Salem-News.com Salem-Area Road Construction Report (AUDIO)

Salem-News.com

(SALEM) - ODOT will be conducting repair work on southbound and northbound sections of Interstate 5 between mileposts 244 and 245 near the Jefferson interchange on Thursday night.

The work, to repair damage from recent accidents, will be completed between the hours of 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM, beginning with the southbound left lane, and concluding on the northbound right shoulder of the highway.

Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling through these work zones.

Center Street NE is closed to all thru traffic between 17th Street NE and 12th Street NE for the demolition and rebuilding of the bridge over Mill Creek. A detour route using 17th Street NE, State Street and 12th Street NE is in place.

Brush College Rd NW at the intersection with and west of Doaks Ferry Rd will have lane closures with flaggers for sewer line installation and street improvement project.

Fisher Road NE North of Silverton Road… Lane closures for water service repairs.

Brush College Rd NW Between Doaks Ferry Rd NW and Gibson Rd NW. Lane closure with flaggers for sewer line and street improvements. Expect delays in this area.

Fairview Industrial Dr SE at the Interstate 5 underpass street closed for the replacement of bridges for the ODOT I-5 widening project.

Due to low river level readings, the Buena Vista Ferry is closed for dredging and will reopen at the completion of the project.

Notifications will be made when the ferry is back in operation.

Be Aware! The speed limit on I-5 through Salem has been reduced to 50 MPH during the ODOT I-5 widening project.

21st St NE Between Center St NE and Breyman Ave NE Street closure for sewer service repair.

Kevin Hays reporting for Salem-News.com and Newsradio 1190 KEX.