We ask that community members please be vigilant when near the construction area. 

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Woodard Segment
	Beginning at the east side of Woodard Park, south of SW Karol Court, a new rest area will be constructed where the new trail segment will start heading east toward Grant Avenue.  Where “on-grade”, the trail will be paved 12’ wide with asphalt and have 2’ wide graveled shoulders.  From just west of Fanno Creek all the way east to Grant Avenue the trail will be elevated on a combination of boardwalks and a bridge over Fanno Creek.  The boardwalks and bridge will be supported by steel pile foundations, have a concrete trail surface, and have metal railing on the sides.  The width between the railings on the boardwalks and bridge will be 14’.  A trailhead will be constructed where the new boardwalk will intersect Grant Avenue.
City Hall Segment
	This segment will improve the existing trail beginning slightly south of the existing bridge over Fanno Creek south of Ash Avenue, near Universal Plaza, continuing east until intersecting Hall Boulevard.  Due to sensitive environmental areas, this trail segment consists of a combination of sliver widenings and full widening.  From the starting point near Ash Avenue east to near City Hall, the trail will be widened where necessary to achieve an 8’ wide trail.  From the area near City Hall east to Hall Boulevard, the trail will be widened to 12’.  Graveled shoulders will be provided where space allows.  A trailhead will be constructed where the trail intersects Hall Boulevard.  All portions of this trail segment will get re-paved with asphalt for a smooth trail surface upon completion. Fanno Creek Trail behind City Hall, spanning from south of Ash Avenue to Hall Boulevard, is closed as the contractor works on the City Hall segment. A signed detour utilizes Ash Avenue, Burnham Street, and Hall Boulevard. The trail is currently anticipated to reopen by November 16, 2024, although there is a possibility of the closure extending to December 31, 2024. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this improvement project. Detour Map
Library Segment
	Starting just east of the Tigard Library’s book drop loop, the trail will cross Fanno Creek with a combination of boardwalks and a bridge.  The boardwalks and bridge will be supported by steel pile foundations, have a concrete trail surface, and have metal railing on the sides.  The width between the railings on the boardwalks and bridge will be 14’.  East of here, the remainder of the trail will be “on-grade” and will be paved 12’ wide with asphalt and have varying widths of graveled and topsoiled shoulders.  Two rest areas will be constructed between the Tigard Library and Milton Court, and a trailhead will be constructed where the trail will intersect Milton Court. This project will impact the drive-up book return and the book drop's circle drive. Stay informed about the impacts on the Tigard Public Library and any temporary service changes due to the project by checking here.
Durham Segment
	South of the cul-de-sac at the southern end of SW 85th Avenue there is currently a trail that heads down the hill and then turns west towards the ball fields in Cook Family Park.  Starting at the turn at the bottom of the hill, this trail segment will head directly south until intersecting the existing trail just west of the undercrossing of the railroad tracks that leads to Durham City Park to the north and the Ki-a-Kuts Bridge over the Tualatin River to the south.  This trail segment will consist of a combination of 12’ paved asphalt portions with 2’ wide graveled shoulders where “on-grade” along with a portion that will be on boardwalk.  The boardwalk will be supported by spread footing foundations, have a concrete trail surface, and have metal railing on the sides.  The width between the railings on the boardwalk will be 14’.  A rest area will be constructed mid-way through the segment, along with a new trailhead adjacent to the railroad undercrossing.

TIMELINE: FY 2018- 2025

FUNDING SOURCES: Transportation System Development Charges Fund; Parks System Development Charges Fund; Stormwater Fund; Regional Flexible Funds Allocation (RFFA) grant funding. 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS: This project will require an increase in funding to maintain an additional 1.7 miles of trail pavement, maintenance of two new pedestrian bridges, and new boardwalks.

WHY IT’S NEEDED: The Fanno Creek Trail is a 15-mile regional trail paralleling Interstate 5 and Highway 217.  It is the major north-south nonmotorized route through Washington County and stretches from Tualatin to Garden Home.  A number of missing segments through Tigard currently impair use of the trail.  This project will complete all missing segments through Tigard with the exception of Bonita Road to 85th Avenue.  The trail provides an important regional commuter route, a tourist destination, and, for Tigard, a multiuse recreational trail that connects key destinations around town, including Cook Family Park, Bonita Park, the Brown Natural Area, the Tigard Library, Downtown Tigard, Woodard Park, Dirksen Nature Park, Englewood Park, and more.  The trail supports about 200,000 users per year. 

STRATEGIC PLAN TIE-IN: Advances our vision of becoming a walkable, healthy and accessible community for everyone. 

CONTACT: Zach Morris, Senior Project Engineer: 503-718-2467 | zacharym@tigard-or.gov