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OR 126 CROOKED RIVER BRIDGE (PRINEVILLE)
& US 26 SIGNAL AT HARWOOD
Project Location:
The Crooked River Bridge & Harwood signal Project is located on OR 126 and US26, at mileposts 17.97 (Crooked River) and 18.35 (Harwood Street) in the city of Prineville, Crook County.
Purpose and Background of the project:
This Project is composed of two projects: 1) OR 126: Crooked River Bridge located at the western edge of Prineville; and 2) US 26 at Harwood Street Intersection in Prineville. The existing Crooked River Bridge was posted for legal loads in 2001. Emergency retrofit brought the bridge up to annual permits, but remained insufficient for weight table 5. The bridge became a top candidate for replacement based on local freight need and usage. In addition, the connection to O’Neil Highway at the northwest end of the bridge has a substandard cross slope and requires corrections to ensure safe truck turning movements and vehicles traveling eastbound on OR 126 turning northbound to O’Neil Highway.
The proposed improvements will include replacement of the existing two lane bridge with a four lane bridge, correction of the cross slope at O’Neil Highway, installation of sidewalks on the bridge to facilitate access to State Park trail head, installation of retaining walls to avoid environmental impacts, and potential installation of ornamental lighting and rails on the bridge. The US 26 at Harwood Street intersection has safety (SIP Category 4 and 14 accidents), and capacity (LOS D) problems. The City of Prineville’s 1998 TSP lists signalization of the intersection as a short term (1-5 year) need to improve capacity and safety. The proposed improvements include installation of traffic signal, ADA ramps; cross walk striping, and relocation of overhead utility lines.
Planning and Development:
This project is identified on the City of Prineville’s Transportation System Plan.
Opportunities for Involvement
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A general public meeting was held February 8, 2005 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Prineville City Hall to gather input on the bridge features and to inform the public about the new traffic signal.
Plans for future communication about the project:
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News releases will be issued to provide information about pubic meetings, project updates, and project schedule.
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The Region 4 ODOT website will provide monthly project updates. The website address will be provided in the newsletters and news releases.
Key project milestones:
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Let the project – September 2005.
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Begin construction – Winter 2005
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Complete construction – Summer 2006.
Estimated Total Cost: $5,300,000
ODOT Key Contacts
Gary Farnsworth Area Manager (541) 388-6071
Pat Cimmiyotti Construction Project Manager (541) 296-2800
Julianne Repman Public Affairs Officer (541) 388-6224
Stephanie Serpico Consultant Project Manager (541) 388-6309
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