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| 9/29/2004 |
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| Ochoco Canal Bridge Replacement to Begin |
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| For more information contact Julianne Repman @ 541 388-6224 |
Wildish Standard Paving Company anticipates breaking ground on the Ochoco Canal Bridges, south of Madras, during the week of October 11. These two bridges are located 12 and 16 miles south of Madras on U.S. 97 at mileposts 105.4 and 108.9. Crews anticipate working Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with intermittent night and weekend work possible. Motorists can expect delays of less than 5 minutes when traveling through this work zone.
Ochoco Canal Bridges Replacement
This project is expected to increase traffic flow and safety on U.S. 97 and throughout Oregon. Work will occur in phases. During the first phase, crews will construct temporary detour lanes to the west of the existing bridges. Traffic is expected to be re-routed to the new, temporary detour lanes in November. During this traffic shift, crews will begin replacement of the two existing Ochoco Canal Bridges. Wildish anticipates opening the new bridges to motorists in February 2005.
The $1.04 Million Ochoco Canal Bridge Replacement project is funded by the Oregon Transportation Investment Act (OTIA) http://www.odot.state.or.us/otia/otia3index.htm. The Oregon Legislature created OTIA to repair and replace Oregon’s cracked and aging bridges. OTIA projects will enhance the safety, convenience and movement of traffic throughout the state of Oregon.
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