Happy Thanksgiving!

From ODOT-

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and as we prepare to spend this special time with family and friends, I’m also reminded about things I’m thankful for on the Interstate 5 Willamette River Bridge project.



I am thankful that we have such good partners on the CM/GC design and construction team. Led by OBEC Consulting Engineers and Hamilton Construction, they are building a high-quality project and are great partners to work with.



I’m thankful for our community members and their kind words of support for the progress we are making with limited disruptions.



I’m thankful for the many citizen volunteers who have devoted hundreds of hours of their time and passion to help make the new bridges a better fit for the community.



I’m thankful to the business leaders in Springfield and Eugene who work with our teams to minimize traffic disruptions.



And finally, I’m thankful that our crews will get to start their weekend early on Wednesday afternoon.



Construction work on the Willamette River Bridge project will stop temporarily for the Thanksgiving weekend by early Wednesday afternoon. Please remember that all work zone speed limits and signs remain in effect because the work site is still active.



Please drive safely, allow extra time for travel over the Thanksgiving weekend and have a happy holiday celebration!