May 21, 2012
ODOT Region 2
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For More Information: Rick Little, Public Information Officer
(541) 726-2442
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Lane County state highway
construction update
May 21-25, 2012
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD
I-5 Willamette River Bridge – Bundle 220
(I-5 milepost 192.8 in Eugene/Springfield)
Project summary: Replace the Interstate 5 Bridge over the Willamette River between Eugene and Springfield. Contractors have completed construction of the new southbound bridge. The southbound Patterson Slough Bridge is also complete. Construction has begun on the northbound Patterson Slough and Willamette River bridges. Drivers will see minimal impacts on I-5 and long-term closures to the Franklin Boulevard off-ramp from I-5.
Southbound I-5 and the Franklin Boulevard on-ramp (milepost 192.8): Watch for occasional shoulder closures and traffic controlled by flaggers. Watch for roadside work crews and equipment near the ramp intersection with I-5 southbound. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
Northbound I-5 at the Franklin Boulevard exit (milepost 192.8): Watch for roadside work crews and equipment. Please drive carefully through the work zone. The northbound Franklin Boulevard off-ramp (exit 192) is closed until October 2013; detour via exit 191 and Glenwood Boulevard.
Laurel Hill Valley Neighborhood: The northbound Franklin Boulevard off-ramp (exit 192) is open from Riverview Street to Franklin Boulevard. Expect occasional single-lane closures on the off-ramp west of Riverview Street. Watch for roadside work crews and equipment. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
Franklin Boulevard under I-5: Expect occasional single-lane closures in both directions under I-5. Watch for roadside work crews and construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes at the intersection of Franklin Boulevard and Jenkins Drive. Watch for narrow roadway east of I-5. Please drive carefully and obey all construction signs and flagger directions.
Interstate 5 (between mileposts 192.0 and 193.5): Watch for nighttime single-lane and shoulder closures in both directions. Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes at the shoulder. Watch for temporary traffic signs, construction equipment and workers. Please drive carefully through the work zones.
Alton Baker Park and Whilamut Natural Area users: North Walnut Road through the park is closed. Watch for signs directing park users to detour paths. North Bank Path under Interstate 5 is closed. Watch for signs directing bike and pedestrian traffic to the temporary detour. Watch for workers and equipment. Flaggers will assist path users. Please obey detour signs and all flagger instructions.
OR 99: Roosevelt to Garfield
Pacific Highway West: MP 121.14 to 122.19
Project Summary: This is in the final year of a two year, $3.96 million project . Concrete panels that exist under a portion of the roadway will be removed, and the entire road width will be reconstructed. One lane of traffic will be under construction throughout the project and one lane occupied by construction workers and equipment. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
Remarks: The traffic lanes of 6th and 7th Avenues, between 5th Avenue and Garfield, are being reconstructed. During this period, there will be long term lane closures and traffic restricted to a single lane in both directions. Expect heavy traffic and delays and this work begins and capacity is reduced. Alternate routes will be posted and are encouraged while the project is under construction. The contractor is working regularly during the day and occasionally at night. Look for trucks and equipment entering and exiting the work area.
Chuck Lemos, Project Mgr., 541-744-8080; Steve Templin, Assistant Proj. Mgr, 541-744-8080)
LANE COUNTY
OR 58: Salt Creek Tunnel and Half Viaduct
OR 58 (Willamette Hwy) Milepost 56 Contract amount: $9.4 Million.
Project Summary: Built in 1939, the tunnel needs serious repair and the adjacent west half viaduct and the three east viaducts are failing and need to be replaced. The OR 58: Salt Creek Tunnel and Half-Viaduct project will:
· Replace the half viaduct west of the tunnel
· Replace the three half viaducts east of the tunnel
· Repair the tunnel liner
· Lower the tunnel floor
Construction will take place over two construction seasons in 2012 and 2013.
Remarks: Utility relocation is underway in preparation for project construction. Travel through the tunnel will be restricted to a single lane during daytime hours for the next few weeks. Motorists should anticipate 10-20 minute delays with travel controlled by flaggers and a pilot car.
All work will be halted if weather conditions create a slick road surface.
The work on the Tunnel Project is scheduled to begin this week with lane closures and road work. Expect flaggers and up to 20 minutes of delay at the tunnel. The contractor will totally close Highway 58 at the tunnel from 8:00 PM Monday June 4 to 6:00 AM Thursday, June 8 to lower the tunnel floor. Access to Oakridge from the West and to Willamette Pass from the East will not be affected by the closure. There will be ongoing lane closures throughout the work season as construction continues. Alternate routes are shown on the project web site: www.58tunnel.com
(Chuck Lemos, Project Manager, 541-744-8080)
OR 200: South Fork Siuslaw R. Bridge (Bundle 509)
Territorial Hwy.: MP 39.9 - MP 40.6; Contract Amount: $ 2.4 Million
Project Summary: This project replaces the bridge across The South Fork Siuslaw R. with a new bridge. Reconstruction of the intersection of Gowdyville Rd. is included. Completion is specified as April 30, 2013.
Remarks: Traffic remains restricted to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Please watch for flaggers directing traffic and construction vehicles leaving and entering the roadway.
(Chuck Lemos, Project Manager, 541-744-8080; Steve Templin, Asst. PM. 541-744-8076)
OR 58: Barnard Bridge Improvement
OR 58 (Willamette Hwy), milepost 33.24. Contract amount: $125,000
Project Summary: This project will strengthen the reinforced concrete spans on the west end of the bridge. Built in 1955, the bridge is considered structurally deficient. Without strengthening, the bridge would be weight restricted and freight haulers would have to detour around the bridge, creating a significant economic impact
Remarks: The Project is complete and no additional work is planned at this time. Thank you for your patience.
