Area/District 4 Weekly Construction Update July 17-24

July 14, 2017

7_144_R2_A4                     

 

For more information: Steve Schultz, Project Manager (541) 757-4211

 

ODOT PIO Angela Beers Seydel (541) 726-2442

Email: angela.beers-seydel@odot.state.or.us

 

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Linn, Benton, Lincoln and Polk Counties

State Highway Construction

July 17 - 21, 2017

 

Lincoln County

U.S. 20 PME: UPRR – Eddyville (Phase 4) (U.S. 20 MP 15.78 – MP 31.48)

Project Summary:

• Construction of landslide mitigation and geotechnical features

• Over 350,000 cubic yards of earthwork

• Construction of roadbed, aggregate base and asphalt concrete pavement

• Installation of drainage, guard rail, striping, and signing

• Installation of a wildlife crossing culvert under the new roadbed

• Erosion control

• Landscaping

• Re-routing public traffic onto the new alignment

 

Remarks: Traffic will remain on the current temporary alignment on the west end of the project until late this summer. Excavation and blasting work continues on the west end of the project. Most of the current work will be off of the roadway and should not affect traffic, however occasional flagging and minor delays may be necessary.

Steven Schultz (541) 757-4158

 

U.S. 101@NE East Devils Lake RD (U.S.101 MP111.0 – MP111.6)

Project Summary:

• Add a left turn lane on U.S. 101 at NE East Devils Lake Rd
• Create wider shoulders and improve sight distance in an effort the reduce crashes

Remarks: All work is now complete except for minor repairs. Minor repair work will be taking place over the next several weeks. Expect minor delays of up to 20 minutes.

Steven Schultz (541) 757-4158

 

Lincoln/Benton County

U.S. 20: Clem Rd – Philomath Paving (U.S. 20 MP 33.35 – MP 49.86)

Project Summary:

• Perform Subgrade Stabilization and Pavement Repairs

• Grind and pave full width

• Install guardrail, pavement markings and signing

• Construct new bridge rail and bridge waterproofing membranes

 

Remarks: Work is taking place Sunday through Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.. Over the next several weeks the contractor will be working on pavement repairs, guardrail replacement, and bridge waterproofing membranes. Flagging and pilot cars will be necessary, expect minor delays.

Steven Schultz (541)757-4158

 

 

Lincoln County

OR 229: Depot Creek Bridge Repair (MP 30.6)

Project Summary:

• Replacing a bridge cap on July 23.

Remarks: Traffic control will be in place intermittently in the coming weeks as work is done to prepare for the bridge repair. On July 23, one lane will be closed with traffic controlled by flaggers between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m.

 

Benton County

OR99W: Lake Slough Bridge Replacement (OR 99W MP 103.50 – MP 103.76)

Project Summary:

• Replace the existing bridge that dates back to 1919. The new bridge will be wider and longer than the current one
• Install new guardrail, drainage features, and landscaping

Remarks: A temporary traffic signal has been turned on and will run continuously for the next several months. Staged demolition and reconstruction of the bridge has begun on the east side of the bridge. Drivers can expect minor delays. The project is scheduled to be complete in November 2017.

Steven Schultz (541)757-4158

 

Linn County

US20 Albany – Highway Improvements Associated with New Fire House   (Downtown Albany  MP 10.82 – MP 10.91)

• Reconstruct curbs
• Reconstruct sidewalk & sidewalk ramps
• Remove Fire Signals
• New marked crosswalks

Remarks: Work to start with waterlines installations, which will have short term lane closures. When work on the east side is underway, two lanes of traffic are proposed to be maintained by shifting traffic through the work zone. 

Duane James Liner (541) 757-4140

 

Linn/Benton County

Region 2 Bridge Joint Replacement (Various Highways)

Project Summary:

• Replace failing bridge joints at nine bridges on various highways including I-5, U.S. 20, and OR 34

Remarks: The contractor will work at various locations as weather permits. Drivers can expect single lane closures and minor delays. The project is scheduled to be complete in July 2017.

Steven Schultz (541)757-4158

 

 

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