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Heidi Hiaasen, Project Communications, 541-388-6178
Julianne Repman, Public Information, 541-388-6224
Tingley Lane Bridge to close for replacement
New structure scheduled to reopen in mid-February
The Tingley Lane Bridge over the Lost River diversion canal is scheduled to be closed to traffic beginning Wednesday, Oct. 19. During this four-month closure, the contractor for the Oregon Department of Transportation will replace the current aging, wood structure with a concrete bridge.
The bridge was closed in summer 2004 after damage was discovered in the bridge deck. It was opened later that year, but restricted to one lane, with a stop sign at each end. The new structure will be a two-span concrete slap bridge, 36 feet wide and 125 feet long. It will be able to handle modern-day loads and truck traffic.
Signs will be in place to alert travelers of the closure and suggest possible detour routes. The bridge is located at mile point 3.66 on Tingley Lane in Klamath Falls.
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