Item B: I-5 Willamette River Bridge - ODOT Update

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Introduction September 3, 2009 Construction of the Interstate 5 Bridge over the Willamette River began in July. Tasks for the first six months include building a work bridge in the water, demolishing the decommissioned bridge and widening the southbound on-ramp from Franklin Boulevard. Detour paths in the Whilamut Natural Area are ensuring bicyclists and pedestrians safe mobility around the bridge construction areas on the north and south banks of the river. ODOT has also installed kiosks along paths to inform users of the detours. The kiosks will be updated and modified on a regular basis as detours change throughout construction of the four-year project. Motorists will see minimal impacts on I-5 and occasional closures to Franklin Boulevard and the southbound on-ramp from Franklin Boulevard. This packet includes a general overview of the project and a summary of agency and community coordination.