I-5 Willamette River Bridge – Bundle 220
(I-5 milepost 192.8 in Eugene/Springfield)
Project summary: Replace the Interstate 5 Bridge over the Willamette River between Eugene and Springfield. Contractors have completed construction of the new southbound bridge. The southbound Patterson Slough Bridge is also complete. Construction has begun on the northbound Patterson Slough and Willamette River bridges. Drivers will see minimal impacts on I-5 and long-term closures to the Franklin Boulevard off-ramp from I-5.
Southbound I-5 and the Franklin Boulevard on-ramp (milepost 192.8): No work is scheduled for this area. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
Northbound I-5 at the Franklin Boulevard exit (milepost 192.8): No work is scheduled for this area. The northbound Franklin Boulevard off-ramp (exit 192) is closed until October 2013; follow detour signs via exit 191 and Glenwood Boulevard. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
Laurel Hill Valley Neighborhood: The northbound Franklin Boulevard off-ramp (exit 192) is open from Riverview Street to Franklin Boulevard. Watch for roadside work crews and equipment. Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
Franklin Boulevard under I-5: Expect single-lane closures in both directions until June 2013. The speed limit is reduced to 35 mph. Watch for roadside work crews and construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes from the roadway shoulder and at the intersection of Franklin Boulevard and Jenkins Drive. Monday, May 13 through Wednesday, May 15, watch for overnight lane closures and alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers. Please drive carefully and obey all construction signs and flagger instructions.
Interstate 5 (between mileposts 192.0 and 193.5): Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes at the shoulder. Watch for temporary traffic signs, roadside work crews and equipment. Watch for nighttime single-lane and shoulder closures. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
Alton Baker Park and Whilamut Natural Area users: North Walnut Road through the park is closed. Watch for signs directing park users to detour paths. North Bank Path is closed under Interstate 5, east of Knickerbocker Bridge. Watch for signs directing bike and pedestrian traffic to the temporary detours. Watch for workers and equipment. Flaggers will assist path users. Please obey detour signs and all flagger instructions.
I-5 Beltline Interchange – Unit 3
Project Summary:
This project will rebuild the interchange at Interstate 5 and Randy Pape’ Beltline Highway to meet modern design and safety standards. State funds from the Jobs and Transportation Act will build:
- A new I-5 southbound to westbound Beltline off-ramp.
- A new I-5 southbound to eastbound Beltline off-ramp.
- A new westbound Beltline to southbound I-5 on-ramp
- A new Beltline Bridge over I-5
- And base construction and structures for a new multi-use path to connect south of the interchange to north of the interchange. The path will open upon completion of Unit 4 scheduled to be constructed in 2016.
This is a two year project. Construction of Unit 3 is scheduled to be completed by November 2014.
Remarks:
There will be a lot of activity on the off-ramp between SB I5 and WB Beltline as well as the median of I-5. Look for trucks entering and exiting the roadway and advance signing. A speed limit reduction to 35 MPH is now in effect on Beltline. A speed limit reduction to 50 MPH is now in effect for I-5 through the construction zone. During on May 22 and 23, the EB Beltline to SB I5 ramp will be closed between 8pm and 5:30am. Use the posted detour route.
(Steve Templin, Assistant Project Manager, 541-744-8080)
OR 569: ITS Improvements on Randy Papé Beltline
OR 569: (Randy Papé Beltline): MP 7.66 - MP 11.66; Contract amount: $.8 Million.
Project Summary: This project adds ramp meters at various exits that access the Randy Papé Beltline in Eugene, OR. The eastbound on-ramp at the River Road exit will also be widened. Safety features such as striping, guardrails, and concrete barrier will also be installed or modified. Ramp meters will be installed at the following locations:
· Eastbound On Ramp at River Road
· Eastbound On Ramp at River Avenue
· Westbound On Ramp at Green Acres
· Westbound On Ramp at Coburg Road
Construction is scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2013.
Remarks: Earthwork and paving for ramp widening is nearly complete at the Green Acres and River Road ramps. There will be shoulder closures due to the construction. The Green Acres westbound ramp will be closed on Thursday, May 16 from 10:00pm to 6:00am Friday morning. The River Road eastbound ramp will be closed on Saturday (Friday night) between midnight and 6:00am. Watch for information posted on on-site message boards and in upcoming press releases for more detailed information on the closures. Watch for flaggers directing traffic and construction vehicles leaving and entering the roadway.
(Steven Schultz, Assistant Project Manager, 541-736-2844)
OR 126-Springfield Paving and Cable Median Barrier
OR 126 (Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Hwy), from just east of I-5 to Main Street, Springfield (MP 3.80 to MP 9.97)
Contract amount: $4.31 million.
