Lane restrictions to affect travel on Franklin Blvd in Eugene

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 08/10/2012 10:05 AM PDT

 

August 10, 2012                                                   For more information: Rick Little (541) 726-2442

08-210-R2                                                             email at: mailto:richard.little@odot.state.or.us

                                                                          

 

Bridge work scheduled on Franklin Blvd. in Eugene

 

SPRINGFIELD— A bridge resurfacing project will create lane restrictions and short delays for motorists traveling Franklin Blvd. where it crosses over the I-5 NB off-ramp and the UPRR tracks between Eugene and Glenwood.

 

The work will reduce traffic to a single lane in both the eastbound and westbound direction. The work will be done according to the following schedule:

  • Sunday, August 12-2 p.m. until 6 a.m.
  • Monday, August 13-2 p.m. until 6 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 14-7 p.m. until 6 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 15-7p.m until 6 a.m.

During those times, motorists should expect congestion and short delays.

 

Additionally, ODOT crews will be preparing the bridge surface for the work by shot blasting. Shot blasting is the process of blasting concrete with small steel shot. It removes soft concrete and prepares the surface for bonding. The process will create noise that might be heard by residents who live near the bridge.

 

The Franklin Blvd. bridge is one of more than a dozen bridges scheduled for sealing and resurfacing this summer. ODOT bridge crews will perform the work funded by the ODOT Region 2 maintenance budget.  

 

 

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To get an update on current road conditions, visit: www.tripcheck.com

 

 

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