Traffic Impact
June 10 - Westbound lane closures begin.
June 15 - The 6th Avenue on-ramp to eastbound I-105 opens.
June 24 - The 6th Avenue off-ramp from westbound I-105 closes for four weeks.
All lanes and ramps will be open during the Lane County Fair, July 24-28. Work on the shoulders of the road will continue.
We're Moving to the Westbound Lanes
Expect extensive lane and ramp work from June 10 through the end of August. Fewer open lanes and a ramp closure means more delays on I-105. There also the potential for increased traffic, especially during the evening commute hours, on other routes through Eugene such as Country Club Road, Coburg Road, and the Ferry Street Bridge area.
7th Avenue/Jefferson Street off-ramp will be open throughout construction, but will be reduced to one lane at times.
On the Eastbound Side
6th and 7th Avenue/Washington Street onramps will be open after June 15 until paving in September. The bumps from bridge joint replacement will be there until they are paved over. Slow down. This is a construction zone.
Pay attention and let your fellow travelers merge. Don't block intersections and watch for bikes and pedestrians on surface streets.
Traffic delays are minimal most of the time.
Bridge joints are being replaced on the Washington and Jefferson Street ramps. Traffic patterns will shift as the work moves.
Lane closures and detours are necessary and will cause backups at times during the project. Expect delays, 24-hour lane closures, and ramp closures as the project continues. Closure schedules will be announced well in advance.
Construction Impacts
Lane closures are occuring throughout the project on different parts of the bridge. Parts of this project will be noisy.
The multi-use paths underneath the Willamette River Bridge remain open on both sides of the river during construction. Protection measures will be in place to ensure the safety of people on the path from work being done on the bridge above.
Several two week closures of the Washington/Jefferson Street Park, including the restrooms, are planned. Otherwise, the park and restrooms will remain open during construction. The park cannot be closed between June 1 and September 1, or December 27 - January 3, unless there is an emergency need.
Schedule
June 10 - Westbound lane closures begin.
June 15 - The 6th Avenue on-ramp to eastbound I-105 opens.
June 24 - The 6th Avenue off-ramp from westbound I-105 closes for four weeks.
The project will be completed in early 2021.