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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Agency and Community Coordination <br />September 2009 <br /> <br />The Willamette River Bridge project in Eugene and Springfield signifies a movement forward, an <br />opportunity to engage and build bridges with the community. <br /> <br />The WRB project is doing more than just building a new bridge; the project will leave the <br />surrounding area in better condition than before construction. The project is impacting three <br />parks, the historic millrace, commuters who utilize the bike paths and countless park users. <br /> <br />A 10-member Community Advisory Group has been instrumental in developing the project goals <br />and objectives. The group provided input and recommendations on the preferred bridge type <br />and will continue to help shape the project through final design and construction. A member of <br />the CAG is also a voting member on the Project Development Team. The PDT is the main <br />decision-making body for the project, and includes representatives of ODOT, FHWA, the cities <br />of Eugene and Springfield, Lane County and the CAG. <br /> <br />ODOT is extremely thankful to the hundreds of hours of volunteer time that has already been <br />devoted by the residents and design professionals of Eugene and Springfield on this important <br />project. <br /> <br />Coordination with the cities of Eugene and Springfield <br /> <br />Park impacts and improvements <br />To complete the project, construction crews will occupy part of the Whilamut Natural Area of <br />Alton Baker Park west of I-5 for about three years. Contractors will use approximately two acres <br />of the park as a staging area and about one mile of an existing paved path (North Walnut Road) <br />to access the staging area and project site. Crews will also use 770 feet of a paved path parallel <br />to I-5 for access. This path and a parallel running path will be closed to park users during <br />construction, but temporary detours for both paths will be provided west of the staging area. <br /> <br />ODOT has installed kiosks throughout the park to inform path users of detour routes. These will <br />be continuously updated as detours change throughout construction. <br /> <br />1 <br /> <br />