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OR 99 Seismic Bridge Retrofit

Construction Phase

Region 3: Southwestern Oregon (Gold Hill, Grants Pass, Rogue River, Jackson, Josephine)


​​​​​​​Southern Oregon Seismic Bridge Retrofit Project at Birdseye Creek, Foots Creek and Millers Gulch Creek


Impacts

Traffic Impact

​This project will impact traffic patterns on OR 99 and I-5.

The contractor has provided a pedestrian transport vehicle (PTV) that can accommodate at least 2 ADA passengers and a maximum of 10 able-bodied pedestrians during the closure as well as transport up to 3 bicycles with a secured rack. 

Construction Impacts

​Construction continues on the bridges. Beginning on May 14, 2024 for approxmiately 3 to  5 days Birdseye Creek bridge will have a FULL CLOSURE while the contractor conducts pile driving and foundation work. Please use an alternate route during the closure. 

There will be flaggers and delays up to 20 minutes at Birdseye Creek from May 2024 - June 2024. 

The longer FULL CLOSURE at Birdseye Creek Bridge is scheduled for the middle of June 2024 for approximately 30 days. 

​​Travelers should watch for construction signs and detours and use an alternate route during closures. 

Schedule

​Estimated Construction Dates:  Nov 2023 - Oct 2024

Details

About

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Location

Multiple |

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Cost and Funding

​Estimated Construction Costs:  $11 Million

Contractor

​Project Contractor:  Carter & Company Inc. 

Consultant:  DOWL

Benefits

​Project Information:  

  • The project will replace bridge structures at the 3 locations for earthquake resilience.
  • The estimated construction dates are Nov 2023 – Oct 2024.
  • The estimated cost is $11 million.
  • The construction will close the bridges to all vehicle traffic for a portion of the project.

Additional Information

​Questions?
Mary Dillinger
ODOT Rogue Valley Public Information Officer
Mary.Dillinger@odot.oregon.gov
541-621-3074

Contacts & Media

Project Contacts

Public Information Officer
Mary Elizabeth Dillinger
Email
Mary.Dillinger@ODOT.Oregon.gov
Phone
541-621-3074

Consultant Project Manger
Roger Thom
Email
Roger.Thom@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
541-499-9862

Last Updated

5/8/2024 8:39 AM

Project Number

22290