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OR 58: Salt Creek Tunnel and Half Viaducts
Construction and Closure Schedule
Construction begins May 18th.  Complete closure runs June 4-8.  Learn more about the schedule by clickling here.

Overview
 
 
/ODOT/HWY/REGION2/PublishingImages/a5/sct1_sm.jpgThe project is located at the Salt Creek Falls Tunnel, east of Oakridge on OR 58 (Willamette Highway) at milepost 56.
 
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 half viaducts have exposed reinforcement bar, severe cracks in concrete and are currently braced and supported by   temporary timber bracing that ODOT maintenance put in place in 2008.  In addition, the tunnel liner is cracked and leaking; the tunnel has limited vertical clearance; and the tunnel floor is in disrepair.
 
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
  • Construct variable message signs east and west of the tunnel.
 
Construction will take place over two construction seasons in 2012 and 2013.  The vertical alignment of all four viaducts must be set in relationship to the new tunnel floor elevation.  If the floor is not lowered now, while the viaducts are replaced, the opportunity will be lost for the life of the viaducts, which is approximately 75-100 years.
 
In 2012, there will be one 4-day complete closure of the highway. In 2013, there will be two to three 4-day closures.

Public Involvement
Spring to mid-October 2012 and 2013
During the two years of construction:
  • Closed completely at night Monday-Thursday, 8 p.m. - 6 a.m.
  • Open to a single lane of travel Monday - Thursday 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Open weekends to a single lane of travel Friday 6 a.m. until Monday 8 p.m.
  • Travel is restricted to a single lane with pilot cards.  Expect 20 minute delays.
  • No complete daytime closures in July or August.
  • Oakridge will always be open for business from the west.
  • Crescent Lake and Willamette Pass will always be open for business from the east.
 
There will be three separate 4-day closures over the course of the two year project.  Those closures have not yet been scheduled.  See the attached postcard for suggested alternate routes.
 
 
Updates to the Public by dates:
8-30-11
9-01-11
9-13-11 
9-14-11 
9-21-11 
10-13-11 
 
 

Project Library
Documents:
Update to Public, 8-23-2011 
 
Project Information Paper
 
Update to public 7-15-11
 
Historical Photo:
 
Photos of Current Condition:
 

Contact
 
Please contact the Project Manager with questions or comments about the project. Media inquiries should be referred to the Public Information Officer. 
Chuck Lemos, Project Manager, (541) 744-8080

Rick Little, Public Information Officer, (541) 726-2442