Irving Avenue washout near 19th Street causes street closure.

Irving Avenue will remain closed at 19^th St  through construction of the Irving Avenue Replacement Project, which is currently estimated to be complete by October 2015. Local access to residents on 19^th St will be provided throughout the construction duration.

Early on Wednesday, July 9th, a waterline break caused Irving Avenue to washout just east of 19^th St.  It is estimated that the 6-inch waterline was broken for hours before it was reported to Astoria dispatch. Evidence suggests that the long duration of below ground water flow saturated the ground and caused the washout. Astoria Public Works Operations repaired the waterline shortly after the report was received. There does not appear to be any impact to private property and no one was injured as a result of the significant road damage.

Since the washout is within the Irving Avenue Bridge Replacement Project limits, the City is working with the contractor for the Irving Bridge Project, Carter and Company, to determine what work may need to be done prior to their arrival in about a month.

 

If you have questions, please contact Cindy Moore, PE at 503-338-5173 or cmoore@astoria.or.us.