November 19, 2009
ODOT Region 2
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For More Information: Chuck Lemos, Project Manager
(541) 744-8080
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Weekly Construction Update
November 23 to November 27, 2009
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD AREA
I-5 Willamette River Bridge – Bundle 220
(I-5 milepost 192.8 in Eugene/Springfield)
This project replaces the Interstate 5 Bridge over the Willamette River between Eugene and Springfield. The project is to improve safety and maintain connectivity and mobility for all users of Interstate 5 over the Willamette River in the Eugene/Springfield Metropolitan area.
Southbound I-5 and the Franklin Boulevard on-ramp (milepost 192.8): Watch for work crews and construction equipment entering and exiting the decommissioned bridge. Please drive carefully through the work zone. Beginning Monday, Nov. 30, the on-ramp from Franklin Boulevard to southbound I-5 will be closed for approximately two months. Watch for signs directing traffic to an alternate route via Franklin Boulevard to Glenwood Boulevard I-5 on-ramp.
Franklin Boulevard under I-5: Watch for intermittent single-lane closures throughout the week. All lanes will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 until 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23. Watch for signs directing traffic to an alternate route via I-5 off- and on-ramps from Glenwood Boulevard. Watch for roadside work crews and construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes at the intersection of Franklin Boulevard and Jenkins Drive.
I-5 at milepost 193: Weather permitting, watch for overnight single-lane closures northbound and southbound Wednesday, Dec. 2 and Thursday, Dec. 3 for installation of automatic traffic recorder loops in the roadway. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
Alton Baker Park users: North Walnut Road and the North Bank Path through the park are closed. Watch for signs and flaggers directing park users to detour paths for both closures.
I-5: McKenzie River to Goshen Grade
(I-5 between milepost 188 and milepost 201)
This project replaces two I-5 bridges over the McKenzie River and repair two others north of Eugene-Springfield. Replace three bridges with four new spans at the I-5–Highway 58 interchange in Goshen.
I-5 at McKenzie River: Construction work on this bridge is complete. However, contractors will remove invasive weeds in the I-5 right of way and plant native vegetation this fall.
Franklin Boulevard under I-5: Construction work on this bridge is complete.
OR569: BELTLINE HIGHWAY AT COBURG RD. INTERCHANGE
This project realigns the eastbound off ramp onto Coburg Road, adding additional turn lanes and storage for stopped vehicles. An additional turn lane will also be added to the westbound Beltline off ramp to Coburg Rd. Both traffic signals at the ramp terminals will be replaced to facilitate the additional lanes. Some small changes will be made to Coburg Rd. curbs, sidewalks, and turn lanes. A sound wall will be constructed along the new eastbound off ramp, along with new illumination replacing the existing. Completion date for this contract is December 31, 2009.
Traffic is scheduled to move onto the new eastbound off ramp when weather permits striping to be completed. Please watch for traffic changes as you travel on Beltline Highway. Once traffic is on the new ramp, removal of the old ramp will begin. There may be striping, guardrail, and sign installations this week. There may be nighttime lane closures after 7:00 p.m. on Coburg Road for signal and sidewalk work. There may also be lane closures on eastbound Beltline Road at night. The electrical subcontractor will continue installing poles and conduits in various locations for traffic signals, illumination, and CCTV installations. Watch for flagging operations and construction vehicles entering and leaving the work site. (Chuck Lemos, Project Manager, 541-744-8080; Bill Anderson, Inspector, 541-968-6488)
LANE COUNTY
OR126: Horseshoe Creek – Siuslaw River Sect.
Florence-Eugene Highway: MP 7.05 – MP 26.35
The existing pavement is in very poor shape and the guardrail does not meet current safety standards. This project includes new pavement, guardrail, retaining walls, signs, striping and bridge work on Highway 126 between MP 7 and MP 26.5. The project also includes a new portable weight station site at MP 12.
Major construction activities have been completed for this season. The contractor will be working over the next couple of weeks to clean up. Over the winter, the contractor will work on the new weigh station site at MP 12 and in the spring they will complete paving in the reconstruction sections near MP 8 and MP 10. There will be intermittent one-lane closures. Watch for flaggers directing traffic and for trucks entering and exiting the highway. (Steve Templin, Assistant Project Manager, 541-744-8080; Rick Bates, Construction Coordinator, 541-968-6484)
Beltline Highway @ Delta Highway: MP 10.05
I-5 @ I-105: MP 194.03
This project will facilitate freeway surveillance and management, incident management, operational planning, integrate traveler information with TripCheck, 511 and HAR, and evacuation route planning.
CCTV cameras will be installed in the following locations:
- I-5 @ Eugene-Springfield Highway (I-105/OR126)
- Beltline Highway (OR569) @ Delta Highway
Watch for roadside workers and construction equipment. Most of the work will occur off of the roadway at these two locations.
