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Work Session: I-5 Willamette River Bridge – Oregon Department of Transportation
Project Update
Meeting Date: May 19, 2010 Agenda Item Number: A
Department: Public Works Staff Contact: Chris Henry
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-8472
ISSUE STATEMENT
The Eugene City Council will receive an update from the Oregon Department of Transportation
(ODOT) about the replacement I-5/Willamette River Bridge. ODOT staff will present details of artistic
design enhancements under development, and overall improvements surrounding the bridge site. The
council will also receive an update on the project schedule and construction activities. The council will
have an opportunity to ask questions of ODOT staff.
BACKGROUND
The Oregon Department of Transportation has initiated construction to replace existing deteriorated
structures and the detour bridge on Interstate 5 at the Willamette River crossing. Throughout the project,
the council has received periodic updates from the ODOT project manager and staff. Additional project
information is available through the ODOT project website at http://www.WillametteBridge.org.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
Eugene-Springfield Transportation System Plan (TransPlan, 2002) - Transportation System
Improvements Goods Movement Policy #1:
Support reasonable and reliable travel times for
freight/goods movement in the Eugene-Springfield region.
Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan Goals and Policies - Economic Element,
Policy B.18:
Encourage the development of transportation facilities which would improve access to
industrial and commercial areas and improve freight movement capabilities by implementing the
policies and projects in the Eugene-Springfield Transportation System Plan (TransPlan) and the Eugene
Airport Master Plan.
There are no remaining City policy actions necessary for the bridge construction.
COUNCIL OPTIONS
Receive information and provide feedback to ODOT staff.
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CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
None; information only.
SUGGESTED MOTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
None. Presentation materials will be available at the work session.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Chris Henry, Transportation Planning Engineer
Telephone: (541) 682-8472
Staff E-Mail: chris.c.henry@ci.eugene.or.us
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