EUGENE, Ore. — Drier weather means getting more work done, which is why the city started tackling its summer to-do list Monday. Contractors began work on the first phase of Coburg Road, the first project on a long list of warm-weather work the city hopes to get done before the end of summer. It’s not … Continue reading »
Willamette Bridge Project Progresses
EUGENE, Ore. — Four years ago crews started working on the Willamette River Bridge project. On Wednesday they finally started pouring concrete on the bridge. Piece by piece, construction workers paved the way for two new I-5 bridges over the Willamette River. While they had to build one bridge at a time, the project manager … Continue reading »
Olive St. Closes Between 12th and 13th
EUGENE, Ore. — Olive Street was closed between 12th and 13th avenues Monday and could remain closed for the next six months. Eugene Public Works says about 5,600 vehicles travel on Olive Street between 12th and 13th avenues daily. But that stretch closed Monday and those drivers will have to take an alternate route. “I … Continue reading »
Construction on I-5/Beltline Begins
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — ODOT started its construction on parts of Interstate 5 and Beltline Monday. The construction project aims to improve the off-ramps connecting the busy stretches of road. The Beltline bridge that goes over the freeway will also be rebuilt to accommodate taller vehicles. While crews work, drivers will be expected to pay attention to the … Continue reading »
New Construction Closes Olive Street
EUGENE, Ore. — A major construction project will shut down part of Olive Street for the next six months. Crews closed Olive Street between 12th and 13th avenues Monday. The closure will make way for a large housing project by Capstone Collegiate Communities. Engineers say the goal of the shutdown is to keep everyone safe … Continue reading »
City Seeks Comment on Willamette Street
EUGENE, Ore. — The city of Eugene is holding an open house Tuesday to discuss changes to Willamette Street. The city is planning on repaving Willamette between 19th and 24th avenues starting in June. A big part of the project is adding bike lanes to the street. That area of Willamette Street currently has none, … Continue reading »
