N. 1st Place Project Nears Completion

Final paving of North 1st Place began the week of October 23, and Nelson Construction of Walla Walla, the contractors on the project, are intending to reopen the road in November.

The full project includes demolishing and rebuilding N. 1st Place between Hermiston Avenue and Elm Avenue, replacement of aged water and sewer lines, and filling in nearly 3,000 feet of sidewalk. It will also add curbs and gutters while clearly designating business driveways along the length of the project. 

This work will be paid for through $4.5 million in transportation funds from the State of Oregon awarded to the City of Hermiston in 2017 and designated for use in 2023, with no local funding required. 

The N. 1st Place Roadway Improvement Project is part of the Capital Improvement Plan, a five-year infrastructure development plan that coordinates public works projects to reduce costs and impact on the public. All projects can be found at www.hermistonprojects.com.