(Chuck Lemos, Project Mgr., 541-744-8080; Donna Pruett, Inspector, 541-954-8152)
May 28-June 1, 2012
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD
I-5 Willamette River Bridge – Bundle 220
(I-5 milepost 192.8 in Eugene/Springfield)
Project summary: Replace the Interstate 5 Bridge over the Willamette River between Eugene and Springfield. Contractors have completed construction of the new southbound bridge. The southbound Patterson Slough Bridge is also complete. Construction has begun on the northbound Patterson Slough and Willamette River bridges. Drivers will see minimal impacts on I-5 and long-term closures to the Franklin Boulevard off-ramp from I-5.
Southbound I-5 and the Franklin Boulevard on-ramp (milepost 192.8): Watch for occasional shoulder closures and traffic controlled by flaggers. Watch for roadside work crews and equipment near the ramp intersection with I-5 southbound. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
Northbound I-5 at the Franklin Boulevard exit (milepost 192.8): Watch for roadside work crews and equipment. Please drive carefully through the work zone. The northbound Franklin Boulevard off-ramp (exit 192) is closed until October 2013; detour via exit 191 and Glenwood Boulevard.
Laurel Hill Valley Neighborhood: The northbound Franklin Boulevard off-ramp (exit 192) is open from Riverview Street to Franklin Boulevard. Expect occasional single-lane closures on the off-ramp west of Riverview Street. Watch for roadside work crews and equipment. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
Franklin Boulevard under I-5: Expect occasional single-lane closures in both directions under I-5. Watch for roadside work crews and construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes at the intersection of Franklin Boulevard and Jenkins Drive. Watch for narrow roadway east of I-5. Please drive carefully and obey all construction signs and flagger directions.
Interstate 5 (between mileposts 192.0 and 193.5): Watch for nighttime single-lane and shoulder closures in both directions. Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes at the shoulder. Watch for temporary traffic signs, construction equipment and workers. Please drive carefully through the work zones.
Alton Baker Park and Whilamut Natural Area users: North Walnut Road through the park is closed. Watch for signs directing park users to detour paths. North Bank Path under Interstate 5 is closed. Watch for signs directing bike and pedestrian traffic to the temporary detour. Watch for workers and equipment. Flaggers will assist path users. Please obey detour signs and all flagger instructions.
OR 99: Roosevelt to Garfield
Pacific Highway West: MP 121.14 to 122.19
Project Summary: This is in the final year of a two year, $3.96 million project . Concrete panels that exist under a portion of the roadway will be removed, and the entire road width will be reconstructed. One lane of traffic will be under construction throughout the project and one lane occupied by construction workers and equipment. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
Remarks: The traffic lanes of 6th and 7th Avenues, between 5th Avenue and Garfield, are being reconstructed. During this period, there will be long term lane closures and traffic restricted to a single lane in both directions. Expect heavy traffic and delays and this work begins and capacity is reduced. Alternate routes will be posted and are encouraged while the project is under construction. The contractor is working regularly during the day and occasionally at night. Look for trucks and equipment entering and exiting the work area.
Chuck Lemos, Project Mgr., 541-744-8080; Steve Templin, Assistant Proj. Mgr, 541-744-8080)
LANE COUNTY
OR 58: Salt Creek Tunnel and Half Viaduct
OR 58 (Willamette Hwy) Milepost 56 Contract amount: $9.4 Million.
Project Summary: Built in 1939, the tunnel needs serious repair and the adjacent west half viaduct and the three east viaducts are failing and need to be replaced. The OR 58: Salt Creek Tunnel and Half-Viaduct project will:
- · Replace the half viaduct west of the tunnel
- · Replace the three half viaducts east of the tunnel
- · Repair the tunnel liner
- · Lower the tunnel floor
Construction will take place over two construction seasons in 2012 and 2013.
Remarks: Utility relocation is underway in preparation for project construction. Travel through the tunnel will be restricted to a single lane during daytime hours for the next few weeks. Motorists should anticipate 10-20 minute delays with travel controlled by flaggers and a pilot car.
All work will be halted if weather conditions create a slick road surface.
The work on the Tunnel Project will continue this week with around the clock lane closures and road work. Expect flaggers and up to 20 minutes of delay at the tunnel. The contractor will totally close Highway 58 at the tunnel from 8:00 PM Monday June 4 to 6:00 AM Thursday, June 8 to lower the tunnel floor. Access to Oakridge from the West and to Willamette Pass from the East will not be affected by the closure. There will be ongoing lane closures throughout the work season as construction continues. Alternate routes are shown on the project web site: www.58tunnel.com
(Chuck Lemos, Project Manager, 541-744-8080)
OR 200: South Fork Siuslaw R. Bridge (Bundle 509)
Territorial Hwy.: MP 39.9 - MP 40.6; Contract Amount: $ 2.4 Million
Project Summary: This project replaces the bridge across The South Fork Siuslaw R. with a new bridge. Reconstruction of the intersection of Gowdyville Rd. is included. Completion is specified as April 30, 2013.
Remarks: Traffic remains restricted to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Please watch for flaggers directing traffic and construction vehicles leaving and entering the roadway. Nighttime road closures of Territorial Highway are scheduled between June 4, 2012 and June 11, 2012. Closures will be from approximately 9:00 PM until 6:00 AM. Work will also continue during the day throughout this duration with expected traffic delays of up to 20 minutes. Gowdyville Road is scheduled for a weekend closure between 9:00 PM, June 15, until 6:00 AM, June 18. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers 24-hours per day and will be required to travel over gravel at various locations between June 4, 2012 and June 18, 2012.
(Chuck Lemos, Project Manager, 541-744-8080; Steve Templin, Asst. PM. 541-744-8076)
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