| US 26: Bridge Creek Bridge Project |
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| Project Location |
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The Project is located on US 26, less than one mile west of the town of Mitchell in
Wheeler County, Oregon.
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| Purpose of the Project |
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Bridge Creek Bridge west of Mitchell, Oregon.
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The bridge is aging and worn to the point that it needs to be replaced with a new structure built to modern standards.
The cost to replace the bridge is $2.75 million, and is being funded by by the Oregon Transportation Investment Act (OTIA).
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| Schedule |
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| Start of Work: |
April 2008 |
| Detour in Place: |
April 2008 - October 2008 |
| Construction Complete: |
November 2008 |
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| Traffic Changes During Construction |
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- The bridge will be replaced with traffic using a detour route on a county road that bypasses the work zone. Measurable delays are not anticipated.
- Traffic will be detoured for approximately 6 months, spanning the in-water work period.
- There are no load limits for the detour route.
- Access to two businesses, Route 26 Espresso and Cannon’s Tire Center, will remain open during construction.
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| ODOT Contacts |
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Office Phone |
| Pat Cimmiyotti |
Construction Contact |
(541) 296-2800 |
| Rex Holloway |
Community Liaison Rep. |
(541) 388-6178 |
| Gary Farnsworth |
Area Manager |
(541) 388-6071 |
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