I-5: Interstate Sign Replacement
I-5: MP 168.01-209.06 Lane and Linn Counties
The project will replace roadway signs and supports along I-5. This will bring the signs in this corridor up to current standards. The project includes replacement of a sign bridge and construction of two cantilever signs over the roadway near the Glenwood interchange at exit 191. Watch for roadside workers and construction equipment. Watch for narrow shoulders on the northbound off-ramp at exit 191, and for trucks entering and leaving at that location.
I-5 Elkhead Rd. – OR 126: Knowles Cr.
(Oregon 126 between Mapleton and west Eugene city limits)
This project Repair two bridges and replace five bridges in Lane and Douglas counties.
Oregon 126 over Siuslaw River Road (milepost 26.5): Watch for flaggers controlling nighttime alternating one-way traffic. Expect brief delays. Watch for roadside work crews and equipment.
Oregon 126 at Knowles Creek Road (milepost 18.5): Watch for roadside work crews and equipment. Watch for construction vehicles exiting and entering the travel lanes. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
COTTAGE GROVE AREA
I-5: Rice Hill Frtg Rd – Comstock Cem Rd
(I-5 mileposts 148 to 162 in Douglas County)
This project repairs six bridges on I-5 between Rice Hill and Curtin. Complete Interstate Maintenance pavement project (mileposts 162 to 169).
I-5 near Cottage Grove (northbound milepost 165 and southbound milepost 168): Watch for daytime single-lane closures throughout the week. Watch for construction equipment and work crews in the median.
I-5: Coast Fork Willamette – Martin Creek
(I-5 milepost 169.5 to milepost 171.6 south of Cottage Grove)
This project replace five bridges on Interstate 5 in Lane County.
Northbound and southbound I-5 over Coast Fork Willamette River: Watch for roadside work crews and construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes.
Northbound and southbound I-5 over Latham Road: Watch for roadside work crews, and construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes.
Latham Road under I-5: Expect intermittent daytime single-lane closures throughout the week. Expect brief delays. Watch for roadside work crews and construction equipment.
Northbound and southbound I-5 over Martin Creek (milepost 169.6): Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes.
I-5: Camas Swale – Saginaw Road
(I-5 milepost 174.7 to milepost 185.5 in Lane County)
This project replaces three bridges on Interstate 5 between Cottage Grove and Creswell.
I-5 at Saginaw Road overpass (exit 176): Expect intermittent daytime single-lane closures throughout the week. Expect brief delays. Watch for roadside work crews and equipment in the work zone, and construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes.
Northbound and Southbound I-5 over Brown Creek (milepost 177): Traffic has shifted to a new alignment. Expect nighttime single-lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and intermittent single-lane closures between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. throughout the week. Watch for roadside work crews, and construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes. The southbound Gettings Creek Rest Area has reopened.
Southbound I-5 over Camas Swale (milepost 185): Expect single-lane closures overnight and between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. throughout the week. Watch for roadside work crews, and construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes around the clock.
FLORENCE AREA
OR126: N. Fork Siuslaw River Bridge
Florence-Eugene Highway; MP 0.8-MP 1.51
This project replaces a bridge located on Highway 126 over the North Fork of the Siuslaw River. The existing bridge does not meet current deign standards for shoulder width, vehicle crash protection barrier, or earthquake sustainability standards. Deterioration of the existing structure has been accelerating and maintenance costs are increasing. The existing structure will be replaced with a new two-lane bridge in a new alignment just south of the existing structure. The new bridge will meet all current standards for shoulder width, vehicle crash protection barrier, and earthquake sustainability. Sight distance will be improved at North Fork Road.
Traffic has been switched to the new structure. The left turn lane from eastbound OR126 to North Fork Road has been temporarily closed during this stage of construction and will remain closed for several months. Demolition of the temporary work bridge and existing bridge will begin soon. There will be occasional one-lane closures. Watch for flaggers directing traffic and for trucks entering and exiting the highway. Boaters should pay attention to the signs on the existing bridge and work bridge directing you to the boating channel. (Steve Templin, Assistant Project Manager, Dave Butler, Senior Inspector)
US101: Siuslaw River Bridge
Pacific Coast Highway: MP 191
This project includes major structural, mechanical and electrical upgrades to the existing draw bridge over the Siuslaw River in Florence. The existing bridge completed in 1936 is currently operating with original equipment. The bridge will be upgraded to accommodate larger truck loads, structural steel will be repainted, and all electrical and mechanical systems will be upgraded to current technology. In addition, several aesthetic improvements will be made including cleaning the concrete and replacing all doors and windows.
The contractor has finished painting the bascule spans and containment has been removed. They are currently working on concrete repair and strengthening work on the north tied arch.
Work continues on new conduit and wiring in the pier houses. Work will continue through the summer and fall, with completion next year. The contractor has begun daytime lane closures which will continue until spring. Watch for flaggers directing traffic and for trucks entering and exiting the highway. Boaters should pay attention to the signs on the existing bridge and work bridge directing you to the boating channel. At least one lift span of the bridge will remain in operation for the duration of the project. (Steve Templin, Assistant Project Manager, 541-744-8080; Nate Neal, Inspector, 541-953-8211)
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