June 4, 2009
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For More Information: Chuck Lemos, Project Manager
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(541) 744-8080
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Weekly Construction Update
June 8 to June 12, 2009
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD AREA
I-5: MCKENZIE RIVER TO GOSHEN GRADE
This project will replace two sets of bridges at the I-5/Highway 58 interchange (in Goshen) and replace two bridges that carry I-5 traffic over the McKenzie River north of Eugene-Springfield. (Between milepost 188 to milepost 201)
- McKenzie View Drive: Watch for traffic occasionally controlled by flaggers. Watch for roadside crews and construction equipment.
- I-5 at McKenzie River: Watch for intermittent nighttime single-lane closures as crews complete work in the median. Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting travel lanes.
- I-5 at the Highway 58 Goshen interchange: The I-5 southbound off-ramp to eastbound Highway 58 has shifted one-third mile north of its previous location, to just past the 30th Avenue overpass. Watch for signs and message boards directing traffic to this new alignment. Watch for nighttime single-lane closures in each direction to accommodate paving.
- The westbound Highway 58 to southbound I-5 on-ramp is closed. Signs direct traffic to use Cloverdale Road or the I-5 ramp to Franklin Boulevard.
- Franklin Boulevard under I-5: Watch for roadside workers and construction equipment. Watch for traffic occasionally controlled by flaggers. Expect brief delays for bridge work.
OR569: BELTLINE HIGHWAY AT COBURG RD. INTERCHANGE
This project realigns the east-bound off-ramp onto Coburg Road, adding turn lanes and storage for stopped vehicles. An additional turn lane will also be added to the west-bound 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 East bound off ramp, along with new illumination replacing the existing. Completion date for this contract is December 31, 2009. Utilities are working to relocate their facilities in preparation for the roadwork. Construction will begin later this summer; the exact dates are not known at this time.
OR 58: GOSHEN TO OAKRIDGE
This project will replace or repair five bridges along Highway 58 between Goshen and Oakridge. The bridges are at mile post 1.96, just east of Goshen (repair); mile post 2.71 just east of the I-5 and Highway 58 interchange (replace); the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge at mile point 8 near Pleasant Hill (replace); the Lost Creek Bridge at mile post 9.5 west of Lowell (replace); and a bridge over a private logging road near Oakridge. Two-lane traffic will be maintained between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. seven days a week. For the week of June 8, the contractor’s activities include:
- UPRR Overcrossing at mile post 8.1: Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the highway 24 hours a day.
- Lost Creek Bridge at mile post 9.5: Watch for roadside construction equipment and crews.
- Private Logging Road at mile post 37.1: Watch for roadside construction crews.
OR126: Florence-Eugene Highway
(Approximate middle of the project is Mapleton)
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. There will be regular one-lane closures through October 2009. Work will be performed both day and night including 24-hour flagging at times. Watch for flaggers directing traffic and for trucks entering and exiting the highway. Expect regular 10- to 20-minute delays and allow for extra time when traveling to and from the coast. Travelers to and from the Reedsport area should consider taking Highway 38 with I-5 access at Curtin.
Northbound I-5 Franklin Blvd. Off-ramp
The ramp will be closed at Exit 188B as early as Monday, June 8, for as long as two weeks. Signs will direct northbound I-5 traffic one mile north to the 30th Ave./Lane Community College Exit 189. To travel toward Goshen, drivers will then re-enter southbound I-5 and exit at the Oregon 58/Franklin Blvd. exit.
Highway 222 near Creswell
A contractor will close one lane of traffic on the Springfield-Creswell Highway (Highway 222) near Creswell Monday, June 1, and Tuesday, June 2, to pave a one-mile section of the highway. Flaggers will direct traffic and motorists should expect delays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Use alternative routes or plan extra time when traveling through this area. The section of road is between I-5 and the Coast Fork of the Willamette River near milepost 14.
Highway 126 E Paving
A contractor will close one lane of traffic on a four-mile stretch of highway between mileposts 34 and 38 in the vicinity of Finn Rock beginning Monday, June 8, through Thursday, June 11.
COTTAGE GROVE AREA
I-5: Whiteaker Ave. to London Rd.
This project will replace three I-5 bridges and repair two other I-5 bridges near Cottage Grove. (I-5 milepost 174 through milepost 172) There will be alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers on Main Street above the overpass in Cottage Grove during daytime hours the week of June 8.
I-5: COAST FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER – MARTIN CREEK
This project will replace five bridges on Interstate 5 just south of Cottage Grove. (I-5 milepost 169.9 to milepost 171.6 south of Cottage Grove)
- Northbound and southbound I-5 over Coast Fork Willamette River: Expect intermittent single-lane closures Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12. Watch for roadside work crews, and construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes.
- Northbound and southbound I-5 over Latham Road: Expect intermittent single-lane closures Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12. Watch for roadside work crews, and construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes.
- Northbound and southbound I-5 over Martin Creek (MP 169.6): Expect intermittent single-lane closures on Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12. Watch for roadside work crews, and construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes.
I-5: CAMAS SWALE TO SAGINAW ROAD
This project will replace three bridges on Interstate 5 between Cottage Grove and Creswell. (I-5 milepost 174.7 to milepost 185.5 in Lane County) Please drive carefully through the work zone.
- Saginaw Road Bridge over I-5: Drivers using the Saginaw Road overpass should expect daytime alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers, and up to 20-minute delays Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12. Watch for roadside work crews and equipment in the work zone.
- Northbound and Southbound I-5 over Brown Creek (mile post 177): Watch for intermittent single-lane closures Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12, and roadside work crews, and construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes. Gettings Creek Rest Area on southbound I-5 is closed for maintenance and nearby construction work until Oct. 31. Services are available at Cabin Creek Rest Area 35 miles south.
- Southbound I-5 over Camas Swale (mile post 185): Expect nighttime single-lane closures Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12. Watch for roadside work crews, and construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes around the clock. Please watch for construction signs and drive carefully through the work zone.
FLORENCE AREA
OR126: N. FORK SIUSLAW RIVER BRIDGE
This project replaces a bridge located on Highway 126 over the North Fork of the Siuslaw River just east of Florence. The existing structure will be replaced with a new two-lane bridge in a new alignment just south of the existing structure. There will be occasional one-lane closures on this project. 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 them to the boating channel.
US101: Siuslaw River Bridge
This project includes major structural, mechanical and electrical upgrades to the existing draw bridge over the Siuslaw River in Florence. There will be occasional one-lane closures at night. 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 them to the boating channel. At least one lift span of the bridge will remain in operation for the duration of the project.
DOUGLAS COUNTY
I-5: Rice Hill Frontage Road - Comstock Cemetery Rd
This project will repair six bridges on I-5 between Rice Hill and Curtin in addition to replacing water-damaged concrete freeway panels on I-5 between mile posts 162 to and 169.
- Yoncalla Exit (150) and I-5 over railroad north of exit 150: Expect daytime single-lane closures. Watch for roadside work crews and construction vehicles exiting and entering the travel lanes.
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