Be Aware! ODOT Construction Update for Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties

Salem-News.com Mid-Valley Traffic Report

Salem-News.com

(Salem) - The Oregon Department of Transportation wants you to Be Aware! of mid-valley road construction projects that MAY delay your commute. PLEASE make a note of these projects, and if your commute takes you through one of these work-zones allow extra travel time and PLEASE SLOW DOWN! for the safety of those working on these projects.

I-5: N. Santiam � Kuebler Boulevard (Salem)

(I-5 exit 253 to exit 249 � South Salem)

Drivers should watch for roadside construction work on Interstate 5 around the clock, nighttime lane closures on I-5, and detours for local streets and roads.

Expect lane and shoulder closures on I-5.

· Marietta Street under I-5 is closed for bridge construction, with no through traffic between Kuebler Boulevard and Fairview Industrial Drive.

· Expect occasional daytime road closures on Turner Road with traffic controlled by flaggers. Use alternate local routes.

· Turner Road will be closed the nights of Tuesday, March 7th and Wednesday, March 8th, from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Drivers will be directed to local detours.

OR 22: North Santiam Highway Bridge Replacement Project

(North Santiam Highway 22 — mileposts 60.00�76.00 � Approx. 10 miles east of Detroit)

The contractor replaced the existing Whitewater Creek, Marion Creek, Pamelia Creek and North Santiam River bridges and established traffic on these new structures. The bridges are within a 17-mile stretch of Highway 22 (MP 60 - MP 76).

Work on this project has been completed, with the exception of some minor repair work that will not happen until the weather conditions are more conducive.

US 20: Lake Creek Bridge Replacement Project

(Santiam Highway, Hwy. US 20 — milepost 87)

This project is replacing Lake Creek Bridge near the entrance to Suttle Lake. Special permits are required for over width vehicles. All annually permitted over- width loads are directed to use Highway 58.

Work is temporarily shutdown on this project due to prolonged snow accumulation. Work is expected to resume as forecasts and conditions improve.

OR22 @ OR99W & OR223 Interchange (Rickreall)

Sections Willamina � Salem (mile post 15.03 to 16.62), Pacific Highway West (mile post 57.03 to 57.87) & Dallas � Rickeall Highway (mile post 3.50 to 4.18)

This Interchange project is funded by the Oregon Transportation Investment Act (OTIA).

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the construction of two bridges that will eliminate the current "at grade" crossings at the intersections of OR22 & 99W and OR22 & OR223. In addition, a new traffic signal will be added to the intersection of Rickreall Road and Highway 99W. These major portions of the work will improve traffic flow, as well as overall public safety.

The most significant change or impact to the public is the immediate and permanent loss of on-street parking on the east side of OR99W between Church Street and Pageant Street. At the intersection of OR99W & Rickreall Road, the radii of the intersection will be widened to accommodate new left-turn lanes on OR99W for both northbound and southbound traffic.

In addition, the existing flashing beacon will be removed and replaced with a new signalized system that will control the traffic movements. This traffic control change will improve the safety of the intersection and the overall flow of the traffic.

The improvement and modernization of this intersection is necessary to provide OR223 (Dallas - Rickreall Hwy.) traffic with a means to access OR99W.

When the project is completed, motorists traveling eastbound out of Dallas on OR223 that want to travel either northbound or southbound on OR99W, will need to use Rickreall Road.

Motorist should expect daytime delays on OR223 (Dallas � Rickreall Hwy.) and OR99W from the intersection of Rickreall Road to OR22.

OR 18: Oldsville Road � Ash Road Highway 18, Salmon River Highway, beginning at Oldsville Road west of McMinnville, and ending at Ash Road, west of Dayton.

Work on this project has been completed, with the exception of some minor repair work that will not happen until the weather conditions are more conducive for the type of work.