If you have been under the Canoe Canal Bridge lately, you may have noticed part of the old south embankment has been removed. This has improved visibility on what was a dangerous curve in the Canoe Canal Path, making the east-west commute safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Our decision to do this came out of discussions with path users about acceptable detours, how to keep an east-west route open at all times, and other changes to increase safety during construction in the Whilamut Natural Area.
We removed the embankment material with minimal impacts to path users and before the winter rains began, which would have delayed the safety improvement until next year.
This is just one example of the unique opportunities we have to work collaboratively with local stakeholders. I'm reminded of the success of these efforts as I look at some of the many improvements already completed around the bridge project. Ongoing coordination and communication between the project construction team, the local communities and park users will continue through completion of the new Willamette River Bridge in spring 2014.
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