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The new southbound bridge
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Path and river user impacts
Detour paths on the south bank of the Willamette River and in the Whilamut Natural Area ensure safe mobility around the construction areas for bicyclists and pedestrians. Kiosks located throughout the park provide updated path detour and construction information.
Bicyclists are subject to the same rules as motorists, including doubling of fines in construction zones for disobeying a flagger or riding on a closed road or path. Closures and delays are necessary to protect the safety of people using the paths, as well as construction workers.
Boaters are cautioned to use the northern river channel to navigate under the work bridge and past the construction project. As the water rises from fall rains, watch for more floating debris and obstacles in the river channel.
Weekly Construction Update
Activities for the week of Feb. 6, 2012
- Construction begins on retaining wall on south side of Interstate 5 northbound off-ramp to Franklin Boulevard passing under the bridge.
- Drill shafts for bridge columns for northbound bridge in the middle of the Willamette River.
- Traffic around the Willamette Bridge construction site is increasing as material is delivered and construction of the northbound bridge begins in multiple locations.
- The I-5 northbound off-ramp to Franklin Boulevard is closed and will remain closed for up to two years.
- Canoe Canal Path under I-5 in the Whilamut Natural Area is open to all path users.
- North Bank Path under I-5 is closed to all path users.
- Boaters and river users keep to the right and use designated channel under the work bridge.
- Watch for flaggers and expect delays on the South Bank Path as bridge construction continues.
- North Walnut Road located west of I-5 is closed to the public for the duration of the project so that crews can use it as an access road. Walnut Road in Eastgate Woodlands in the Whilamut Natural Area is closed at the junction with the North Bank Path on the east side of I-5.
- Bicyclists are subject to the same rules as other motorists; this includes doubling of fines in construction zones for not obeying flaggers or riding on a closed road or path. Closures and delays are necessary for the protection and safety of people using the paths, as well as construction workers.
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