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| North Fork Siuslaw Bridge now complete |
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| 05/18/2010 |
May 18, 2010 For more information: Rick Little (541) 726-2442
05-106-R2 email at: mailto:richard.little@odot.state.or.us
OR 126 North Fork Siuslaw Bridge is complete
SPRINGFIELD— A $14.5-million project to build a new bridge on OR 126, west of Mapleton, is now complete.
The new North Fork Siuslaw Bridge is wider than the old bridge, and meets all current standards for shoulder width, vehicle crash protection barrier and earthquake sustainability.
The new bridge replaces a narrower bridge built in 1960 that was deteriorating and did not meet current standards.
The bridge replacement project also enhanced safety by improving sight distance at North Fork Road. The new bridge was placed on an alignment just south of the previous bridge.
“This project has made OR 126 safer in that area,” said ODOT Project Manager Chuck Lemos. “The project was also brought in ahead of schedule and on budget,” he said.
Completed ahead of schedule
Traffic was diverted onto the new bridge in October, 2009, nearly a year ahead of schedule. Mowat Construction Company, the contractor, was able to take advantage of favorable weather conditions and environmental timetables to complete construction early.
The contractor then demolished the old bridge and disassembled the work bridge.
The project successfully protected estuarine and forested wetlands, clam beds and eel grass beds. It also successfully avoided a nearby archeological site and cemetery.
“We’re proud of this safe, modern bridge and what it means for the traveling public and the movement of commerce to and from the Oregon Coast,” said Lemos.
The public may see workers on or near the bridge in the immediate future as they continue to make last minute adjustments or changes to minor elements of the project.
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