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All Interstate 5 traffic is now using the new southbound bridge as shown here in this September 2011 picture.
  
Completion of the new northbound bridge is on target for late 2013. View the construction live from our webcams.
     
Highway and river impacts Bicycle and pedestrain path impacts 
The Interstate 5 northbound off-ramp to Franklin Boulevard at exit 192 is now closed to allow construction of the new northbound bridge. The ramp will reopen no later than October 2013.
 
The on-ramp from eastbound Franklin Boulevard to southbound I-5 and Riverview Street connecting to westbound Franklin Boulevard will remain open. To reach Franklin Boulevard, motorists traveling northbound on I-5 can use exit 191 to Glenwood Boulevard. After exiting, drivers should turn right on Glenwood Boulevard, then travel north to Franklin Boulevard. The detour is clearly marked (see map).
 
Dedicated river channel 
Boaters are cautioned to use the northern river channel to navigate under the work bridge and past the construction project. As the river levels change, watch for more floating debris and obstacles in the river channel.

 
 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. Path users should expect delays of up to 20 minutes this winter on the Canoe Canal path and on the South Bank path throughout 2012 as we build the new northbound bridge.
 
 


New project videos, webcams, webcast and newsletter
Read about the latest activities in our Spring 2012 newsletter. 
 
Watch a time-lapse video about the Willamette River Bridge, showing an entire year of construction in 2 ½ minutes.
 
Read our blog: www.willametteriverbridge.blogspot.com.
 
 

Weekly Construction Update
 Activities for the week of May 28, 2012
 
  • Construction of wooden falsework for new northbound bridge arches from the middle of the river to the north bank of the river continues.
  • Preparation to remove the remaining Canoe Canal detour bridge includes constructing debris containment and saw cutting beams, which will occur this week.
  • Expect delays on pedestrian paths on the south bank of the river under Interstate 5 as the falsework is built.
  • Watch for construction traffic entering and exiting Franklin Boulevard east of I-5 as concrete and bridge materials are delivered.
  • The Canoe Canal Path under I-5 in the Whilamut Natural Area is open to all path users.
  • The I-5 northbound off-ramp to Franklin Boulevard is closed and will remain closed for up to two years.
  • The North Bank Path under I-5 is closed to all path users.
  • Watch for flaggers and expect delays on the South Bank Path as bridge construction continues.
  • 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.
 
Read our blog: willametteriverbridge.blogspot.com

» I-5 Canoe Canal Bridges near completion
23/05/12 17:57 from Willamette River Bridge Project
From ODOT- Crews with Slayden Construction Group are almost finished with the new northbound Canoe Canal Bridge . Now that the bridge deck is poured, the focus turns to installing railing and finishing the roadway. Crews install wood forms..

» Supporting the new arches
15/05/12 21:31 from Willamette River Bridge Project
From ODOT- To build the arches of the northbound I-5 Willamette River Bridge, crews will tie massive cages of steel rebar, build formwork mold and pour tons of concrete. But the materials that will ultimately support the entire weight of t..

» Supporting the New Northbound Bridge Deck
14/05/12 13:00 from Willamette River Bridge Project
From ODOT- When most people think of the new Willamette River Bridge , the attractive arch deck sections spanning the river easily come to mind. But did you know that there are other types of supports for the bridge deck on either end of t..


 

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