Starting in April, you'll see us working in Springfield and on OR 126 to:

• Upgrade and install new traffic signals.
• Make intersection improvements at 54th Street.

In a few months we'll start construction to:

• Replace the driving surfaces on a few OR 126 bridges.
• Repair and repave a portion of the highway.

To help make this intersection safer, we are:

• Adding dedicated turn lanes, signals and lighting.
• Installing ADA compliant sidewalk, curbs and pedestrian crossings. 

You can expect:

• Construction noise and delays.
• Work happening during the day and at night.
• Shoulder and lane closures as needed between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. Sunday night through Friday morning.

We're replacing and upgrading signals on OR 126 and some of the local streets this year.

Our goal with this project is to help reduce fatal and serous intersection crashes. To do this, we are:

• Replacing traffic signals where needed.
• Installing reflective back plates behind the signals. This make it easier for drivers to see the signal when it's dark.
• Installing countdown signs for pedestrians so that they know how much time they have to cross safely.
• Adding flashing yellow left turn arrow lights.

These safety enhancements will make it easier for drivers to see and understand the traffic signals and for pedestrians to know when it is safe to cross the street. 

You can expect:

• Shoulder and lane closures as needed between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. Sunday night through Friday morning.
• Construction noise.
• Delays.
• Crews working at night.

We're resurfacing the Fish Hole Bridge and Blue River Bridge to give drivers a smoother ride and and reduce maintenance costs.​

We are:

• Removing the existing concrete.
• Replacing the concrete. 
• Providing a smoother surface for drivers.
• Upgrading guardrail.

When construction starts, you can expect:

• 24/7 single lane closure for duration of construction.
• A hard barrier to help define the lane.
• Two work zones with automated flaggers directing traffic.
• Construction noise and delays.

​​​​​​​​​​We're repaving a section of OR 126 that is in poor condition.​ To do this, we are: 

• Removing the existing pavement.
• Paving and applying permanent striping.
• Adjusting or replacing guardrail.
• Resurfacing the bridges.

​By repaving, we're creating a smoother ride and preserving the road and bridges so more costly repairs are not needed in the future.

When construction starts, you can expect:

• Construction noise and delays.
• Lane closures with flaggers helping direct traffic.
• A 48-hour full road closure and six 12-hour nighttime full road closures. We won't know the exact dates of the closures until we have a contractor on board.

For the most up to date information on closure dates and impacts, check back on the project webpage. 

Pay attention in work zones, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work! Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers. 

Remember that fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.

For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.

Visit the Region 2 construction webpage for more information about projects in construction.