September 19, 2013	For more information: Gene Wilborn, Project Manager
09-264-R2	(541) 757-4156

  

ODOT PIO, Rick Little

541-726-2442

Email at: richard.little@odot.state.or.us                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

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Linn, Benton, Lincoln, and Polk counties 

State Highway Construction

September 23-27, 2013

 

 

Lincoln County 

 

US 20 PME: UPRR - Eddyville (Phase 2) MP 16.29 – MP 21.88

Project Summary: The project will be installing horizontal drains, 78” structural plate pipe, rock drainage features and earthwork

Remarks:    The contractor is installing structural plate pipe, horizontal drains, performing excavation, and placing fill. Traffic delays are not anticipated.

 

US20 PME: Simpson Creek Bridge – Deer Creek Road Sec. MP 15.24 – 24.25

Project Summary: The project straightens the current US20 alignment by removing a very sharp curve to the east of Eddyville, Oregon. Signs, pavement markings, drainage features, and traffic warning devices will also be removed, adjusted, and installed throughout the project.

 

Remarks:  Traffic is now open on the new alignment. The project is nearly complete. Only minor detail work remains. Some of the remaining minor work will require limited durations of one lane traffic that is controlled by flaggers. Watch for flaggers and construction equipment entering and leaving the highway during the day and night time hours.

 

 

US 101: Alsea Bay Bridge Painting- Oregon Coast Highway, Waldport; Contract amount: $2.5 million

Project Summary: The project will remove rust and paint the outer and inner arches of the Alsea Bay Bridge in Waldport. The project will also paint the pedestrian rail and other portions of the bridge not painted during a previous project two years ago. In addition to painting, the project will construct a new steel walkway below the bridge deck. This walkway will allow access for routine bridge inspections.

 

Remarks:  From now until project completion, one lane of travel on the four lane bridge will be closed. Work is continuing on the east portion of the bridge. The lane closure is now in the northbound lane. Traffic delays are not expected.

 

 

US101: MP 90.33 – 105.64 – Oregon Coast Highway

Project Summary: US 101 will be repaved from the Hwy18 junction north to just past the Lincoln/Tillamook county line.

Remarks: Paving is complete. Striping is complete. Weather has delayed legend placement throughout the project. This work will be completed as weather permits. During construction, motorists should anticipate single lane restrictions with traffic controlled by flaggers. Delays of 5-15 minutes should be anticipated. 

 

 

 

US101: Beverly Beach – Alsea Bay Bridge – Oregon Coast Highway

Project Summary: US 101 will be repaved from Beverly Beach State Park to the north end of Newport and from just south of Newport to Waldport. There are three parts to the project:

MP 134.08-139.11 (Beverly Beach to the north end of Newport)

MP 146.9 – 153.2 (Approx. Lost Creek recreation area south through Seal Rock)

MP 154.7-155.25 (North end of the Alsea Bay Bridge extending north about a half mile) 

Remarks: Paving operations continue Sunday through Thursday nights between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. as weather permits. Paving is currently under way on the north side of Newport. Once the portion on the north side of Newport is completed, the operation will be moved south of Newport. During construction, motorists should anticipate single lane restrictions with traffic controlled by flaggers. Delays of 5-15 minutes should be anticipated.

 

 

 

Linn County

Region 2 Sign Replacement 2013 – Santiam Highway & Pacific Highway West

Project Summary: The purpose of the project is to replace outdated signs to reflect current standards. Work will occur in three locations, Santiam Highway (US20) in Albany, Pacific Highway West (OR99W) in Albany, and Pacific Highway (OR99) between Junction City and Eugene.

Remarks: Construction is underway. Construction activities will be taking place on OR99, just south of Junction City. There will also be construction activities on OR99E and US 20 in Albany. No traffic delays are expected.

 

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