A year ago today...

From ODOT-

A year ago today, we broke ground for this project. Thinking back to that day and looking at where the project is today, all I can say is "Wow!" The construction team has done amazing work.

With golden shovels flashing in the August sun, transportation advocates U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden and U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio helped ODOT Director Matt Garrett and a number of local officials break ground to begin construction on the Willamette River Bridge.

Today it was fitting for ODOT to host a tour with local state elected representatives. The representatives learned about stream enhancement, river protection and safety around the project and the process of building the bridge.

I encourage you to take a tour of the project. Tours are regularly scheduled on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Tours are limited to a maximum of 15 participants. Sign-up in advance is required by contacting John Lively at (541) 484-7052.

~ JyllOfficials being briefed on stream enhancements and Mill Race ruins aspart of the WRB project.

Director Garrett, Senator Chris Edwards and other officials looking south towards columns and construction around Franklin Boulevard.