Project Summary: This project will preserve the existing highway by grinding and replacing two inches of asphalt in most areas and reconstructing the eastbound portions of the 42nd Street interchange. The project will also improve safety by constructing cable median barrier between Mohawk Blvd. and East Main Street (MP 6.24-9.97).
Remarks: Construction will begin in mid-May and continue until late September. Much of the work will be completed at night to avoid peak travel times. During construction, motorists can expect single lane closures in both directions; ramp closures; and a weekend closure of the 42nd Street interchange.
· "Q" St / Pioneer Parkway interchange: Single-lane closures and ramp closures anticipated at night in late May and early June. Watch for temporary traffic signs, traffic control devices, work crews and equipment. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
Residents and businesses along the highway should anticipate noise consistent with road construction.
(Brad Larsen 541-762-2108)
LANE COUNTY
OR 58: Salt Creek Tunnel and Half Viaduct
OR 58 (Willamette Hwy) Milepost 56 Contract amount: $9.4 Million.
Project Summary: 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 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
Construction will take place over two construction seasons in 2012 and 2013.
Remarks: Construction continues on the project throughout the summer. During the daytime traffic is restricted to one lane with flaggers and a pilot car. Expect delays of up to 20 minutes. The tunnel is closed Monday through Thursday nights from 8:00pm to 6:00am throughout the summer. Check the project website www.58tunnel.com and www.Tripcheck.com for project information and closure information.
(Chuck Lemos, Project Manager, 541-744-8080)
I-5: Coburg Interchange
I-5 between mileposts 198.39 and 200.15, adjacent to the City of Coburg
Project Summary: This project will improve the I-5/Coburg interchange, and improve the efficiency and safety of travel on Pearl Street, Coburg Industrial Way, and Roberts Road in the City of Coburg. The project will, among other things:
- Close access to Roberts Road on the south side of Pearl Street with a cul de sac.
- Connect Roberts Road to the intersection of Coburg Industrial Way and Pearl Street by constructing a new road, Coburg Industrial Way South.
- Widen and lengthen the I-5 southbound on-ramp to accept 2 lanes turning east to south from Pearl Street.
Remarks: Roberts Road has been closed and all traffic is now using South Industrial Way. The project is on schedule to be completed by the end of June, 2013.
(Steve Templin, Assistant Project Manager-(541) 744-8080)
OR 58: Deception Creek Bridge Girder Strengthening
OR 58: MP 30.75 to MP30.77; Contract amount: $120,000
Project Summary: This project strengthens the Deception Creek Bridge by adding Carbon Fiber Reinforcement strips to the support structure. This will prevent the need for load restrictions on the bridge. Construction is scheduled to be completed in June of 2013.
Remarks: Construction has begun and is scheduled to continue into June. During construction, traffic will be restricted to one lane controlled by flaggers during the daytime hours. Construction will be performed during the weekdays, typically Monday through Thursday. There will be no restrictions during the nighttime hours or weekends. Watch for flaggers directing traffic and construction vehicles leaving and entering the roadway.
(Steven Schultz, Assistant Project Manager, 541-736-2844)
OR99 @ 4th St. & Main St. (Cottage Grove)
East Main St. and 9th Street (OR 99) MP 14.69-MP 14.86; Contract Amount: $1.697 Million
Project Summary: This project will realign the intersection of East Main and OR 99 to improve safety, construct streetscape enhancements, improve bike and pedestrian facilities and upgrade and improve traffic signals at 4th and at East Main and OR 99. In addition, a new water main will be constructed for the City of Cottage Grove.
Remarks: Construction is underway. Water line and sewer line work will continue at East Main and OR 99. The work will result in intermittent nighttime single lane closures Sunday through Thursday nights, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. There will be some daytime work this week, as well. Access to all local businesses will be maintained throughout construction. Blue business access signs will direct the public to the accesses. Pedestrians should watch for intermittent sidewalk and crosswalk closures. Nearby residents should anticipate nighttime noise consistent with road construction.
Rick Little, ODOT PIO, 541-726-2442
OR 200: South Fork Siuslaw R. Bridge (Bundle 509)
Territorial Hwy.: MP 39.9 - MP 40.6; Contract Amount: $ 2.4 Million
Project Summary: This project replaces the bridge across The South Fork Siuslaw R. with a new bridge. Reconstruction of the intersection of Gowdyville Rd. is included. Completion is specified as April 30, 2013.
Remarks: Traffic control at the project site is now in its permanent two-way, two-lane configuration. Construction is complete.
(Steven Schultz, Assistant Project Manager, 541-736-2844)