The Thanksgiving weekend is the busiest travel weekend of the year. As thoughts turn to celebrating with family and friends, we will suspend construction on the Willamette River Bridge project from Nov. 25 through Nov. 28.
Although actual roadwork will pause for the holiday, the work zone is still considered "active." The on-ramp from Franklin Boulevard to southbound I-5 is still closed, park path detours are still in effect and equipment is still in the area.
There are many standard safety tips to follow, but my top-three favorites are:
- Obey the speed limit - remember that fines double in highway work zones.
- Wear your seat belts - Oregon is joining traffic enforcement nationwide to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths during the holiday period's special Click It or Ticket enforcement effort.
- Stay sober and alert - don't drink and drive or get into a vehicle with a driver who has been drinking.
On a related note, I've recently learned that, statewide, there's been a significant increase in pedestrian vs. auto accidents compared to the same time last year. Many pedestrians and bicyclists share the paths in Alton Baker Park. Some of the paths near the work site are now affected by construction detours as well as the dark and wet conditions of winter. Please use extra caution on the paths and on the roadways.
Our entire ODOT and Hamilton Construction team urges you to drive carefully and plan for extra time to reach your destination during the weekend.
Have a safe and fun holiday!
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